Crisis hotlines play a vital role in offering immediate support to individuals in distress, ensuring that no one feels alone in their darkest moments. Whether it’s emotional turmoil, mental health challenges, or any other form of crisis, these hotlines connect individuals to trained professionals ready to listen, understand, and guide them towards the necessary resources or interventions. Remember, there’s always a beacon of hope and someone willing to assist. However, if you or someone you know is facing a medical emergency, it’s essential to call 911 immediately. Help is always just a call away, and your wellbeing matters.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Text 988

988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential crisis resources for you and loved ones. Anxious? Depressed? Text 988 to chat with a trained crisis counselor for free.

Trans Lifeline – 1-877-565-8860

Trans Lifeline provides trans peer support for our community that’s been divested from police since day one. We’re run by and for trans people.

BlackLine – 1-800-604-5841

Call BlackLine® provides a space for peer support, counseling, reporting of mistreatment, witnessing and affirming the lived experiences for folxs who are most impacted by systematic oppression with an LGBTQ+ Black Femme Lens.

Crisis Text Line – Text CONNECT to 741741

Connecting with a real human could help you work through the sadness in the moment and strategize ways to get out of the dark place in the long term. Text CONNECT to 741741 to chat with a Crisis Counselor.