Resources
Mental Health Crisis Support
In times of a mental health emergency, people require an immediate crisis response to help reduce the severity of a situation. A mental health crisis is any situation in which an individual’s thoughts, feelings, and/or behaviors can lead them to hurt themselves, hurt others, and/or put them at risk of being unable to safely function in the community. Call 911, go to your local emergency room, or utilize available crisis hotlines for support.
Crisis Hotline Resources
A crisis hotline is used to get immediate emergency telephone counseling provided by clinically trained volunteers.
Check out the below information on national and international crisis hotlines.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
The Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential support 24/7 for individuals of all ages experiencing psychological distress.
NAMI Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741741
NAMI Helpline call 800-950-NAMI (6264)
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) created The Crisis Text Line is a free, confidential service in the United States available 24/7 connecting you with a trained crisis worker who will respond within minutes.
Call the NAMI Helpline at 800-950-NAMI (6264) if you or someone you know needs help getting connected with local services.
LGBTQ Suicide Hotline 866-488-7386
The Trevor Project confidentially connects you with trained counselors who understand the challenges of LGBTQ+ youth. Conversations can be held via chat on the website, via telephone or text “START” to 678-678
International Suicide Hotlines
Open Counseling International Suicide Hotlines provides a list of suicide hotlines and counseling support from all over the world.
Suicide.org provides a detailed list of suicide hotlines for each state in the USA and every country internationally.
Dr. Lauren's 200 Coping Skills & Healthy Distractions
Dr. Lauren has created an extensive list of helpful and healthy coping strategies that can be used by anyone. All listed tolls and activities do not work for everyone and in every situation. However, Dr. Lauren has provided 200 options for one to learn and practice different ways to work through difficult thoughts and emotions.
