Deaf & HoH Accessible Crisis Line
Video Phone with ASL
Available 24/7/365
Call VP (321) 800-3323
Crisis Resources and Deaf-Accessible Hotlines
The National Center for College Students with Disabilities (NCCSD) offers several resources and strategies to locate deaf-accessible crisis services, community resources and hotlines:
- Crisis Line for VideoPhone users who use American Sign Language (available 24/7): (321) 800-DEAF (321-800-3323)
- SAMHSA National Disaster Distress Hotline:
- TTY Hotline: 800-846-8517
- VideoPhone Hotline: 800-985-5990
- ASL NOW Button goes to link: https://vibrant.aslnow.io/app/8/10004
- ASL FAQ & VIDEOS Link: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline/asl-faq
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline:
- To chat online with a counselor (2pm-2am Monday-Friday Eastern Standard Time)
- TTY Hotline: 800-799-4889
- Crisis text chatline:
- free, available 24/7, sometimes has Deaf counselors available
- text START to 741-741
- National Domestic Violence Hotline:
- E-mail: deafhelp@thehotline.org
- TTY: 1-800-787-3224 (24/7 hotline)
- VP: 1-855-812-1001 (Monday to Friday 9AM—5PM Pacific Standard Time
Link: https://www.nccsdclearinghouse.org/crisis-resources.html
You matter. You are not alone. Meaningful social connections can make a huge difference. You deserve support.
If you know or find additional resources, please share. If you have feedback, please share.
Email us at: webmail@peergalaxy.com
“when the world comes crashing at
your feet
it’s okay to let others
help pick up the pieces
if we’re present to take part in your
happiness
when your circumstances are great
we are more than capable
of sharing your pain”
― Rupi Kaur, The Sun and Her Flowers
2SLGBT+ CRISIS CALL & TEXT SERVICES GUIDE
YOUR GUIDE TO CRISIS CALL & TEXT SERVICES
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline | Crisis Text Line | Youthline |
Text or cal l988 | Text “NATIVE” to 741741 | Call 877-968-8491 or text” teen2teen” to 839863 |
Available 24/7 | Available 24/7 | Available 24/7, youth peers answering from 4pm-10pm PST. |
Connects to Crisis Counselor | Connects to Crisis Counselor | Connects to youth peer counselors native youth peer counselors available |
For Any Person | For Any Person | For Youth |
For any mental health Crisis | For any mental health Crisis | For any mental health crisis or general emotional support |
Formerly known as the Suicide Prevention Lifeline, operated by SAMHSA | Operated by Crisis Text Line | Operated by Lines for Life |
Mental Health Crisis Help
The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network is Here to Talk. Here to Help. Our trained clinicians are standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help you.
Crisis Helpline
Helpline:(800) 241-4949 (24/7)
TTY:(800) 630-1044 (24/7)
DWIHN:(313) 833-2500 (8:00 am – 4:30 pm M-F)
DWIHN Customer Service
Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Toll-Free: 888-490-9698 or 313-833-3232
TDD/TTY: 800-630-1044
Fax: 313-833-2217 or 313-833-4280
Recipient Rights Office
Toll-Free: 888-339-5595
TDD/TTY: 888-339-5588
For 50 years, the National Runaway Safeline has been responding to youth and families in crisis, serving as the national communications system for runaway and homeless youth. We continually transform technology, training and services to meet the current needs of vulnerable youth and ultimately achieve an end to youth homelessness.
The National Sexual Assault Hotline is available 24/7
Telephone: 800.656.HOPE (4673)
Online chat: online.rainn.org
Español: rainn.org/es
How does it work?
When you call 800.656.HOPE (4673), you’ll be routed to a local RAINN affiliate organization based on the first six digits of your phone number. Cell phone callers have the option to enter the ZIP code of their current location to more accurately locate the nearest sexual assault service provider.
Telephone Hotline Terms of Service
How can the hotline help me?
Calling the National Sexual Assault Hotline gives you access to a range of free services including:
- Confidential support from a trained staff member
- Support finding a local health facility that is trained to care for survivors of sexual assault and offers services like sexual assault forensic exams
- Someone to help you talk through what happened
- Local resources that can assist with your next steps toward healing and recovery
- Referrals for long term support in your area
- Information about the laws in your community
- Basic information about medical concerns
Is it confidential?
The National Sexual Assault Hotline is a safe, confidential service. When you call the hotline, only the first six numbers of the phone number are used to route the call, and your complete phone number is never stored in our system. Most states do have laws that require local staff to contact authorities in certain situations, like if there is a child or vulnerable adult who is in danger.
While almost all callers are connected directly to a staff member or volunteer at a local sexual assault service provider, a handful of providers use an answering service after daytime business hours. This service helps manage the flow of calls. If all staff members are busy, you may choose to leave a phone number with the answering service. In this case, the number will be confidential and will be given directly to the organization’s staff member for a callback. If you reach an answering service, you can try calling back after some time has passed, or you can choose to call during regular business hours when more staff members are available. You can also access 24/7 help online by visiting online.rainn.org.
Who are the sexual assault service providers?
Sexual assault service providers are organizations or agencies dedicated to supporting survivors of sexual assault. The providers who answer calls placed to the hotline are known as RAINN affiliates. To be part of the National Sexual Assault Hotline, affiliates must agree to uphold RAINN’s confidentiality standards. That means:
- Never releasing records or information about the call without the consent of the caller, except when obligated by law
- Only making reports to the police or other agencies when the caller consents, unless obligated by law
- Agreeing to RAINN’s non-discrimination policy
To learn more about how a provider can become an affiliate of the National Sexual Assault Hotline, visit the Sexual Assault Service Provider information page. Volunteer opportunities for the National Sexual Assault Hotline are coordinated through these local providers. Search for volunteer opportunities near you.
How was the National Sexual Assault Hotline created?
The National Sexual Assault Hotline was the nation’s first decentralized hotline, connecting those in need with help in their local communities. It’s made up of a network of independent sexual assault service providers, vetted by RAINN, who answer calls to a single, nationwide hotline number. Since it was first created in 1994, the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE and online.rainn.org) has helped more than 3 million people affected by sexual violence.
Before the telephone hotline was created, there was no central place where survivors could get help. Local sexual assault services providers were well equipped to handle support services, but the lack of a national hotline meant the issue did not receive as much attention as it should. In response, RAINN developed a unique national hotline system to combine all the advantages of a national organization with all the abilities and expertise of local programs. One nationwide hotline number makes it easier for survivors to be connected with the help they deserve.
Anyone affected by sexual assault, whether it happened to you or someone you care about, can find support on the National Sexual Assault Hotline. You can also visit online.rainn.org to receive support via confidential online chat.
If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis and need to chat with a qualified crisis responder, we are here for you.
If you are an underrepresented individual (person of color, LGBTQ2S+, person living with disabilities, neurodivergent, and/or other marginalized identities), and experiencing obstacles because of (or simply have questions about) your identities, we want to help you navigate those.
Please text “THRIVE” to begin your conversation with us 24/7/365, from anywhere: +1.313.662.8209
We are experienced suicide interveners who will help keep you safe during times of acute mental health crises. If you are not in an acute crisis, but are dealing with stress as you navigate identity, orientation, or barriers to academic and professional entry, we can help! We are here to support your whole-self and we’re happy to help you during these troubling times.
THRIVE Lifeline offers 24/7/365 judgment-free, confidential text messaging to individuals aged 18+.
Click here for a list of other non-carceral support options in addition to THRIVE Lifeline
The National Grad Crisis Line
1.877.GRAD.HLP (1.877.472.3457)
The National Grad Crisis Line helps graduate students reach free, confidential telephone counseling, crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and information and referral services provided by specially-trained call-takers. Caring, professional staff and well-trained volunteers answer around the clock.
All counselors have completed training to understand the unique issues faced by graduate students. In addition to listening to and empathizing with a caller’s concerns, counselors assess the caller’s lethality risk, counsel, and offer various local support services and mental health resources for follow-up.
1.877.GRAD.HLP
https://gradresources.org/
Who We Are
Native & Strong Lifeline
Available 24/7
Dial 988 + 4
The Native & Strong Lifeline is a crisis call center operated entirely by Native staff and is available 24/7 in Washington
State. To connect with the Native & Strong Lifeline from a Washington State area code, dial 988 and press “4”.
The Native crisis counselor who answers will help with mental health crises in an empathetic and culturally connected way.
The Native & Strong Lifeline currently employs 16 Indigenous counselors from all over the United States. In addition to the training all 988 crisis counselors receive, Native & Strong counselors are trained in cultural competency, traditional forms of healing, and Native slang and language. Counselors use cultural activities, traditional medicines, and connections with elders and Native healers as a part of self-care planning with callers, in addition to clinical and community resources.
Although Native & Strong is only available in Washington State, this crisis call center can serve as a model for Tribes
that want to open their own crisis call centers nationwide.
To learn more about how Native & Strong was created, visit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hleYKuADK70
Domestic and Sexual Violence Is Never Okay
StrongHearts Native Helpline 1-844-7NATIVE (762-8483) is a 24/7 safe, confidential and anonymous domestic, dating and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans and Alaska Natives, offering culturally-appropriate support and advocacy.
Our Services
StrongHearts Native Helpline (1-844-762-8483) is a 24/7 confidential and anonymous culturally-appropriate domestic, dating and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans. StrongHearts advocates offer the following services at no cost:
- Peer support and advocacy
- Information and education about domestic violence and sexual violence
- Personalized safety planning
- Crisis intervention
- Referrals to Native-centered domestic violence and sexual violence service providers
- Basic information about health options
- Support finding a local health facility or crisis center that is trained to care for survivors of sexual assault and offers services like sexual assault forensic exams
- General information about jurisdiction and legal advocacy referrals
MILITARY SERVICES CRISIS LINE
886 – 781 – 8010
We offer help around the clock – 24/7, 365 days a year. Our Crisis Response Team is staffed by our highly trained, compassionate crisis teams – and all calls are completely confidential.
Centerstone’s Military Services
Centerstone’s Military Services provides high-quality, culturally competent mental health care to active duty service members, National Guard and Reserve Troops, veterans from all eras and members of their families. By partnering with a network of professionals across the globe, Centerstone’s Military Services are available across all 50 U.S. states and in Europe. Centerstone’s Military Services also partners with other military-friendly organizations, including Wounded Warrior Project and Cohen Veterans Network, to provide a full continuum of services, including counseling, peer mentoring, workshops, homelessness intervention, case management and more. Centerstone’s Military Services has provided specialized care to approximately 15,000 individuals, couples and families.
Trevor Lifeline
TO CALL THE LIFELINE
Call 1-866-488-7386
TO TEXT THE LIFELINE
“START” to 678-678
or use this link TEXT
FOR ONLINE CHAT
About TrevorLifeline
TrevorLifeline offers 24/7, free and confidential support by phone, text message (SMS) and online chat. We support LGBTQ+ young people in the U.S. and Mexico who may be experiencing emotional distress related to gender & sexual identity, loneliness, relationships, suicide, supporting a friend or family member.
As part of our commitment to preventing suicide, we are available to help you if you are considering suicide or harming yourself, or if you are noticing warning signs in a friend or family member.
When you reach out to us you will talk with one our friendly and supportive volunteers who are experienced in how to help people in your situation. They will listen to you, unpack your story and feelings, and work with you to help you through your challenges. We are open 24 hours a day, every day of the week. We are always available to talk with you.
The team at the National Runaway Safeline is there for you and offers a range of support services 24/7.
• Hotline – Call 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929) to speak with a trained NRS staff member or volunteer who will listen and support you.
• Live Chat – Our live chat service is a quick and easy way to connect with a compassionate person who will answer your questions and provide help.
• Email – When you email NRS’s Crisis Services team, you can expect a response as soon as possible.
• Forum – Post questions or comments to the NRS forum, scroll through past posts and invite others to share their experiences with you.
• Resource Referrals – Using the nation’s largest database of agencies and services that support young people, NRS refers youth and families to local resources, such as shelters, mental health services, food pantries and more.
• Home Free – In partnership with Greyhound Lines, Inc., the Home Free program reunites youth with their family or guardian through a free bus ticket home or to a safe alternative living arrangement. Learn more here.
• Mediation and Message Service – NRS helps reestablish healthy lines of communication for youth and their parents/guardians through mediated conference calls and a message service.
Deaf & HoH Accessible Crisis Line
Video Phone with ASL
Available 24/7/365
Call VP (321) 800-3323
Crisis Resources and Deaf-Accessible Hotlines
The National Center for College Students with Disabilities (NCCSD) offers several resources and strategies to locate deaf-accessible crisis services, community resources and hotlines:
- Crisis Line for VideoPhone users who use American Sign Language (available 24/7): (321) 800-DEAF (321-800-3323)
- SAMHSA National Disaster Distress Hotline:
- TTY Hotline: 800-846-8517
- VideoPhone Hotline: 800-985-5990
- ASL NOW Button goes to link: https://vibrant.aslnow.io/app/8/10004
- ASL FAQ & VIDEOS Link: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline/asl-faq
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline:
- To chat online with a counselor (2pm-2am Monday-Friday Eastern Standard Time)
- TTY Hotline: 800-799-4889
- Crisis text chatline:
- free, available 24/7, sometimes has Deaf counselors available
- text START to 741-741
- National Domestic Violence Hotline:
- E-mail: deafhelp@thehotline.org
- TTY: 1-800-787-3224 (24/7 hotline)
- VP: 1-855-812-1001 (Monday to Friday 9AM—5PM Pacific Standard Time
Link: https://www.nccsdclearinghouse.org/crisis-resources.html
You matter. You are not alone. Meaningful social connections can make a huge difference. You deserve support.
If you know or find additional resources, please share. If you have feedback, please share.
Email us at: webmail@peergalaxy.com
“when the world comes crashing at
your feet
it’s okay to let others
help pick up the pieces
if we’re present to take part in your
happiness
when your circumstances are great
we are more than capable
of sharing your pain”
― Rupi Kaur, The Sun and Her Flowers
2SLGBT+ CRISIS CALL & TEXT SERVICES GUIDE
YOUR GUIDE TO CRISIS CALL & TEXT SERVICES
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline | Crisis Text Line | Youthline |
Text or cal l988 | Text “NATIVE” to 741741 | Call 877-968-8491 or text” teen2teen” to 839863 |
Available 24/7 | Available 24/7 | Available 24/7, youth peers answering from 4pm-10pm PST. |
Connects to Crisis Counselor | Connects to Crisis Counselor | Connects to youth peer counselors native youth peer counselors available |
For Any Person | For Any Person | For Youth |
For any mental health Crisis | For any mental health Crisis | For any mental health crisis or general emotional support |
Formerly known as the Suicide Prevention Lifeline, operated by SAMHSA | Operated by Crisis Text Line | Operated by Lines for Life |
Mental Health Crisis Help
The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network is Here to Talk. Here to Help. Our trained clinicians are standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help you.
Crisis Helpline
Helpline:(800) 241-4949 (24/7)
TTY:(800) 630-1044 (24/7)
DWIHN:(313) 833-2500 (8:00 am – 4:30 pm M-F)
DWIHN Customer Service
Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Toll-Free: 888-490-9698 or 313-833-3232
TDD/TTY: 800-630-1044
Fax: 313-833-2217 or 313-833-4280
Recipient Rights Office
Toll-Free: 888-339-5595
TDD/TTY: 888-339-5588
For 50 years, the National Runaway Safeline has been responding to youth and families in crisis, serving as the national communications system for runaway and homeless youth. We continually transform technology, training and services to meet the current needs of vulnerable youth and ultimately achieve an end to youth homelessness.
The National Sexual Assault Hotline is available 24/7
Telephone: 800.656.HOPE (4673)
Online chat: online.rainn.org
Español: rainn.org/es
How does it work?
When you call 800.656.HOPE (4673), you’ll be routed to a local RAINN affiliate organization based on the first six digits of your phone number. Cell phone callers have the option to enter the ZIP code of their current location to more accurately locate the nearest sexual assault service provider.
Telephone Hotline Terms of Service
How can the hotline help me?
Calling the National Sexual Assault Hotline gives you access to a range of free services including:
- Confidential support from a trained staff member
- Support finding a local health facility that is trained to care for survivors of sexual assault and offers services like sexual assault forensic exams
- Someone to help you talk through what happened
- Local resources that can assist with your next steps toward healing and recovery
- Referrals for long term support in your area
- Information about the laws in your community
- Basic information about medical concerns
Is it confidential?
The National Sexual Assault Hotline is a safe, confidential service. When you call the hotline, only the first six numbers of the phone number are used to route the call, and your complete phone number is never stored in our system. Most states do have laws that require local staff to contact authorities in certain situations, like if there is a child or vulnerable adult who is in danger.
While almost all callers are connected directly to a staff member or volunteer at a local sexual assault service provider, a handful of providers use an answering service after daytime business hours. This service helps manage the flow of calls. If all staff members are busy, you may choose to leave a phone number with the answering service. In this case, the number will be confidential and will be given directly to the organization’s staff member for a callback. If you reach an answering service, you can try calling back after some time has passed, or you can choose to call during regular business hours when more staff members are available. You can also access 24/7 help online by visiting online.rainn.org.
Who are the sexual assault service providers?
Sexual assault service providers are organizations or agencies dedicated to supporting survivors of sexual assault. The providers who answer calls placed to the hotline are known as RAINN affiliates. To be part of the National Sexual Assault Hotline, affiliates must agree to uphold RAINN’s confidentiality standards. That means:
- Never releasing records or information about the call without the consent of the caller, except when obligated by law
- Only making reports to the police or other agencies when the caller consents, unless obligated by law
- Agreeing to RAINN’s non-discrimination policy
To learn more about how a provider can become an affiliate of the National Sexual Assault Hotline, visit the Sexual Assault Service Provider information page. Volunteer opportunities for the National Sexual Assault Hotline are coordinated through these local providers. Search for volunteer opportunities near you.
How was the National Sexual Assault Hotline created?
The National Sexual Assault Hotline was the nation’s first decentralized hotline, connecting those in need with help in their local communities. It’s made up of a network of independent sexual assault service providers, vetted by RAINN, who answer calls to a single, nationwide hotline number. Since it was first created in 1994, the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE and online.rainn.org) has helped more than 3 million people affected by sexual violence.
Before the telephone hotline was created, there was no central place where survivors could get help. Local sexual assault services providers were well equipped to handle support services, but the lack of a national hotline meant the issue did not receive as much attention as it should. In response, RAINN developed a unique national hotline system to combine all the advantages of a national organization with all the abilities and expertise of local programs. One nationwide hotline number makes it easier for survivors to be connected with the help they deserve.
Anyone affected by sexual assault, whether it happened to you or someone you care about, can find support on the National Sexual Assault Hotline. You can also visit online.rainn.org to receive support via confidential online chat.
If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis and need to chat with a qualified crisis responder, we are here for you.
If you are an underrepresented individual (person of color, LGBTQ2S+, person living with disabilities, neurodivergent, and/or other marginalized identities), and experiencing obstacles because of (or simply have questions about) your identities, we want to help you navigate those.
Please text “THRIVE” to begin your conversation with us 24/7/365, from anywhere: +1.313.662.8209
We are experienced suicide interveners who will help keep you safe during times of acute mental health crises. If you are not in an acute crisis, but are dealing with stress as you navigate identity, orientation, or barriers to academic and professional entry, we can help! We are here to support your whole-self and we’re happy to help you during these troubling times.
THRIVE Lifeline offers 24/7/365 judgment-free, confidential text messaging to individuals aged 18+.
Click here for a list of other non-carceral support options in addition to THRIVE Lifeline
The National Grad Crisis Line
1.877.GRAD.HLP (1.877.472.3457)
The National Grad Crisis Line helps graduate students reach free, confidential telephone counseling, crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and information and referral services provided by specially-trained call-takers. Caring, professional staff and well-trained volunteers answer around the clock.
All counselors have completed training to understand the unique issues faced by graduate students. In addition to listening to and empathizing with a caller’s concerns, counselors assess the caller’s lethality risk, counsel, and offer various local support services and mental health resources for follow-up.
1.877.GRAD.HLP
https://gradresources.org/
Who We Are
Native & Strong Lifeline
Available 24/7
Dial 988 + 4
The Native & Strong Lifeline is a crisis call center operated entirely by Native staff and is available 24/7 in Washington
State. To connect with the Native & Strong Lifeline from a Washington State area code, dial 988 and press “4”.
The Native crisis counselor who answers will help with mental health crises in an empathetic and culturally connected way.
The Native & Strong Lifeline currently employs 16 Indigenous counselors from all over the United States. In addition to the training all 988 crisis counselors receive, Native & Strong counselors are trained in cultural competency, traditional forms of healing, and Native slang and language. Counselors use cultural activities, traditional medicines, and connections with elders and Native healers as a part of self-care planning with callers, in addition to clinical and community resources.
Although Native & Strong is only available in Washington State, this crisis call center can serve as a model for Tribes
that want to open their own crisis call centers nationwide.
To learn more about how Native & Strong was created, visit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hleYKuADK70
Domestic and Sexual Violence Is Never Okay
StrongHearts Native Helpline 1-844-7NATIVE (762-8483) is a 24/7 safe, confidential and anonymous domestic, dating and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans and Alaska Natives, offering culturally-appropriate support and advocacy.
Our Services
StrongHearts Native Helpline (1-844-762-8483) is a 24/7 confidential and anonymous culturally-appropriate domestic, dating and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans. StrongHearts advocates offer the following services at no cost:
- Peer support and advocacy
- Information and education about domestic violence and sexual violence
- Personalized safety planning
- Crisis intervention
- Referrals to Native-centered domestic violence and sexual violence service providers
- Basic information about health options
- Support finding a local health facility or crisis center that is trained to care for survivors of sexual assault and offers services like sexual assault forensic exams
- General information about jurisdiction and legal advocacy referrals
MILITARY SERVICES CRISIS LINE
886 – 781 – 8010
We offer help around the clock – 24/7, 365 days a year. Our Crisis Response Team is staffed by our highly trained, compassionate crisis teams – and all calls are completely confidential.
Centerstone’s Military Services
Centerstone’s Military Services provides high-quality, culturally competent mental health care to active duty service members, National Guard and Reserve Troops, veterans from all eras and members of their families. By partnering with a network of professionals across the globe, Centerstone’s Military Services are available across all 50 U.S. states and in Europe. Centerstone’s Military Services also partners with other military-friendly organizations, including Wounded Warrior Project and Cohen Veterans Network, to provide a full continuum of services, including counseling, peer mentoring, workshops, homelessness intervention, case management and more. Centerstone’s Military Services has provided specialized care to approximately 15,000 individuals, couples and families.
Trevor Lifeline
TO CALL THE LIFELINE
Call 1-866-488-7386
TO TEXT THE LIFELINE
“START” to 678-678
or use this link TEXT
FOR ONLINE CHAT
About TrevorLifeline
TrevorLifeline offers 24/7, free and confidential support by phone, text message (SMS) and online chat. We support LGBTQ+ young people in the U.S. and Mexico who may be experiencing emotional distress related to gender & sexual identity, loneliness, relationships, suicide, supporting a friend or family member.
As part of our commitment to preventing suicide, we are available to help you if you are considering suicide or harming yourself, or if you are noticing warning signs in a friend or family member.
When you reach out to us you will talk with one our friendly and supportive volunteers who are experienced in how to help people in your situation. They will listen to you, unpack your story and feelings, and work with you to help you through your challenges. We are open 24 hours a day, every day of the week. We are always available to talk with you.
The team at the National Runaway Safeline is there for you and offers a range of support services 24/7.
• Hotline – Call 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929) to speak with a trained NRS staff member or volunteer who will listen and support you.
• Live Chat – Our live chat service is a quick and easy way to connect with a compassionate person who will answer your questions and provide help.
• Email – When you email NRS’s Crisis Services team, you can expect a response as soon as possible.
• Forum – Post questions or comments to the NRS forum, scroll through past posts and invite others to share their experiences with you.
• Resource Referrals – Using the nation’s largest database of agencies and services that support young people, NRS refers youth and families to local resources, such as shelters, mental health services, food pantries and more.
• Home Free – In partnership with Greyhound Lines, Inc., the Home Free program reunites youth with their family or guardian through a free bus ticket home or to a safe alternative living arrangement. Learn more here.
• Mediation and Message Service – NRS helps reestablish healthy lines of communication for youth and their parents/guardians through mediated conference calls and a message service.
Deaf & HoH Accessible Crisis Line
Video Phone with ASL
Available 24/7/365
Call VP (321) 800-3323
Crisis Resources and Deaf-Accessible Hotlines
The National Center for College Students with Disabilities (NCCSD) offers several resources and strategies to locate deaf-accessible crisis services, community resources and hotlines:
- Crisis Line for VideoPhone users who use American Sign Language (available 24/7): (321) 800-DEAF (321-800-3323)
- SAMHSA National Disaster Distress Hotline:
- TTY Hotline: 800-846-8517
- VideoPhone Hotline: 800-985-5990
- ASL NOW Button goes to link: https://vibrant.aslnow.io/app/8/10004
- ASL FAQ & VIDEOS Link: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline/asl-faq
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline:
- To chat online with a counselor (2pm-2am Monday-Friday Eastern Standard Time)
- TTY Hotline: 800-799-4889
- Crisis text chatline:
- free, available 24/7, sometimes has Deaf counselors available
- text START to 741-741
- National Domestic Violence Hotline:
- E-mail: deafhelp@thehotline.org
- TTY: 1-800-787-3224 (24/7 hotline)
- VP: 1-855-812-1001 (Monday to Friday 9AM—5PM Pacific Standard Time
Link: https://www.nccsdclearinghouse.org/crisis-resources.html
You matter. You are not alone. Meaningful social connections can make a huge difference. You deserve support.
If you know or find additional resources, please share. If you have feedback, please share.
Email us at: webmail@peergalaxy.com
“when the world comes crashing at
your feet
it’s okay to let others
help pick up the pieces
if we’re present to take part in your
happiness
when your circumstances are great
we are more than capable
of sharing your pain”
― Rupi Kaur, The Sun and Her Flowers
2SLGBT+ CRISIS CALL & TEXT SERVICES GUIDE
YOUR GUIDE TO CRISIS CALL & TEXT SERVICES
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline | Crisis Text Line | Youthline |
Text or cal l988 | Text “NATIVE” to 741741 | Call 877-968-8491 or text” teen2teen” to 839863 |
Available 24/7 | Available 24/7 | Available 24/7, youth peers answering from 4pm-10pm PST. |
Connects to Crisis Counselor | Connects to Crisis Counselor | Connects to youth peer counselors native youth peer counselors available |
For Any Person | For Any Person | For Youth |
For any mental health Crisis | For any mental health Crisis | For any mental health crisis or general emotional support |
Formerly known as the Suicide Prevention Lifeline, operated by SAMHSA | Operated by Crisis Text Line | Operated by Lines for Life |
Mental Health Crisis Help
The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network is Here to Talk. Here to Help. Our trained clinicians are standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help you.
Crisis Helpline
Helpline:(800) 241-4949 (24/7)
TTY:(800) 630-1044 (24/7)
DWIHN:(313) 833-2500 (8:00 am – 4:30 pm M-F)
DWIHN Customer Service
Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Toll-Free: 888-490-9698 or 313-833-3232
TDD/TTY: 800-630-1044
Fax: 313-833-2217 or 313-833-4280
Recipient Rights Office
Toll-Free: 888-339-5595
TDD/TTY: 888-339-5588
For 50 years, the National Runaway Safeline has been responding to youth and families in crisis, serving as the national communications system for runaway and homeless youth. We continually transform technology, training and services to meet the current needs of vulnerable youth and ultimately achieve an end to youth homelessness.
The National Sexual Assault Hotline is available 24/7
Telephone: 800.656.HOPE (4673)
Online chat: online.rainn.org
Español: rainn.org/es
How does it work?
When you call 800.656.HOPE (4673), you’ll be routed to a local RAINN affiliate organization based on the first six digits of your phone number. Cell phone callers have the option to enter the ZIP code of their current location to more accurately locate the nearest sexual assault service provider.
Telephone Hotline Terms of Service
How can the hotline help me?
Calling the National Sexual Assault Hotline gives you access to a range of free services including:
- Confidential support from a trained staff member
- Support finding a local health facility that is trained to care for survivors of sexual assault and offers services like sexual assault forensic exams
- Someone to help you talk through what happened
- Local resources that can assist with your next steps toward healing and recovery
- Referrals for long term support in your area
- Information about the laws in your community
- Basic information about medical concerns
Is it confidential?
The National Sexual Assault Hotline is a safe, confidential service. When you call the hotline, only the first six numbers of the phone number are used to route the call, and your complete phone number is never stored in our system. Most states do have laws that require local staff to contact authorities in certain situations, like if there is a child or vulnerable adult who is in danger.
While almost all callers are connected directly to a staff member or volunteer at a local sexual assault service provider, a handful of providers use an answering service after daytime business hours. This service helps manage the flow of calls. If all staff members are busy, you may choose to leave a phone number with the answering service. In this case, the number will be confidential and will be given directly to the organization’s staff member for a callback. If you reach an answering service, you can try calling back after some time has passed, or you can choose to call during regular business hours when more staff members are available. You can also access 24/7 help online by visiting online.rainn.org.
Who are the sexual assault service providers?
Sexual assault service providers are organizations or agencies dedicated to supporting survivors of sexual assault. The providers who answer calls placed to the hotline are known as RAINN affiliates. To be part of the National Sexual Assault Hotline, affiliates must agree to uphold RAINN’s confidentiality standards. That means:
- Never releasing records or information about the call without the consent of the caller, except when obligated by law
- Only making reports to the police or other agencies when the caller consents, unless obligated by law
- Agreeing to RAINN’s non-discrimination policy
To learn more about how a provider can become an affiliate of the National Sexual Assault Hotline, visit the Sexual Assault Service Provider information page. Volunteer opportunities for the National Sexual Assault Hotline are coordinated through these local providers. Search for volunteer opportunities near you.
How was the National Sexual Assault Hotline created?
The National Sexual Assault Hotline was the nation’s first decentralized hotline, connecting those in need with help in their local communities. It’s made up of a network of independent sexual assault service providers, vetted by RAINN, who answer calls to a single, nationwide hotline number. Since it was first created in 1994, the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE and online.rainn.org) has helped more than 3 million people affected by sexual violence.
Before the telephone hotline was created, there was no central place where survivors could get help. Local sexual assault services providers were well equipped to handle support services, but the lack of a national hotline meant the issue did not receive as much attention as it should. In response, RAINN developed a unique national hotline system to combine all the advantages of a national organization with all the abilities and expertise of local programs. One nationwide hotline number makes it easier for survivors to be connected with the help they deserve.
Anyone affected by sexual assault, whether it happened to you or someone you care about, can find support on the National Sexual Assault Hotline. You can also visit online.rainn.org to receive support via confidential online chat.
If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis and need to chat with a qualified crisis responder, we are here for you.
If you are an underrepresented individual (person of color, LGBTQ2S+, person living with disabilities, neurodivergent, and/or other marginalized identities), and experiencing obstacles because of (or simply have questions about) your identities, we want to help you navigate those.
Please text “THRIVE” to begin your conversation with us 24/7/365, from anywhere: +1.313.662.8209
We are experienced suicide interveners who will help keep you safe during times of acute mental health crises. If you are not in an acute crisis, but are dealing with stress as you navigate identity, orientation, or barriers to academic and professional entry, we can help! We are here to support your whole-self and we’re happy to help you during these troubling times.
THRIVE Lifeline offers 24/7/365 judgment-free, confidential text messaging to individuals aged 18+.
Click here for a list of other non-carceral support options in addition to THRIVE Lifeline
The National Grad Crisis Line
1.877.GRAD.HLP (1.877.472.3457)
The National Grad Crisis Line helps graduate students reach free, confidential telephone counseling, crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and information and referral services provided by specially-trained call-takers. Caring, professional staff and well-trained volunteers answer around the clock.
All counselors have completed training to understand the unique issues faced by graduate students. In addition to listening to and empathizing with a caller’s concerns, counselors assess the caller’s lethality risk, counsel, and offer various local support services and mental health resources for follow-up.
1.877.GRAD.HLP
https://gradresources.org/
Who We Are
Native & Strong Lifeline
Available 24/7
Dial 988 + 4
The Native & Strong Lifeline is a crisis call center operated entirely by Native staff and is available 24/7 in Washington
State. To connect with the Native & Strong Lifeline from a Washington State area code, dial 988 and press “4”.
The Native crisis counselor who answers will help with mental health crises in an empathetic and culturally connected way.
The Native & Strong Lifeline currently employs 16 Indigenous counselors from all over the United States. In addition to the training all 988 crisis counselors receive, Native & Strong counselors are trained in cultural competency, traditional forms of healing, and Native slang and language. Counselors use cultural activities, traditional medicines, and connections with elders and Native healers as a part of self-care planning with callers, in addition to clinical and community resources.
Although Native & Strong is only available in Washington State, this crisis call center can serve as a model for Tribes
that want to open their own crisis call centers nationwide.
To learn more about how Native & Strong was created, visit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hleYKuADK70
Domestic and Sexual Violence Is Never Okay
StrongHearts Native Helpline 1-844-7NATIVE (762-8483) is a 24/7 safe, confidential and anonymous domestic, dating and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans and Alaska Natives, offering culturally-appropriate support and advocacy.
Our Services
StrongHearts Native Helpline (1-844-762-8483) is a 24/7 confidential and anonymous culturally-appropriate domestic, dating and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans. StrongHearts advocates offer the following services at no cost:
- Peer support and advocacy
- Information and education about domestic violence and sexual violence
- Personalized safety planning
- Crisis intervention
- Referrals to Native-centered domestic violence and sexual violence service providers
- Basic information about health options
- Support finding a local health facility or crisis center that is trained to care for survivors of sexual assault and offers services like sexual assault forensic exams
- General information about jurisdiction and legal advocacy referrals
MILITARY SERVICES CRISIS LINE
886 – 781 – 8010
We offer help around the clock – 24/7, 365 days a year. Our Crisis Response Team is staffed by our highly trained, compassionate crisis teams – and all calls are completely confidential.
Centerstone’s Military Services
Centerstone’s Military Services provides high-quality, culturally competent mental health care to active duty service members, National Guard and Reserve Troops, veterans from all eras and members of their families. By partnering with a network of professionals across the globe, Centerstone’s Military Services are available across all 50 U.S. states and in Europe. Centerstone’s Military Services also partners with other military-friendly organizations, including Wounded Warrior Project and Cohen Veterans Network, to provide a full continuum of services, including counseling, peer mentoring, workshops, homelessness intervention, case management and more. Centerstone’s Military Services has provided specialized care to approximately 15,000 individuals, couples and families.
Trevor Lifeline
TO CALL THE LIFELINE
Call 1-866-488-7386
TO TEXT THE LIFELINE
“START” to 678-678
or use this link TEXT
FOR ONLINE CHAT
About TrevorLifeline
TrevorLifeline offers 24/7, free and confidential support by phone, text message (SMS) and online chat. We support LGBTQ+ young people in the U.S. and Mexico who may be experiencing emotional distress related to gender & sexual identity, loneliness, relationships, suicide, supporting a friend or family member.
As part of our commitment to preventing suicide, we are available to help you if you are considering suicide or harming yourself, or if you are noticing warning signs in a friend or family member.
When you reach out to us you will talk with one our friendly and supportive volunteers who are experienced in how to help people in your situation. They will listen to you, unpack your story and feelings, and work with you to help you through your challenges. We are open 24 hours a day, every day of the week. We are always available to talk with you.
The team at the National Runaway Safeline is there for you and offers a range of support services 24/7.
• Hotline – Call 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929) to speak with a trained NRS staff member or volunteer who will listen and support you.
• Live Chat – Our live chat service is a quick and easy way to connect with a compassionate person who will answer your questions and provide help.
• Email – When you email NRS’s Crisis Services team, you can expect a response as soon as possible.
• Forum – Post questions or comments to the NRS forum, scroll through past posts and invite others to share their experiences with you.
• Resource Referrals – Using the nation’s largest database of agencies and services that support young people, NRS refers youth and families to local resources, such as shelters, mental health services, food pantries and more.
• Home Free – In partnership with Greyhound Lines, Inc., the Home Free program reunites youth with their family or guardian through a free bus ticket home or to a safe alternative living arrangement. Learn more here.
• Mediation and Message Service – NRS helps reestablish healthy lines of communication for youth and their parents/guardians through mediated conference calls and a message service.
Deaf & HoH Accessible Crisis Line
Video Phone with ASL
Available 24/7/365
Call VP (321) 800-3323
Crisis Resources and Deaf-Accessible Hotlines
The National Center for College Students with Disabilities (NCCSD) offers several resources and strategies to locate deaf-accessible crisis services, community resources and hotlines:
- Crisis Line for VideoPhone users who use American Sign Language (available 24/7): (321) 800-DEAF (321-800-3323)
- SAMHSA National Disaster Distress Hotline:
- TTY Hotline: 800-846-8517
- VideoPhone Hotline: 800-985-5990
- ASL NOW Button goes to link: https://vibrant.aslnow.io/app/8/10004
- ASL FAQ & VIDEOS Link: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline/asl-faq
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline:
- To chat online with a counselor (2pm-2am Monday-Friday Eastern Standard Time)
- TTY Hotline: 800-799-4889
- Crisis text chatline:
- free, available 24/7, sometimes has Deaf counselors available
- text START to 741-741
- National Domestic Violence Hotline:
- E-mail: deafhelp@thehotline.org
- TTY: 1-800-787-3224 (24/7 hotline)
- VP: 1-855-812-1001 (Monday to Friday 9AM—5PM Pacific Standard Time
Link: https://www.nccsdclearinghouse.org/crisis-resources.html
You matter. You are not alone. Meaningful social connections can make a huge difference. You deserve support.
If you know or find additional resources, please share. If you have feedback, please share.
Email us at: webmail@peergalaxy.com
“when the world comes crashing at
your feet
it’s okay to let others
help pick up the pieces
if we’re present to take part in your
happiness
when your circumstances are great
we are more than capable
of sharing your pain”
― Rupi Kaur, The Sun and Her Flowers
2SLGBT+ CRISIS CALL & TEXT SERVICES GUIDE
YOUR GUIDE TO CRISIS CALL & TEXT SERVICES
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline | Crisis Text Line | Youthline |
Text or cal l988 | Text “NATIVE” to 741741 | Call 877-968-8491 or text” teen2teen” to 839863 |
Available 24/7 | Available 24/7 | Available 24/7, youth peers answering from 4pm-10pm PST. |
Connects to Crisis Counselor | Connects to Crisis Counselor | Connects to youth peer counselors native youth peer counselors available |
For Any Person | For Any Person | For Youth |
For any mental health Crisis | For any mental health Crisis | For any mental health crisis or general emotional support |
Formerly known as the Suicide Prevention Lifeline, operated by SAMHSA | Operated by Crisis Text Line | Operated by Lines for Life |
Mental Health Crisis Help
The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network is Here to Talk. Here to Help. Our trained clinicians are standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help you.
Crisis Helpline
Helpline:(800) 241-4949 (24/7)
TTY:(800) 630-1044 (24/7)
DWIHN:(313) 833-2500 (8:00 am – 4:30 pm M-F)
DWIHN Customer Service
Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Toll-Free: 888-490-9698 or 313-833-3232
TDD/TTY: 800-630-1044
Fax: 313-833-2217 or 313-833-4280
Recipient Rights Office
Toll-Free: 888-339-5595
TDD/TTY: 888-339-5588
For 50 years, the National Runaway Safeline has been responding to youth and families in crisis, serving as the national communications system for runaway and homeless youth. We continually transform technology, training and services to meet the current needs of vulnerable youth and ultimately achieve an end to youth homelessness.
The National Sexual Assault Hotline is available 24/7
Telephone: 800.656.HOPE (4673)
Online chat: online.rainn.org
Español: rainn.org/es
How does it work?
When you call 800.656.HOPE (4673), you’ll be routed to a local RAINN affiliate organization based on the first six digits of your phone number. Cell phone callers have the option to enter the ZIP code of their current location to more accurately locate the nearest sexual assault service provider.
Telephone Hotline Terms of Service
How can the hotline help me?
Calling the National Sexual Assault Hotline gives you access to a range of free services including:
- Confidential support from a trained staff member
- Support finding a local health facility that is trained to care for survivors of sexual assault and offers services like sexual assault forensic exams
- Someone to help you talk through what happened
- Local resources that can assist with your next steps toward healing and recovery
- Referrals for long term support in your area
- Information about the laws in your community
- Basic information about medical concerns
Is it confidential?
The National Sexual Assault Hotline is a safe, confidential service. When you call the hotline, only the first six numbers of the phone number are used to route the call, and your complete phone number is never stored in our system. Most states do have laws that require local staff to contact authorities in certain situations, like if there is a child or vulnerable adult who is in danger.
While almost all callers are connected directly to a staff member or volunteer at a local sexual assault service provider, a handful of providers use an answering service after daytime business hours. This service helps manage the flow of calls. If all staff members are busy, you may choose to leave a phone number with the answering service. In this case, the number will be confidential and will be given directly to the organization’s staff member for a callback. If you reach an answering service, you can try calling back after some time has passed, or you can choose to call during regular business hours when more staff members are available. You can also access 24/7 help online by visiting online.rainn.org.
Who are the sexual assault service providers?
Sexual assault service providers are organizations or agencies dedicated to supporting survivors of sexual assault. The providers who answer calls placed to the hotline are known as RAINN affiliates. To be part of the National Sexual Assault Hotline, affiliates must agree to uphold RAINN’s confidentiality standards. That means:
- Never releasing records or information about the call without the consent of the caller, except when obligated by law
- Only making reports to the police or other agencies when the caller consents, unless obligated by law
- Agreeing to RAINN’s non-discrimination policy
To learn more about how a provider can become an affiliate of the National Sexual Assault Hotline, visit the Sexual Assault Service Provider information page. Volunteer opportunities for the National Sexual Assault Hotline are coordinated through these local providers. Search for volunteer opportunities near you.
How was the National Sexual Assault Hotline created?
The National Sexual Assault Hotline was the nation’s first decentralized hotline, connecting those in need with help in their local communities. It’s made up of a network of independent sexual assault service providers, vetted by RAINN, who answer calls to a single, nationwide hotline number. Since it was first created in 1994, the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE and online.rainn.org) has helped more than 3 million people affected by sexual violence.
Before the telephone hotline was created, there was no central place where survivors could get help. Local sexual assault services providers were well equipped to handle support services, but the lack of a national hotline meant the issue did not receive as much attention as it should. In response, RAINN developed a unique national hotline system to combine all the advantages of a national organization with all the abilities and expertise of local programs. One nationwide hotline number makes it easier for survivors to be connected with the help they deserve.
Anyone affected by sexual assault, whether it happened to you or someone you care about, can find support on the National Sexual Assault Hotline. You can also visit online.rainn.org to receive support via confidential online chat.
If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis and need to chat with a qualified crisis responder, we are here for you.
If you are an underrepresented individual (person of color, LGBTQ2S+, person living with disabilities, neurodivergent, and/or other marginalized identities), and experiencing obstacles because of (or simply have questions about) your identities, we want to help you navigate those.
Please text “THRIVE” to begin your conversation with us 24/7/365, from anywhere: +1.313.662.8209
We are experienced suicide interveners who will help keep you safe during times of acute mental health crises. If you are not in an acute crisis, but are dealing with stress as you navigate identity, orientation, or barriers to academic and professional entry, we can help! We are here to support your whole-self and we’re happy to help you during these troubling times.
THRIVE Lifeline offers 24/7/365 judgment-free, confidential text messaging to individuals aged 18+.
Click here for a list of other non-carceral support options in addition to THRIVE Lifeline
The National Grad Crisis Line
1.877.GRAD.HLP (1.877.472.3457)
The National Grad Crisis Line helps graduate students reach free, confidential telephone counseling, crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and information and referral services provided by specially-trained call-takers. Caring, professional staff and well-trained volunteers answer around the clock.
All counselors have completed training to understand the unique issues faced by graduate students. In addition to listening to and empathizing with a caller’s concerns, counselors assess the caller’s lethality risk, counsel, and offer various local support services and mental health resources for follow-up.
1.877.GRAD.HLP
https://gradresources.org/
Who We Are
Native & Strong Lifeline
Available 24/7
Dial 988 + 4
The Native & Strong Lifeline is a crisis call center operated entirely by Native staff and is available 24/7 in Washington
State. To connect with the Native & Strong Lifeline from a Washington State area code, dial 988 and press “4”.
The Native crisis counselor who answers will help with mental health crises in an empathetic and culturally connected way.
The Native & Strong Lifeline currently employs 16 Indigenous counselors from all over the United States. In addition to the training all 988 crisis counselors receive, Native & Strong counselors are trained in cultural competency, traditional forms of healing, and Native slang and language. Counselors use cultural activities, traditional medicines, and connections with elders and Native healers as a part of self-care planning with callers, in addition to clinical and community resources.
Although Native & Strong is only available in Washington State, this crisis call center can serve as a model for Tribes
that want to open their own crisis call centers nationwide.
To learn more about how Native & Strong was created, visit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hleYKuADK70
Domestic and Sexual Violence Is Never Okay
StrongHearts Native Helpline 1-844-7NATIVE (762-8483) is a 24/7 safe, confidential and anonymous domestic, dating and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans and Alaska Natives, offering culturally-appropriate support and advocacy.
Our Services
StrongHearts Native Helpline (1-844-762-8483) is a 24/7 confidential and anonymous culturally-appropriate domestic, dating and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans. StrongHearts advocates offer the following services at no cost:
- Peer support and advocacy
- Information and education about domestic violence and sexual violence
- Personalized safety planning
- Crisis intervention
- Referrals to Native-centered domestic violence and sexual violence service providers
- Basic information about health options
- Support finding a local health facility or crisis center that is trained to care for survivors of sexual assault and offers services like sexual assault forensic exams
- General information about jurisdiction and legal advocacy referrals
MILITARY SERVICES CRISIS LINE
886 – 781 – 8010
We offer help around the clock – 24/7, 365 days a year. Our Crisis Response Team is staffed by our highly trained, compassionate crisis teams – and all calls are completely confidential.
Centerstone’s Military Services
Centerstone’s Military Services provides high-quality, culturally competent mental health care to active duty service members, National Guard and Reserve Troops, veterans from all eras and members of their families. By partnering with a network of professionals across the globe, Centerstone’s Military Services are available across all 50 U.S. states and in Europe. Centerstone’s Military Services also partners with other military-friendly organizations, including Wounded Warrior Project and Cohen Veterans Network, to provide a full continuum of services, including counseling, peer mentoring, workshops, homelessness intervention, case management and more. Centerstone’s Military Services has provided specialized care to approximately 15,000 individuals, couples and families.
Trevor Lifeline
TO CALL THE LIFELINE
Call 1-866-488-7386
TO TEXT THE LIFELINE
“START” to 678-678
or use this link TEXT
FOR ONLINE CHAT
About TrevorLifeline
TrevorLifeline offers 24/7, free and confidential support by phone, text message (SMS) and online chat. We support LGBTQ+ young people in the U.S. and Mexico who may be experiencing emotional distress related to gender & sexual identity, loneliness, relationships, suicide, supporting a friend or family member.
As part of our commitment to preventing suicide, we are available to help you if you are considering suicide or harming yourself, or if you are noticing warning signs in a friend or family member.
When you reach out to us you will talk with one our friendly and supportive volunteers who are experienced in how to help people in your situation. They will listen to you, unpack your story and feelings, and work with you to help you through your challenges. We are open 24 hours a day, every day of the week. We are always available to talk with you.
The team at the National Runaway Safeline is there for you and offers a range of support services 24/7.
• Hotline – Call 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929) to speak with a trained NRS staff member or volunteer who will listen and support you.
• Live Chat – Our live chat service is a quick and easy way to connect with a compassionate person who will answer your questions and provide help.
• Email – When you email NRS’s Crisis Services team, you can expect a response as soon as possible.
• Forum – Post questions or comments to the NRS forum, scroll through past posts and invite others to share their experiences with you.
• Resource Referrals – Using the nation’s largest database of agencies and services that support young people, NRS refers youth and families to local resources, such as shelters, mental health services, food pantries and more.
• Home Free – In partnership with Greyhound Lines, Inc., the Home Free program reunites youth with their family or guardian through a free bus ticket home or to a safe alternative living arrangement. Learn more here.
• Mediation and Message Service – NRS helps reestablish healthy lines of communication for youth and their parents/guardians through mediated conference calls and a message service.
Deaf & HoH Accessible Crisis Line
Video Phone with ASL
Available 24/7/365
Call VP (321) 800-3323
Crisis Resources and Deaf-Accessible Hotlines
The National Center for College Students with Disabilities (NCCSD) offers several resources and strategies to locate deaf-accessible crisis services, community resources and hotlines:
- Crisis Line for VideoPhone users who use American Sign Language (available 24/7): (321) 800-DEAF (321-800-3323)
- SAMHSA National Disaster Distress Hotline:
- TTY Hotline: 800-846-8517
- VideoPhone Hotline: 800-985-5990
- ASL NOW Button goes to link: https://vibrant.aslnow.io/app/8/10004
- ASL FAQ & VIDEOS Link: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline/asl-faq
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline:
- To chat online with a counselor (2pm-2am Monday-Friday Eastern Standard Time)
- TTY Hotline: 800-799-4889
- Crisis text chatline:
- free, available 24/7, sometimes has Deaf counselors available
- text START to 741-741
- National Domestic Violence Hotline:
- E-mail: deafhelp@thehotline.org
- TTY: 1-800-787-3224 (24/7 hotline)
- VP: 1-855-812-1001 (Monday to Friday 9AM—5PM Pacific Standard Time
Link: https://www.nccsdclearinghouse.org/crisis-resources.html
You matter. You are not alone. Meaningful social connections can make a huge difference. You deserve support.
If you know or find additional resources, please share. If you have feedback, please share.
Email us at: webmail@peergalaxy.com
“when the world comes crashing at
your feet
it’s okay to let others
help pick up the pieces
if we’re present to take part in your
happiness
when your circumstances are great
we are more than capable
of sharing your pain”
― Rupi Kaur, The Sun and Her Flowers
2SLGBT+ CRISIS CALL & TEXT SERVICES GUIDE
YOUR GUIDE TO CRISIS CALL & TEXT SERVICES
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline | Crisis Text Line | Youthline |
Text or cal l988 | Text “NATIVE” to 741741 | Call 877-968-8491 or text” teen2teen” to 839863 |
Available 24/7 | Available 24/7 | Available 24/7, youth peers answering from 4pm-10pm PST. |
Connects to Crisis Counselor | Connects to Crisis Counselor | Connects to youth peer counselors native youth peer counselors available |
For Any Person | For Any Person | For Youth |
For any mental health Crisis | For any mental health Crisis | For any mental health crisis or general emotional support |
Formerly known as the Suicide Prevention Lifeline, operated by SAMHSA | Operated by Crisis Text Line | Operated by Lines for Life |