Listed below are resources for those who may be struggling with mental health challenges or substance misuse.
§ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
§ Crisis Text Line – free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text 741741 from anywhere in the US to text a trained Crisis Counselor.
§ Trans Lifeline – call 1-877-565-8860 for a hotline staffed by transgender people for transgender people. Trans Lifeline volunteers are ready to respond to whatever support needs community members might have.
§ Disaster Distress Helpline – call 1-800-985-5990 for a 24/7 national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster.
§ The Trevor Project – a national 24-hour, toll-free confidential suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth. If you are a young person in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk, call 1-866-488-7386 to connect with a trained counselor.
§ The LGBT National Help Center – call 1-888-843-4564. Open to callers of all ages. Provides peer counseling, information, and local resources.
§ Common Sense Media- research and resources for parents regarding social media, tv, books, video games, etc.