Need Help Right Now? Crisis Lines for Mental Health Support
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
If you do not think you can keep yourself safe right now, please call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or ask someone you trust to take you to the nearest emergency department or crisis center.NYS/Crisis Prevention
The New York State Office of Mental Health has many resources for crisis prevention, including the Crisis Text Line (Text GOT5 to 741741), OASAS Hopeline for gambling and chemical dependency (call 1-877-HOPENY or text HOPENY), domestic violence hotline (1-800-942-6906, and NYC Well for anyone seeking help for mental health (Text “WELL” to 65173 or call 1-888-NYC-WELL).Trevor Project
The TREVOR Project provides 24/7 support for LGBTQ+ Youth. All conversation are confidential. Youth can share as much or as little as they want. You can call at 866-488-7386 or text “START” to 678678.
VideoPhone Crisis Line
DeafLEAD provides direct services for Deaf, hard of hearing, late-deafened, and DeafBlind individuals.
If you are in crisis and want to speak with an advocate, call 321-800-3323. You can also text “HAND” to 839863.Sexual Assault Lines
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is an anti-sexual violence organization which operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline. To talk to someone for support about sexual assault, call 800-656-4673 or visit the National Sexual Assault Hotline website to chat online.BlackLine
BlackLine is a volunteer-run hotline for Black people, by Black people. They provide support for negative experiences as well as assistance with reporting instances of discrimination. Although BlackLine focuses on Black individuals, they will answer calls from anyone. To speak with a BlackLine advocate, call 800-604-5841.Trans Lifeline
Trans Lifeline is a peer support and crisis hotline serving transgender people. All of the operators are trans-identified. To speak with a Trans Lifeline operator, call 877-565-8860.Learn More About Your Mental Health
- Which Apps Actually Work? (aka Which Apps are Evidence Based)?: MindApps is a multi-national project that tells you which apps have good research evidence. They include apps that are available for Android and iOS.
- Learn More About Depression and Suicide: Learn about common mental health challenges including depression and suicide through this free online course by Boston University.
- Learn More About Stress: Learn about stress through this free online course from Boston University.
- Learn More About Substance Use: Take this free online course on substance use in adolescence from Boston University.
- Guide to Technology and Mental Health: Psychologist and professor Dr. Jacqueline Nesi shares the latest research on technology and the people who use it, plus practical tips for living and parenting in the digital age.