988 offers 24/7 access to trained crisis counselors that provide free and
confidential support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
 
 

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available.
Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org




988 Línea de prevencion del suicidio y crisis
Si tú o alguien que conoces necesita apoyo, llama al 988 (servicio en español) o envía un texto al 988 o chat vía 988lifeline.org (en inglés).

 
 
 

California Department of Public Health – Injury and Violence Prevention
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CCDPHP/DCDIC/SACB/Pages/Crisis-Hotlines--Resources.aspx

Trans Lifeline:
This free and confidential lifeline is available 24/7 by phone and offers direct emotional and financial support by and for members of the Trans+ community across the United States.
To access this lifeline, call: 877-565-8860

The Trans Lifeline also maintains a directory of hotlines and warmlines that provide a range of specialized services including: BIPOC specific crisis lines, LGBTQ+ & religious crisis lines, substance abuse (crisis) support, mental health crisis support, and more. Additional information, gender affirming resources, and more can be found on their website.

TrevorLifeline, TrevorText, and TrevorChat:
This free and confidential* suicide crisis hotline is available by text, call, or chat 24/7 and serves LGBTQ+ young people ages 13-24 across the United States. The TrevorLifeline supports LGBTQ+ young people in active crisis situations and provides suicide intervention and prevention resources.

To access this resource, call 1-866-488-7386.
For text-based support, text “START” to 678-678.
The Trevor Project’s chatline can be accessed here or via the Trevor Project website. Additional resources and information (including their confidentiality statement) can be found on their website.

LGBTQ+ National Hotline
This free and confidential resource is available by phone from 4 pm-12 am Eastern Monday-Friday and 12-5 pm Eastern on Saturdays. Trained volunteers are available to support members of the LGBTQ+ community and provide a safe and affirming space to talk during operational hours.
To access this resource, call: 888-843-4564.
More information, programs, and hotlines can be found on their website.

Other Resources:
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233

Veterans Crisis Line: 800-273-8255

National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPE (4673)