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Training Opportunities in July 2020
List Provided Courtesy of State of Oregon, Oregon Health Authority
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At the top, the 24/7/365 SAMHSA Disaster Helpline and similar links.
Next, Bundled “All Day” Events
Some organizations (like 12 step recovery programs, AA, NA, AlAnon, etc.) have so many events happening throughout the day that they need to be in a bundled listing to spare endless scrolling. Often there is a link to look up events by zip code and other criteria.
Lastly, Time-Specific Events
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https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline
SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
The Disaster Distress Helpline, 1-800-985-5990, is a 24/7, 365-day-a-year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. This toll-free, multilingual, and confidential crisis support service is available to all residents in the United States and its territories. Stress, anxiety, and other depression-like symptoms are common reactions after a disaster. Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
This crisis support service is for anyone experiencing emotional distress related to disasters such as:
The Disaster Distress Helpline also answers calls and texts related to infectious disease outbreaks, such as the Ebola outbreak, incidents of community unrest, and other traumatic events.
The impact of crises may affect people in different ways. Learn how to recognize the warning signs and risk factors for emotional distress related to natural and human-caused disasters.
The Disaster Distress Helpline is open to everyone. This includes survivors of disasters; loved ones of victims; first responders; rescue, recovery, and relief workers; clergy; and parents and caregivers. You may call for yourself or on behalf of someone else.
From the United States and its territories, call 1-800-985-5990 to connect with a trained crisis counselor, 24/7. Spanish-speakers can call the hotline and press “2” for 24/7 bilingual support.
Callers to the hotline can also connect with counselors in over 100 other languages via 3rd-party interpretation services; to connect with a counselor in your primary language, simply indicate your preferred language to the responding counselor and she/he will connect to a live interpreter (interpretation in less commonly-spoken languages may require calling back at an appointed time). Learn more and download information about the Disaster Distress Helpline in 30 of the most commonly-spoken languages in the U.S.
To connect with a live DDH crisis counselor 24/7 via SMS, from the 50 states text “TalkWithUs” for English or “Hablanos” for Spanish to 66746. Spanish-speakers from Puerto Rico can text “Hablanos” to 1-787-339-2663.
Texting is subscription-based and only involves a few steps:
Standard text and data message rates will apply when texting from mobile phones. International text and data rates may apply from within U.S. territories and free association nations. SAMHSA will not sell your phone numbers to other parties.
The Disaster Distress Helpline’s TTY number 1-800-846-8517 is available 24/7 to Deaf and hard of hearing individuals, who can also utilize the texting options or their preferred Relay service (including 7-1-1) to connect with the main DDH hotline 1-800-985-5990, 24/7.
In an effort to broaden our reach to disaster survivors and emergency responders, the Disaster Distress Helpline has developed online peer support communities through Facebook Groups for those who have experienced a natural or human-caused disaster. These online communities offer opportunities for survivors and responders to connect with others who have experienced similar events, share accurate information and trusted resources, and help one another continue to heal from the effects of a traumatic event.
The purpose of DDH Online Peer Support Communities is to create enhanced opportunities for survivors and responders of disaster to come together for mutual aid and emotional support.
Trained Peer Supporters
DDH Online Peer Support includes trained peer supporters who assist with group moderation and vetting resources. In addition to community forums, our goal is also to create purposeful discussions lead by peer supporters with specific themes and relevant topics. While each survivor and responder’s experiences are unique, being with peers who have had a similar experience can promote connection, offer new ways of coping, and build a foundation of trust.
Peer support does not take the place of therapy or counseling. The opportunity to provide mutual aid and support to others who have faced similar challenges, when and where they need it, offers hope that healing and recovery is possible after a disaster.
Immediate Crisis Support
All DDH Online Peer Support Communities are monitored 24/7 by a designated DDH crisis center where crisis counselors are available to talk to members who may be in emotional distress and need crisis support. Members can talk to a counselor at any time of the day or night via Crisis Support Over Messenger (CSOM).
Survivors and Responders of the COVID-19 Pandemic
DDH Online Peer Support Communities offer peer support for anyone who identifies as a survivor or responder of the COVID-19 pandemic. Both survivors and responders can come together for mutual aid, to share trusted resources, and to help one another continue to heal from the effects of a national pandemic. Survivors and responders may include but are not limited to, any healthcare workers, emergency responders, parents/caregivers, educators, individuals who have lost loved ones, people who are dealing with “Long-haul COVID”, those impacted by job loss or economic hardship during the pandemic, and anyone else who has been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. DDH-trained Peer Supporters are also available to listen and offer validation and encouragement. Additionally, they provide structured moderation within the community to engage members in meaningful discussions on relevant topics and offer timely and trusted resources. To join our Facebook group dedicated to Survivors and Responders of the COVID-19 Pandemic, click here.
Survivors of Mass Violence
DDH Online Peer Support Communities offer peer support for survivors of mass violence in the United States including mass shootings, terrorist attacks, or other large-scale community violence. Survivors and loved ones who have experienced mass violence can connect with one another and provide emotional support in the aftermath of a mass violence incident, including how to cope with activating events and memorials, self-care strategies, and challenges with daily living. DDH-trained Peer Supporters are available to listen to members, and offer validation and encouragement. They also provide structured moderation to engage members in meaningful discussions on relevant topics and provide timely and trusted resources. If you are a survivor or the loved one of a survivor of mass violence and need support, please join our Facebook group by requesting to be a member here.
If you’re not in immediate need of crisis counseling support and would like to contact us for other reasons, send an email. Contact us for:
Our staff appreciate hearing from people about their experiences. SAMHSA takes feedback about our services, whether it is positive or negative, very seriously.
SAMHSA also encourages public promotion of the Disaster Distress Helpline. Anyone can use the Disaster Distress Helpline logo and telephone number on their website and link to the Disaster Distress Helpline’s materials and social media properties.
Call 211 for information about disaster-related evacuations, shelters, food and clothing distribution, volunteer opportunities, and other resources and referrals. Or visit the national 211 Call Center Search website to find the 211 information and referral center nearest you.
Follow the Disaster Distress Helpline on Facebook.
The National Center for College Students with Disabilities (NCCSD) offers several resources and strategies to locate deaf-accessible crisis services, community resources and hotlines:
Link: https://www.nccsdclearinghouse.org/crisis-resources.html
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Starting July 16, people in Oregon and nationwide will be able to call, text or chat 988, a new three-digit number, available 24/7, that will directly connect anyone experiencing a behavioral health crisis to compassionate care and support from trained crisis counselors. The 988 dialing-code connects callers to the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, a network of local crisis call-centers throughout the country. In Oregon, 988 call-centers are operated by Lines for Life statewide, and Northwest Human Services in Marion and Polk counties.
988 was established in July 2022 to improve access to crisis services in a way that meets our country’s growing suicide and mental health-related crisis care needs. 988 provides easier access to behavioral health crisis services, which are distinct from the public safety purposes of 911 (where the focus is on dispatching Emergency Medical Services, fire and police as needed).
911 continues to operate as it does across the state. For serious and life-threatening situations, 988 call centers work with local mental health providers to support appropriate interventions.
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and Oregon’s 988 call centers are collaborating with 911 Public Safety Answering Points to develop a roadmap on how 911 and 988 can coordinate with each other in the future.
988 crisis counselors are trained to use the least invasive interventions. Oftentimes, responding to a call, text or chat is all that is needed to help someone in crisis. In fact, more than 95 percent of current calls are resolved over the phone.
If a 988 call cannot be resolved over the phone, a mobile crisis team or first responder may be dispatched.
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has an infographic with more information on what happens when people call, text or chat.
Community partners interested in helping promote 988 can use posters, social media shareables and other materials about 988 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration at samhsa.gov/988. Learn more about 988 in Oregon on OHA’s 988 webpage. Read press release about 988.
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 |
Local, state, national and LGBTQ crisis and support resources.
Lines for Life will connect you with 24-hr crisis lines that provide crisis intervention and targeted support for youth, families, older adults, military service members and veterans for mental health crises and support, suicide prevention, help with addiction and recovery and racial equity and support – in partnership with the Oregon Health Authority.
English: 800-273-8255
En español: 888-628-9454
TTY: 800-799-4TTY (4889)
Oregon YouthLine: 877-968-8491.
Oregon YouthLine is a peer crisis line for youth ages 21 and younger. Teens are available to help daily, 4 to 10 p.m. Pacific Time (off-hour calls answered by adult call counselors) or chat online at the YouthLine website.
Text: “teen2teen” to 839863
Chat online: at YouthLine website
24/7 Crisis Text Line: Text 741741 with the message “Home” for support any time, night or day.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – National suicide prevention support, available 24/7. Call: 800-273-8255.
Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio – in Spanish call: 888-628-9454.
LGBTQ CRISIS LINES & ONLINE CHAT
Trevor Lifeline (for LGBTQ youth) 24 hours: 1-866-488-7386.
TrevorChat is available 24/7 days a week, or you can text the word “START” to 678-678, available 24/7.
Q Chat Space is an online community chat for LGBTQ youth and teens who are questioning their identity, ages 13-19, facilitated by staff and volunteers from LGBTQ community centers around the country. Provides a place to connect and get access to information and resources. Q Chat Space is a program of CenterLink, the national organization for LGBTQ community centers.
Oregon Child Abuse Hotline – to report child abuse and neglect call: 855-503-SAFE (7233), available 24/7
Reach Out Oregon Warmline – Parent Support Line call: 833-732-2467, Monday – Friday 12-7 pm PST (except for holidays).
A parent / caregiver support service that provides peer support, access to services and referrals for parents and caregivers with a child or youth experiencing emotional, behavioral and mental health challenges. The warmline is a project of Reach Out Oregon and the Oregon Family Support Network.
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.
https://gradresources.org/
Get Support Now
If you are feeling suicidal, lonely, or depressed, we are here for you. Whatever the reason, you will get help from a trained volunteer offering nonjudgmental support. The 24/7 Helpline is confidential and free. You can call or text us any time at 988.
You can also use these links
As of July 16th, 2022, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL), is transitioning to a three digit number, 988. 988 is intended to create an ease of access to care and improve mental health response. NSPL has shared a helpful FAQ document here.
As a member of the NSPL Network, Samaritans will be answering calls going to this line. Moving to 988 does not mean our current number (877-870-4673) goes away. You can still call or text us at this number 24/7.
We are here for you.
USE THIS LINK TO OPEN THE VA WELCOME KIT
Whether you’re just getting out of the service or you’ve been a civilian for years now, the VA Welcome Kit can help guide you to the benefits and services you’ve earned.
Based on where you are in life, your VA benefits and services can support you in different ways. Keep your welcome kit handy, so you can turn to it throughout your life—like when it’s time to go to school, get a job, buy a house, get health care, retire, or make plans for your care as you age.
File a claim for disability compensation for conditions related to your military service, and manage your benefits over time.
Apply for VA health care, find out how to access services, and manage your health and benefits online.
Apply for and manage your GI Bill and other education benefits to help pay for college and training programs.
Find out if you’re eligible for VA home loan programs to help you buy, build, repair, or keep a home. If you have a service-connected disability, see if you qualify for a housing grant to help you live more independently.
Apply for vocational rehabilitation services, get support for your Veteran-owned small business, and access other career resources.
Explore VA life insurance options for Veterans, service members, and families. Manage your policy online, file claims for benefits, and access helpful resources.
Apply for monthly payments for wartime Veterans and survivors with limited or no income who meet certain age and disability requirements.
Get help planning a burial in a VA national cemetery, order a headstone or other memorial item to honor a Veteran’s service, and apply for survivor and dependent benefits.
Apply for a printed Veteran ID card, get your VA benefit letters and medical records, and learn how to apply for a discharge upgrade.
Learn about benefits for spouses and dependents of a Veteran or service member, including added support if you’re caring for a Veteran with a service-connected disability.
LOCATE SERVICES IN OREGON
The Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs (ODVA) has a comprehensive online resource guide (VETERAN RESOURCE NAVIGATOR) available to assist veterans in finding the benefits that are most useful to their unique circumstances at this time.
Use the link below for the Veteran Resource Navigator
https://www.oregon.gov/
Click on the link blow for interactive map access resources in your county in Oregon.
COVID-19 ALERT – Due to COVID-19 many County Offices are limiting in-person services and are providing services by phone. Please call your County Veteran Service Office before going in to confirm how they can best serve you during this time.
DD214 & Military Records Request:
https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records
Veteran Resource Navigator site by ODVA:
https://www.oregon.gov/
(Oregon)Military Help Line:
Call 888-457-4838
VA Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255:
Press 1.VA Confidential crisis chat at net or text to 838255
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, National Center for PTSD:
Defining Discharge Status:
How to apply for a discharge status upgrade:
https://www.va.gov/discharge-
Oregon Supportive Services for Vets & Families (Housing):
https://caporegon.org/what-we-
Clackamas County VSO’s (Veteran Service Officers):
https://www.clackamas.us/
Portland VA Clinic that can help with homelessness & medical care:
https://www.portland.va.gov/
Portland VA Mental Health Clinic:
https://www.portland.va.gov/
Veterans Crisis Line/ Suicide Prevention:
https://www.
If you are a veteran or family member with specific questions not addressed here, or if you need other direct assistance,
please contact an ODVA Resource Navigator by calling (503) 373-2085 or toll-free at 1-800-692-9666.
Contact ODVA Headquarters
Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs
700 Summer St NE
Salem, OR 97301
Web: https://www.oregon.gov/odva/Pages/default.aspx
Phone: (800) 692-9666 or (503) 373-2085
Fax: (503) 373-2392
Email:orvetsbenefits@odva.state.or.us
Web Resources
Oregon Health Plan – Enrollment Page
https://www.oregon.gov/oha/
SAMHSA Treatment Locator
VA National Center on PTSD
VA Healthcare – Community Care network
https://www.va.gov/
VA’s Center for Women Veterans (CWV)
Minority Veterans of America
Vet Centers:
Community Based Outpatient Clinics:
Morrow County VA Telehealth Clinic (Boardman OR)
Wallowa County VA Telehealth Clinic (Enterprise OR)
Eugene VA Downtown Clinic
Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC)
Additional Resources By Phone:
Veterans Crisis Line: 800-273-8255, Press 1
Women Veterans Hotline: 855-829-663
Vet Center Call Center: 877-WAR-VETS (927-8387)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Caregiver Support Line: 855-260-3274
Lines for Life Military Help Line: Call 1-888-457-4838
Senior Loneliness Line: Call 503-200-1633
The Trevor Project: 866-488-7386
PEER SUPPORT AND PEER TRAINING
Only a trained provider can diagnose PTSD. Your responses here are private and secure—they are not collected or shared. You may take a screenshot or print this screen to share with a provider.
Do not take the self-screen for someone else. If you are concerned that someone you care about might have PTSD, please share this screen with them instead.
PTSD Information Voice Mail: (802) 296-6300
Email: ncptsd@va.gov
Also see: VA Mental Health
Mental health support available 24/7 to Oregon farmworkers
call or text (833) 987-2474
People can call the AgriStress Helpline when they are in a crisis, need resources, are concerned about a loved one or just need someone to talk to. Calls are answered within 30 seconds, and all callers are screened for suicidality and offered a 24-hour follow-up call.
The Oregon AgriStress Helpline is available 24/7. If you or someone you love is struggling, call or text (833) 987-2474. The phone line can be accessed in up to 160 languages with the help of interpreters, and the text line offers English, Spanish and Vietnamese.
The helpline’s crisis specialists understand the culture, values, stressors and lived experiences of agriculture, forestry, and fishing workers. They can also offer local mental health resources specific to these industries.
The Military Helpline serves 24-hours a day
CALL: (888) 457-4838 (24/7/365)
TEXT: MIL1 to 839863 (8am-11pm PST daily)
The Military Helpline, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, provides compassionate, confidential crisis intervention and referral among the military community.
The line is answered by a highly trained staff and a dedicated team of volunteer crisis workers, many of whom have a military background. All possess a strong understanding of the serious issues that can impact service members, veterans and their families, including the loss of a job, family strife, home foreclosure, post-traumatic stress, and other medical and health care concerns.
The Military Helpline has your back. (888) 457-4838
Download informational material about the Military Helpline:
– Informational Packet (5 pages/922K)
– Flyer (691K)
Administrative Office
5100 SW Macadam Avenue, Suite 400
Portland, OR 97239
info@LinesForLife.org
p 503.244.5211 or 800.282.7035
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
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 Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.
Need help? We are here for you 24/7.
Call 1-866-488-7386 or Text START to 678678
Or start an online CHAT: https://trevorproject.secure.force.com/apex/TrevorChatPreChatForm
Available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, including weekdays and weekends, Mon-Fri, Sat & Sun.
NOTE: During COVID-19 wait times have been a bit longer.
Additional Resources:
TrevorSpace is an affirming peer-to-peer international community and social interaction for LGBTQ young people ages 13-24.
TrevorSupportCenter features resources and answers to common questions
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/trevor-support-center/
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-involved/trevor-advocacy/
September is National Suicide Prevention Month – a time to remember the lives lost to suicide, acknowledge the millions more who have experienced suicidal thoughts, and the many individuals, families and communities that have been impacted by suicide. It’s also a time to raise awareness about suicide prevention and share messages of hope.
During September, and throughout the year, we can care about suicide prevention; connect to community, culture, data, and research; and collaborate with others to address this public health problem that has impacted millions of Americans.
Educate yourself and others about suicide prevention: Learn the warning signs and risk factors for suicide, how to support someone considering suicide, and familiarize yourself with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Each year, the SPRC creates a resource full of ways to get involved in Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Here is the resource for 2024
Read and share the 2024 National Strategy?for Suicide Prevention and Federal Action Plan.
988 Day is a national initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and emphasizing the importance of mental health and suicide prevention. Join us on September 8, 2024, in spreading the message “No Judgment. Just Help.” and check back often for materials, tools, and ideas to support your own promotional efforts and activities on 988 Day
Join the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention #BeThere Twitter/X Chat for a discussion on enhancing suicide prevention strategies, promoting open, safe, and effective communication, and important resources like 988. Throughout September, we encourage you to use #SPM24 on social media to promote hope and help-seeking, and offer support to anyone in need.
No registration is required for this free event. Watch the live event on NIMH?s Facebook page or YouTube channel.
In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month in September, the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) are hosting a livestream event on suicide prevention in health care settings.
Suicide is a major cause of death in the United States, and many people at risk of suicide don’t get the mental health care they need. In many cases, people see a health care provider in the weeks or months before a suicide attempt, making medical settings like emergency rooms and doctor’s offices key points for prevention and intervention.
The event will cover:
No registration is required for this free event. Watch the live event on NIMH?s Facebook page or YouTube channel
Join SAMHSA for a special event in honor of National Suicide Prevention Month. SAMHSA’s Suicide Prevention Branch is hosting a fireside chat on Black youth suicide prevention, featuring speakers from SAMHSA, young adults with lived experience, and experts in suicide prevention among Black youth. Research shows that from 2018 to 2021, Black individuals aged 10-24 experienced a 37% increase in suicide, the largest increase among racial groups. This webinar will highlight the efforts of SAMHSA’s Black Youth Suicide Prevention Initiative and focus on actions to support youth in their communities. Gain valuable insights from experts and young people about addressing Black youth suicide and learn how to embed equity in suicide prevention efforts.
Everyone has a role to play in preventing suicide. For instance, faith communities can work to prevent suicide simply by helping people navigate the struggles of life to find a sustainable sense of hope, meaning, and purpose, in addition to encouraging individuals to engage in behavioral health care. Schools can implement suicide prevention programs that provide early intervention, while workplaces can encourage employees to utilize employee assistance programs that provide mental health resources and a nurturing, supportive environment for all. Similarly, community centers can host mental health support groups that incorporate wellness activities, and local businesses can promote and encourage mental health awareness by providing resources to employees and customers.
Losing a loved one to suicide can be profoundly painful for family and friends. SAMHSA’s Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC)
helps suicide loss survivors find local and national organizations, websites, and other resources that provide support, healing, and a sense of community.
Talking with someone about your thoughts and feelings can save your life. There are steps you can take to keep yourself safe through a crisis. Call or text 988 any time or chat online
with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
You can also visit FindSupport.gov to get support to find resources on:
Learn how to recognize the warning signs when someone’s at risk—and what action steps you can take. If you believe someone may be in danger of suicide:
Learn how to talk about mental health to help you speak to a loved one who you may think is experiencing any mental health concerns.
Click Here for United States Hotlines
Hotlines for suicide,
Domestic violence,
Anxiety,
Depression,
and other topics
Raíces is thrilled to announce the launch of our on-demand Suicide Prevention and Intervention for Latine Communities training! Led by our dedicated experts, Dra. Ruth Zúñiga and Dra. Daisy Bueno.
To register please visit: https://raicesdebienestar.ce21.com/
For more information about this training please contact Ruby Cabrera at ruby@raicesdebienesetar.com
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The Self-Harm & Suicidal Thoughts support group offers a safe and compassionate space for individuals to share their struggles, find understanding, and seek hope in their journey towards healing and recovery.
When you create an account you’ll always come back to where you left off. With an account you can also be notified of new replies, save bookmarks, and use likes to thank others. We can all work together to make this community great. 
Use the link Below to Join
SupportGroups.com is a safe, social support network that allows members & therapists to engage in group discussions for everyone involved. Our groups provide support for those dealing with Mental and Physical Health issues, Addiction, Relationships, or their Identity. Our mission is simple: Provide support in a safe online community for everyone who needs it.
Daily: 6AM – 6PM PST
Hey Sam is a dedicated peer-to-peer texting service for people up to 24 years old. Designed for and staffed by young people, Hey Sam gives youth the opportunity to reach peers if they are struggling, need someone to talk to, or need support.
If you or someone you know is feeling lonely, depressed, overwhelmed, or suicidal, we are here for you.
Whatever the reason, reach out. You are not alone.
By texting short code 439-726 you will be connected to a support line chat. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. If you no longer wish to receive messages from Hey Sam, you may opt out at any time by texting the word STOP. You may opt back in by texting the services again. You may reply HELP for help. While Hey Sam operates from 9am to 9pm, Samaritans Helpline is available 24x7x365 by phone or text at 877-870-4673 (sms:+18778704673) and is available to anyone of any age. You may contact Hey Sam by email at heysam@samaritanshope.org with questions about these Terms. Privacy Policy
Do you ever just want to be able to talk about what’s happening and not be afraid to share? Come join others who live with the pain and want to share hope with each other without judgement or fear of reaction.
Who: Anyone who has ever tried to die by suicide and/or anyone living with thoughts/visions/plans or dreams of suicide; people who want a place to talk about it and feel heard!
What: SLOP is a 90-minute meeting designed and facilitated by survivors for survivors! It provides a space for individuals to come together so they can share their experience, strength, and hope!
Why: Many of us have learned to keep our experiences hidden for fear of others trying to “fix us”, force us to take medications or go into the hospital. As a result, we sometimes feel alone with no one we can trust to just talk about it.
IPS (Intentional Peer Support) principles guide our open conversations about living as a survivor
888-234-7243
Many seniors in our community face unique challenges.
In some cases, LGBTQIA+ seniors may not be out to family and if they are, often fear having to go back in the closet if they need assisted services.
We understand that and can talk about it.
We provide a confidential safe space where seniors can speak about their unique issues concerning sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. This includes coming out issues, family dynamics, relationship concerns, elder abuse, HIV/AIDS anxiety, safer sex information, suicide, and much more.
Sometimes you just need to be heard. We’re here.
You deserve respect, support, affirmation, and acceptance.
We don’t give advice, and we never tell you what you should do. Ultimately, those choices are yours to make, but we are here to help you on your journey.
Our highly trained & dedicated LGBTQIA+ volunteers are here to provide free & confidential services.
Everyone who offers support at the LGBT National Help Center identifies as part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
We offer support, information, and local resources throughout the United States and beyond.
We will never report your calls to any outside organization or authority.
Calls are never outsourced or answered by any other organizations.
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN CALLING THE LGBT NATIONAL SENIOR HOTLINE
We provide a safe space while on a call.
All of our peer support volunteers are trained and identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Our calls are confidential. We don’t know who you are.
There are no recordings made of your conversation.
If you would like us to search for local resources near you, we might ask for your zip code/postal code or city, state, or country. We will never ask for your exact address.
Sometimes our conversations can be heavy, and a person might need to stop the conversation and let the emotions they are feeling sink in. That’s ok. If it’s time for you to end the call, you should certainly do so. You will not be judged, and we’re very glad you called for the amount of time you did.
We don’t call other suicide hotlines, 911, or rescue services on your behalf. While we will not make those calls for you, we will do our best to provide you with the phone numbers to call for yourself if you choose. (The exception is if you make credible threat to someone else.)
If you attempt to start a call during open hours and can’t get through, that means that all of our volunteers are currently talking with other people. Please try back in a few minutes. Should you still not be able to get through, you are always welcome to email us at help@LGBThotline.org.
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https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline
SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
The Disaster Distress Helpline, 1-800-985-5990, is a 24/7, 365-day-a-year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. This toll-free, multilingual, and confidential crisis support service is available to all residents in the United States and its territories. Stress, anxiety, and other depression-like symptoms are common reactions after a disaster. Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
This crisis support service is for anyone experiencing emotional distress related to disasters such as:
The Disaster Distress Helpline also answers calls and texts related to infectious disease outbreaks, such as the Ebola outbreak, incidents of community unrest, and other traumatic events.
The impact of crises may affect people in different ways. Learn how to recognize the warning signs and risk factors for emotional distress related to natural and human-caused disasters.
The Disaster Distress Helpline is open to everyone. This includes survivors of disasters; loved ones of victims; first responders; rescue, recovery, and relief workers; clergy; and parents and caregivers. You may call for yourself or on behalf of someone else.
From the United States and its territories, call 1-800-985-5990 to connect with a trained crisis counselor, 24/7. Spanish-speakers can call the hotline and press “2” for 24/7 bilingual support.
Callers to the hotline can also connect with counselors in over 100 other languages via 3rd-party interpretation services; to connect with a counselor in your primary language, simply indicate your preferred language to the responding counselor and she/he will connect to a live interpreter (interpretation in less commonly-spoken languages may require calling back at an appointed time). Learn more and download information about the Disaster Distress Helpline in 30 of the most commonly-spoken languages in the U.S.
To connect with a live DDH crisis counselor 24/7 via SMS, from the 50 states text “TalkWithUs” for English or “Hablanos” for Spanish to 66746. Spanish-speakers from Puerto Rico can text “Hablanos” to 1-787-339-2663.
Texting is subscription-based and only involves a few steps:
Standard text and data message rates will apply when texting from mobile phones. International text and data rates may apply from within U.S. territories and free association nations. SAMHSA will not sell your phone numbers to other parties.
The Disaster Distress Helpline’s TTY number 1-800-846-8517 is available 24/7 to Deaf and hard of hearing individuals, who can also utilize the texting options or their preferred Relay service (including 7-1-1) to connect with the main DDH hotline 1-800-985-5990, 24/7.
In an effort to broaden our reach to disaster survivors and emergency responders, the Disaster Distress Helpline has developed online peer support communities through Facebook Groups for those who have experienced a natural or human-caused disaster. These online communities offer opportunities for survivors and responders to connect with others who have experienced similar events, share accurate information and trusted resources, and help one another continue to heal from the effects of a traumatic event.
The purpose of DDH Online Peer Support Communities is to create enhanced opportunities for survivors and responders of disaster to come together for mutual aid and emotional support.
Trained Peer Supporters
DDH Online Peer Support includes trained peer supporters who assist with group moderation and vetting resources. In addition to community forums, our goal is also to create purposeful discussions lead by peer supporters with specific themes and relevant topics. While each survivor and responder’s experiences are unique, being with peers who have had a similar experience can promote connection, offer new ways of coping, and build a foundation of trust.
Peer support does not take the place of therapy or counseling. The opportunity to provide mutual aid and support to others who have faced similar challenges, when and where they need it, offers hope that healing and recovery is possible after a disaster.
Immediate Crisis Support
All DDH Online Peer Support Communities are monitored 24/7 by a designated DDH crisis center where crisis counselors are available to talk to members who may be in emotional distress and need crisis support. Members can talk to a counselor at any time of the day or night via Crisis Support Over Messenger (CSOM).
Survivors and Responders of the COVID-19 Pandemic
DDH Online Peer Support Communities offer peer support for anyone who identifies as a survivor or responder of the COVID-19 pandemic. Both survivors and responders can come together for mutual aid, to share trusted resources, and to help one another continue to heal from the effects of a national pandemic. Survivors and responders may include but are not limited to, any healthcare workers, emergency responders, parents/caregivers, educators, individuals who have lost loved ones, people who are dealing with “Long-haul COVID”, those impacted by job loss or economic hardship during the pandemic, and anyone else who has been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. DDH-trained Peer Supporters are also available to listen and offer validation and encouragement. Additionally, they provide structured moderation within the community to engage members in meaningful discussions on relevant topics and offer timely and trusted resources. To join our Facebook group dedicated to Survivors and Responders of the COVID-19 Pandemic, click here.
Survivors of Mass Violence
DDH Online Peer Support Communities offer peer support for survivors of mass violence in the United States including mass shootings, terrorist attacks, or other large-scale community violence. Survivors and loved ones who have experienced mass violence can connect with one another and provide emotional support in the aftermath of a mass violence incident, including how to cope with activating events and memorials, self-care strategies, and challenges with daily living. DDH-trained Peer Supporters are available to listen to members, and offer validation and encouragement. They also provide structured moderation to engage members in meaningful discussions on relevant topics and provide timely and trusted resources. If you are a survivor or the loved one of a survivor of mass violence and need support, please join our Facebook group by requesting to be a member here.
If you’re not in immediate need of crisis counseling support and would like to contact us for other reasons, send an email. Contact us for:
Our staff appreciate hearing from people about their experiences. SAMHSA takes feedback about our services, whether it is positive or negative, very seriously.
SAMHSA also encourages public promotion of the Disaster Distress Helpline. Anyone can use the Disaster Distress Helpline logo and telephone number on their website and link to the Disaster Distress Helpline’s materials and social media properties.
Call 211 for information about disaster-related evacuations, shelters, food and clothing distribution, volunteer opportunities, and other resources and referrals. Or visit the national 211 Call Center Search website to find the 211 information and referral center nearest you.
Follow the Disaster Distress Helpline on Facebook.
The National Center for College Students with Disabilities (NCCSD) offers several resources and strategies to locate deaf-accessible crisis services, community resources and hotlines:
Link: https://www.nccsdclearinghouse.org/crisis-resources.html
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Starting July 16, people in Oregon and nationwide will be able to call, text or chat 988, a new three-digit number, available 24/7, that will directly connect anyone experiencing a behavioral health crisis to compassionate care and support from trained crisis counselors. The 988 dialing-code connects callers to the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, a network of local crisis call-centers throughout the country. In Oregon, 988 call-centers are operated by Lines for Life statewide, and Northwest Human Services in Marion and Polk counties.
988 was established in July 2022 to improve access to crisis services in a way that meets our country’s growing suicide and mental health-related crisis care needs. 988 provides easier access to behavioral health crisis services, which are distinct from the public safety purposes of 911 (where the focus is on dispatching Emergency Medical Services, fire and police as needed).
911 continues to operate as it does across the state. For serious and life-threatening situations, 988 call centers work with local mental health providers to support appropriate interventions.
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and Oregon’s 988 call centers are collaborating with 911 Public Safety Answering Points to develop a roadmap on how 911 and 988 can coordinate with each other in the future.
988 crisis counselors are trained to use the least invasive interventions. Oftentimes, responding to a call, text or chat is all that is needed to help someone in crisis. In fact, more than 95 percent of current calls are resolved over the phone.
If a 988 call cannot be resolved over the phone, a mobile crisis team or first responder may be dispatched.
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has an infographic with more information on what happens when people call, text or chat.
Community partners interested in helping promote 988 can use posters, social media shareables and other materials about 988 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration at samhsa.gov/988. Learn more about 988 in Oregon on OHA’s 988 webpage. Read press release about 988.
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 |
Local, state, national and LGBTQ crisis and support resources.
Lines for Life will connect you with 24-hr crisis lines that provide crisis intervention and targeted support for youth, families, older adults, military service members and veterans for mental health crises and support, suicide prevention, help with addiction and recovery and racial equity and support – in partnership with the Oregon Health Authority.
English: 800-273-8255
En español: 888-628-9454
TTY: 800-799-4TTY (4889)
Oregon YouthLine: 877-968-8491.
Oregon YouthLine is a peer crisis line for youth ages 21 and younger. Teens are available to help daily, 4 to 10 p.m. Pacific Time (off-hour calls answered by adult call counselors) or chat online at the YouthLine website.
Text: “teen2teen” to 839863
Chat online: at YouthLine website
24/7 Crisis Text Line: Text 741741 with the message “Home” for support any time, night or day.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – National suicide prevention support, available 24/7. Call: 800-273-8255.
Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio – in Spanish call: 888-628-9454.
LGBTQ CRISIS LINES & ONLINE CHAT
Trevor Lifeline (for LGBTQ youth) 24 hours: 1-866-488-7386.
TrevorChat is available 24/7 days a week, or you can text the word “START” to 678-678, available 24/7.
Q Chat Space is an online community chat for LGBTQ youth and teens who are questioning their identity, ages 13-19, facilitated by staff and volunteers from LGBTQ community centers around the country. Provides a place to connect and get access to information and resources. Q Chat Space is a program of CenterLink, the national organization for LGBTQ community centers.
Oregon Child Abuse Hotline – to report child abuse and neglect call: 855-503-SAFE (7233), available 24/7
Reach Out Oregon Warmline – Parent Support Line call: 833-732-2467, Monday – Friday 12-7 pm PST (except for holidays).
A parent / caregiver support service that provides peer support, access to services and referrals for parents and caregivers with a child or youth experiencing emotional, behavioral and mental health challenges. The warmline is a project of Reach Out Oregon and the Oregon Family Support Network.
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.
https://gradresources.org/
Get Support Now
If you are feeling suicidal, lonely, or depressed, we are here for you. Whatever the reason, you will get help from a trained volunteer offering nonjudgmental support. The 24/7 Helpline is confidential and free. You can call or text us any time at 988.
You can also use these links
As of July 16th, 2022, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL), is transitioning to a three digit number, 988. 988 is intended to create an ease of access to care and improve mental health response. NSPL has shared a helpful FAQ document here.
As a member of the NSPL Network, Samaritans will be answering calls going to this line. Moving to 988 does not mean our current number (877-870-4673) goes away. You can still call or text us at this number 24/7.
We are here for you.
USE THIS LINK TO OPEN THE VA WELCOME KIT
Whether you’re just getting out of the service or you’ve been a civilian for years now, the VA Welcome Kit can help guide you to the benefits and services you’ve earned.
Based on where you are in life, your VA benefits and services can support you in different ways. Keep your welcome kit handy, so you can turn to it throughout your life—like when it’s time to go to school, get a job, buy a house, get health care, retire, or make plans for your care as you age.
File a claim for disability compensation for conditions related to your military service, and manage your benefits over time.
Apply for VA health care, find out how to access services, and manage your health and benefits online.
Apply for and manage your GI Bill and other education benefits to help pay for college and training programs.
Find out if you’re eligible for VA home loan programs to help you buy, build, repair, or keep a home. If you have a service-connected disability, see if you qualify for a housing grant to help you live more independently.
Apply for vocational rehabilitation services, get support for your Veteran-owned small business, and access other career resources.
Explore VA life insurance options for Veterans, service members, and families. Manage your policy online, file claims for benefits, and access helpful resources.
Apply for monthly payments for wartime Veterans and survivors with limited or no income who meet certain age and disability requirements.
Get help planning a burial in a VA national cemetery, order a headstone or other memorial item to honor a Veteran’s service, and apply for survivor and dependent benefits.
Apply for a printed Veteran ID card, get your VA benefit letters and medical records, and learn how to apply for a discharge upgrade.
Learn about benefits for spouses and dependents of a Veteran or service member, including added support if you’re caring for a Veteran with a service-connected disability.
LOCATE SERVICES IN OREGON
The Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs (ODVA) has a comprehensive online resource guide (VETERAN RESOURCE NAVIGATOR) available to assist veterans in finding the benefits that are most useful to their unique circumstances at this time.
Use the link below for the Veteran Resource Navigator
https://www.oregon.gov/
Click on the link blow for interactive map access resources in your county in Oregon.
COVID-19 ALERT – Due to COVID-19 many County Offices are limiting in-person services and are providing services by phone. Please call your County Veteran Service Office before going in to confirm how they can best serve you during this time.
DD214 & Military Records Request:
https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records
Veteran Resource Navigator site by ODVA:
https://www.oregon.gov/
(Oregon)Military Help Line:
Call 888-457-4838
VA Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255:
Press 1.VA Confidential crisis chat at net or text to 838255
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, National Center for PTSD:
Defining Discharge Status:
How to apply for a discharge status upgrade:
https://www.va.gov/discharge-
Oregon Supportive Services for Vets & Families (Housing):
https://caporegon.org/what-we-
Clackamas County VSO’s (Veteran Service Officers):
https://www.clackamas.us/
Portland VA Clinic that can help with homelessness & medical care:
https://www.portland.va.gov/
Portland VA Mental Health Clinic:
https://www.portland.va.gov/
Veterans Crisis Line/ Suicide Prevention:
https://www.
If you are a veteran or family member with specific questions not addressed here, or if you need other direct assistance,
please contact an ODVA Resource Navigator by calling (503) 373-2085 or toll-free at 1-800-692-9666.
Contact ODVA Headquarters
Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs
700 Summer St NE
Salem, OR 97301
Web: https://www.oregon.gov/odva/Pages/default.aspx
Phone: (800) 692-9666 or (503) 373-2085
Fax: (503) 373-2392
Email:orvetsbenefits@odva.state.or.us
Web Resources
Oregon Health Plan – Enrollment Page
https://www.oregon.gov/oha/
SAMHSA Treatment Locator
VA National Center on PTSD
VA Healthcare – Community Care network
https://www.va.gov/
VA’s Center for Women Veterans (CWV)
Minority Veterans of America
Vet Centers:
Community Based Outpatient Clinics:
Morrow County VA Telehealth Clinic (Boardman OR)
Wallowa County VA Telehealth Clinic (Enterprise OR)
Eugene VA Downtown Clinic
Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC)
Additional Resources By Phone:
Veterans Crisis Line: 800-273-8255, Press 1
Women Veterans Hotline: 855-829-663
Vet Center Call Center: 877-WAR-VETS (927-8387)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Caregiver Support Line: 855-260-3274
Lines for Life Military Help Line: Call 1-888-457-4838
Senior Loneliness Line: Call 503-200-1633
The Trevor Project: 866-488-7386
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PTSD Information Voice Mail: (802) 296-6300
Email: ncptsd@va.gov
Also see: VA Mental Health
Mental health support available 24/7 to Oregon farmworkers
call or text (833) 987-2474
People can call the AgriStress Helpline when they are in a crisis, need resources, are concerned about a loved one or just need someone to talk to. Calls are answered within 30 seconds, and all callers are screened for suicidality and offered a 24-hour follow-up call.
The Oregon AgriStress Helpline is available 24/7. If you or someone you love is struggling, call or text (833) 987-2474. The phone line can be accessed in up to 160 languages with the help of interpreters, and the text line offers English, Spanish and Vietnamese.
The helpline’s crisis specialists understand the culture, values, stressors and lived experiences of agriculture, forestry, and fishing workers. They can also offer local mental health resources specific to these industries.
The Military Helpline serves 24-hours a day
CALL: (888) 457-4838 (24/7/365)
TEXT: MIL1 to 839863 (8am-11pm PST daily)
The Military Helpline, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, provides compassionate, confidential crisis intervention and referral among the military community.
The line is answered by a highly trained staff and a dedicated team of volunteer crisis workers, many of whom have a military background. All possess a strong understanding of the serious issues that can impact service members, veterans and their families, including the loss of a job, family strife, home foreclosure, post-traumatic stress, and other medical and health care concerns.
The Military Helpline has your back. (888) 457-4838
Download informational material about the Military Helpline:
– Informational Packet (5 pages/922K)
– Flyer (691K)
Administrative Office
5100 SW Macadam Avenue, Suite 400
Portland, OR 97239
info@LinesForLife.org
p 503.244.5211 or 800.282.7035
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
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 Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.
Need help? We are here for you 24/7.
Call 1-866-488-7386 or Text START to 678678
Or start an online CHAT: https://trevorproject.secure.force.com/apex/TrevorChatPreChatForm
Available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, including weekdays and weekends, Mon-Fri, Sat & Sun.
NOTE: During COVID-19 wait times have been a bit longer.
Additional Resources:
TrevorSpace is an affirming peer-to-peer international community and social interaction for LGBTQ young people ages 13-24.
TrevorSupportCenter features resources and answers to common questions
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/trevor-support-center/
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-involved/trevor-advocacy/
September is National Suicide Prevention Month – a time to remember the lives lost to suicide, acknowledge the millions more who have experienced suicidal thoughts, and the many individuals, families and communities that have been impacted by suicide. It’s also a time to raise awareness about suicide prevention and share messages of hope.
During September, and throughout the year, we can care about suicide prevention; connect to community, culture, data, and research; and collaborate with others to address this public health problem that has impacted millions of Americans.
Educate yourself and others about suicide prevention: Learn the warning signs and risk factors for suicide, how to support someone considering suicide, and familiarize yourself with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Each year, the SPRC creates a resource full of ways to get involved in Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Here is the resource for 2024
Read and share the 2024 National Strategy?for Suicide Prevention and Federal Action Plan.
988 Day is a national initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and emphasizing the importance of mental health and suicide prevention. Join us on September 8, 2024, in spreading the message “No Judgment. Just Help.” and check back often for materials, tools, and ideas to support your own promotional efforts and activities on 988 Day
Join the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention #BeThere Twitter/X Chat for a discussion on enhancing suicide prevention strategies, promoting open, safe, and effective communication, and important resources like 988. Throughout September, we encourage you to use #SPM24 on social media to promote hope and help-seeking, and offer support to anyone in need.
No registration is required for this free event. Watch the live event on NIMH?s Facebook page or YouTube channel.
In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month in September, the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) are hosting a livestream event on suicide prevention in health care settings.
Suicide is a major cause of death in the United States, and many people at risk of suicide don’t get the mental health care they need. In many cases, people see a health care provider in the weeks or months before a suicide attempt, making medical settings like emergency rooms and doctor’s offices key points for prevention and intervention.
The event will cover:
No registration is required for this free event. Watch the live event on NIMH?s Facebook page or YouTube channel
Join SAMHSA for a special event in honor of National Suicide Prevention Month. SAMHSA’s Suicide Prevention Branch is hosting a fireside chat on Black youth suicide prevention, featuring speakers from SAMHSA, young adults with lived experience, and experts in suicide prevention among Black youth. Research shows that from 2018 to 2021, Black individuals aged 10-24 experienced a 37% increase in suicide, the largest increase among racial groups. This webinar will highlight the efforts of SAMHSA’s Black Youth Suicide Prevention Initiative and focus on actions to support youth in their communities. Gain valuable insights from experts and young people about addressing Black youth suicide and learn how to embed equity in suicide prevention efforts.
Everyone has a role to play in preventing suicide. For instance, faith communities can work to prevent suicide simply by helping people navigate the struggles of life to find a sustainable sense of hope, meaning, and purpose, in addition to encouraging individuals to engage in behavioral health care. Schools can implement suicide prevention programs that provide early intervention, while workplaces can encourage employees to utilize employee assistance programs that provide mental health resources and a nurturing, supportive environment for all. Similarly, community centers can host mental health support groups that incorporate wellness activities, and local businesses can promote and encourage mental health awareness by providing resources to employees and customers.
Losing a loved one to suicide can be profoundly painful for family and friends. SAMHSA’s Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC)
helps suicide loss survivors find local and national organizations, websites, and other resources that provide support, healing, and a sense of community.
Talking with someone about your thoughts and feelings can save your life. There are steps you can take to keep yourself safe through a crisis. Call or text 988 any time or chat online
with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
You can also visit FindSupport.gov to get support to find resources on:
Learn how to recognize the warning signs when someone’s at risk—and what action steps you can take. If you believe someone may be in danger of suicide:
Learn how to talk about mental health to help you speak to a loved one who you may think is experiencing any mental health concerns.
Click Here for United States Hotlines
Hotlines for suicide,
Domestic violence,
Anxiety,
Depression,
and other topics
Raíces is thrilled to announce the launch of our on-demand Suicide Prevention and Intervention for Latine Communities training! Led by our dedicated experts, Dra. Ruth Zúñiga and Dra. Daisy Bueno.
To register please visit: https://raicesdebienestar.ce21.com/
For more information about this training please contact Ruby Cabrera at ruby@raicesdebienesetar.com
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SupportGroups.com is a safe, social support network that allows members & therapists to engage in group discussions for everyone involved. Our groups provide support for those dealing with Mental and Physical Health issues, Addiction, Relationships, or their Identity. Our mission is simple: Provide support in a safe online community for everyone who needs it.
Daily: 6AM – 6PM PST
Hey Sam is a dedicated peer-to-peer texting service for people up to 24 years old. Designed for and staffed by young people, Hey Sam gives youth the opportunity to reach peers if they are struggling, need someone to talk to, or need support.
If you or someone you know is feeling lonely, depressed, overwhelmed, or suicidal, we are here for you.
Whatever the reason, reach out. You are not alone.
By texting short code 439-726 you will be connected to a support line chat. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. If you no longer wish to receive messages from Hey Sam, you may opt out at any time by texting the word STOP. You may opt back in by texting the services again. You may reply HELP for help. While Hey Sam operates from 9am to 9pm, Samaritans Helpline is available 24x7x365 by phone or text at 877-870-4673 (sms:+18778704673) and is available to anyone of any age. You may contact Hey Sam by email at heysam@samaritanshope.org with questions about these Terms. Privacy Policy
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https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline
SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
The Disaster Distress Helpline, 1-800-985-5990, is a 24/7, 365-day-a-year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. This toll-free, multilingual, and confidential crisis support service is available to all residents in the United States and its territories. Stress, anxiety, and other depression-like symptoms are common reactions after a disaster. Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
This crisis support service is for anyone experiencing emotional distress related to disasters such as:
The Disaster Distress Helpline also answers calls and texts related to infectious disease outbreaks, such as the Ebola outbreak, incidents of community unrest, and other traumatic events.
The impact of crises may affect people in different ways. Learn how to recognize the warning signs and risk factors for emotional distress related to natural and human-caused disasters.
The Disaster Distress Helpline is open to everyone. This includes survivors of disasters; loved ones of victims; first responders; rescue, recovery, and relief workers; clergy; and parents and caregivers. You may call for yourself or on behalf of someone else.
From the United States and its territories, call 1-800-985-5990 to connect with a trained crisis counselor, 24/7. Spanish-speakers can call the hotline and press “2” for 24/7 bilingual support.
Callers to the hotline can also connect with counselors in over 100 other languages via 3rd-party interpretation services; to connect with a counselor in your primary language, simply indicate your preferred language to the responding counselor and she/he will connect to a live interpreter (interpretation in less commonly-spoken languages may require calling back at an appointed time). Learn more and download information about the Disaster Distress Helpline in 30 of the most commonly-spoken languages in the U.S.
To connect with a live DDH crisis counselor 24/7 via SMS, from the 50 states text “TalkWithUs” for English or “Hablanos” for Spanish to 66746. Spanish-speakers from Puerto Rico can text “Hablanos” to 1-787-339-2663.
Texting is subscription-based and only involves a few steps:
Standard text and data message rates will apply when texting from mobile phones. International text and data rates may apply from within U.S. territories and free association nations. SAMHSA will not sell your phone numbers to other parties.
The Disaster Distress Helpline’s TTY number 1-800-846-8517 is available 24/7 to Deaf and hard of hearing individuals, who can also utilize the texting options or their preferred Relay service (including 7-1-1) to connect with the main DDH hotline 1-800-985-5990, 24/7.
In an effort to broaden our reach to disaster survivors and emergency responders, the Disaster Distress Helpline has developed online peer support communities through Facebook Groups for those who have experienced a natural or human-caused disaster. These online communities offer opportunities for survivors and responders to connect with others who have experienced similar events, share accurate information and trusted resources, and help one another continue to heal from the effects of a traumatic event.
The purpose of DDH Online Peer Support Communities is to create enhanced opportunities for survivors and responders of disaster to come together for mutual aid and emotional support.
Trained Peer Supporters
DDH Online Peer Support includes trained peer supporters who assist with group moderation and vetting resources. In addition to community forums, our goal is also to create purposeful discussions lead by peer supporters with specific themes and relevant topics. While each survivor and responder’s experiences are unique, being with peers who have had a similar experience can promote connection, offer new ways of coping, and build a foundation of trust.
Peer support does not take the place of therapy or counseling. The opportunity to provide mutual aid and support to others who have faced similar challenges, when and where they need it, offers hope that healing and recovery is possible after a disaster.
Immediate Crisis Support
All DDH Online Peer Support Communities are monitored 24/7 by a designated DDH crisis center where crisis counselors are available to talk to members who may be in emotional distress and need crisis support. Members can talk to a counselor at any time of the day or night via Crisis Support Over Messenger (CSOM).
Survivors and Responders of the COVID-19 Pandemic
DDH Online Peer Support Communities offer peer support for anyone who identifies as a survivor or responder of the COVID-19 pandemic. Both survivors and responders can come together for mutual aid, to share trusted resources, and to help one another continue to heal from the effects of a national pandemic. Survivors and responders may include but are not limited to, any healthcare workers, emergency responders, parents/caregivers, educators, individuals who have lost loved ones, people who are dealing with “Long-haul COVID”, those impacted by job loss or economic hardship during the pandemic, and anyone else who has been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. DDH-trained Peer Supporters are also available to listen and offer validation and encouragement. Additionally, they provide structured moderation within the community to engage members in meaningful discussions on relevant topics and offer timely and trusted resources. To join our Facebook group dedicated to Survivors and Responders of the COVID-19 Pandemic, click here.
Survivors of Mass Violence
DDH Online Peer Support Communities offer peer support for survivors of mass violence in the United States including mass shootings, terrorist attacks, or other large-scale community violence. Survivors and loved ones who have experienced mass violence can connect with one another and provide emotional support in the aftermath of a mass violence incident, including how to cope with activating events and memorials, self-care strategies, and challenges with daily living. DDH-trained Peer Supporters are available to listen to members, and offer validation and encouragement. They also provide structured moderation to engage members in meaningful discussions on relevant topics and provide timely and trusted resources. If you are a survivor or the loved one of a survivor of mass violence and need support, please join our Facebook group by requesting to be a member here.
If you’re not in immediate need of crisis counseling support and would like to contact us for other reasons, send an email. Contact us for:
Our staff appreciate hearing from people about their experiences. SAMHSA takes feedback about our services, whether it is positive or negative, very seriously.
SAMHSA also encourages public promotion of the Disaster Distress Helpline. Anyone can use the Disaster Distress Helpline logo and telephone number on their website and link to the Disaster Distress Helpline’s materials and social media properties.
Call 211 for information about disaster-related evacuations, shelters, food and clothing distribution, volunteer opportunities, and other resources and referrals. Or visit the national 211 Call Center Search website to find the 211 information and referral center nearest you.
Follow the Disaster Distress Helpline on Facebook.
The National Center for College Students with Disabilities (NCCSD) offers several resources and strategies to locate deaf-accessible crisis services, community resources and hotlines:
Link: https://www.nccsdclearinghouse.org/crisis-resources.html
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Starting July 16, people in Oregon and nationwide will be able to call, text or chat 988, a new three-digit number, available 24/7, that will directly connect anyone experiencing a behavioral health crisis to compassionate care and support from trained crisis counselors. The 988 dialing-code connects callers to the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, a network of local crisis call-centers throughout the country. In Oregon, 988 call-centers are operated by Lines for Life statewide, and Northwest Human Services in Marion and Polk counties.
988 was established in July 2022 to improve access to crisis services in a way that meets our country’s growing suicide and mental health-related crisis care needs. 988 provides easier access to behavioral health crisis services, which are distinct from the public safety purposes of 911 (where the focus is on dispatching Emergency Medical Services, fire and police as needed).
911 continues to operate as it does across the state. For serious and life-threatening situations, 988 call centers work with local mental health providers to support appropriate interventions.
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and Oregon’s 988 call centers are collaborating with 911 Public Safety Answering Points to develop a roadmap on how 911 and 988 can coordinate with each other in the future.
988 crisis counselors are trained to use the least invasive interventions. Oftentimes, responding to a call, text or chat is all that is needed to help someone in crisis. In fact, more than 95 percent of current calls are resolved over the phone.
If a 988 call cannot be resolved over the phone, a mobile crisis team or first responder may be dispatched.
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has an infographic with more information on what happens when people call, text or chat.
Community partners interested in helping promote 988 can use posters, social media shareables and other materials about 988 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration at samhsa.gov/988. Learn more about 988 in Oregon on OHA’s 988 webpage. Read press release about 988.
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 |
Local, state, national and LGBTQ crisis and support resources.
Lines for Life will connect you with 24-hr crisis lines that provide crisis intervention and targeted support for youth, families, older adults, military service members and veterans for mental health crises and support, suicide prevention, help with addiction and recovery and racial equity and support – in partnership with the Oregon Health Authority.
English: 800-273-8255
En español: 888-628-9454
TTY: 800-799-4TTY (4889)
Oregon YouthLine: 877-968-8491.
Oregon YouthLine is a peer crisis line for youth ages 21 and younger. Teens are available to help daily, 4 to 10 p.m. Pacific Time (off-hour calls answered by adult call counselors) or chat online at the YouthLine website.
Text: “teen2teen” to 839863
Chat online: at YouthLine website
24/7 Crisis Text Line: Text 741741 with the message “Home” for support any time, night or day.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – National suicide prevention support, available 24/7. Call: 800-273-8255.
Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio – in Spanish call: 888-628-9454.
LGBTQ CRISIS LINES & ONLINE CHAT
Trevor Lifeline (for LGBTQ youth) 24 hours: 1-866-488-7386.
TrevorChat is available 24/7 days a week, or you can text the word “START” to 678-678, available 24/7.
Q Chat Space is an online community chat for LGBTQ youth and teens who are questioning their identity, ages 13-19, facilitated by staff and volunteers from LGBTQ community centers around the country. Provides a place to connect and get access to information and resources. Q Chat Space is a program of CenterLink, the national organization for LGBTQ community centers.
Oregon Child Abuse Hotline – to report child abuse and neglect call: 855-503-SAFE (7233), available 24/7
Reach Out Oregon Warmline – Parent Support Line call: 833-732-2467, Monday – Friday 12-7 pm PST (except for holidays).
A parent / caregiver support service that provides peer support, access to services and referrals for parents and caregivers with a child or youth experiencing emotional, behavioral and mental health challenges. The warmline is a project of Reach Out Oregon and the Oregon Family Support Network.
