Suicide Prevention
Please see the important message below from The Wisconsin Department of Health Services:
After July 16, 2022, anyone in mental health distress can call or text 988 or use the chat function via www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org to connect with a counselor through what will be known as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Wisconsinites who use 988 will connect with Wisconsin Lifeline, an in-state call center where trained counselors answer calls, chats, and texts.
You may have questions about this new and easy way to access mental health supports.
Although 988 is not yet being publicly promoted, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services is encouraging all people involved in providing mental health resources to learn about 988 on the DHS website. This webpage will be updated frequently with information regarding implementation of 988 in Wisconsin.
For more information, please contact Caroline Crehan Neumann, the DHS crisis services coordinator.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255 (Available 24/7)
Crisis Text Line: Text TALK to 741-741 (Available 24/7)
For additional resources please visit the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention website:
Crisis Lines |Text Lines
JEFFERSON COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT
24 Hour Crisis Line
920-674-3105
If you are calling after 5:30 pm on weekdays, weekends, or holidays press 7 to be connected to the crisis worker.
SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a 24-hour, toll-free suicide prevention service available to anyone in suicidal crisis.
VETERANS CRISIS LINE
1-800-273-8255 Press 1
HOPELINE
Text “HOPELINE” to 741741 or go to www.centerforsuicideawareness.org for 24/7 free trained crisis counselors.
THE TREVOR LIFELINE
A national organization focused on crisis and suicide prevention efforts among LGBT youth.
1-866-488-7386
NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFFICERS HOTLINE
1-800-COPLINE (267-5463)
Staffed 24/7 by retired officers for crisis intervention and more for active officers and their families.
www.copline.org
FIRE/EMS HELPLINE
1-888-731-FIRE (3473)
A 24/7 line serving behavioral health needs of first responders and their families.
https://www.nvfc.org/fireems-helpline/
Wisconsin Farm Center: The state agency, which provides a range of assistance to farmers, has a hotline that is staffed weekdays from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. has a staff very familiar with farming. The Madison-based agency offers a wide range of free services including help sorting out farm finances. They offer vouchers that farmers and their families can use to get counseling at clinics across the state.
Farm Aid: The national group, which also provides assistance to families, has a toll-free line
— 1-800-FARM-AID — for farmers and families seeking similar assistance. It's staffed weekdays
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. eastern time. Its (800) FARM-AID crisis line provides services to farm families, and its Farmer Resource Network connects farmers to organizations across the country.
Education and Support NAMI Wisconsin (National Alliance for Mentally Ill)
Supports for family members/resources 4233 W Beltline Hwy Madison, WI 53711
Monday–Friday: 8 am – 4 pm Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed (608) 268-6000 (800) 236-2988 NAMI Southeast Wisconsin – serving Jefferson, Milwaukee, and Waukesha Counties Waukesha Location 217 Wisconsin Ave Suite 300 Waukesha, WI 53186
Phone: (262) 524 -8886
Peer Line is a non-crisis support line for individuals with mental health issues and is operated by people with lived experience who are trained peer specialists.
Phone: 262-409-2752
Hours of operation Monday 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Thursday 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Friday 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Saturday 2:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Sunday 2:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.