Suicide Hotlines and Mental Health Services

Mods Emery and Lee say:

I believe in each and every one of you, and as cliche as it sounds, it can get better. As someone who has been in the same situation, you can take it from me. This existence of ours can often feel like ascending a mountain without any climbing gear, but it is possible to do so when you have a bit of help. I know that all of you can reach the peak if you are just given a helping hand.

We would love to help each and every one of you individually, but many of us mods have dealt with suicide in our lives so it is a very difficult topic for us to cover. Nonetheless, we hope all of you are able to benefit from this mental health resource list that we have put together. 

All of the mods on this blog care about you and do not want your life to end, but we as a mod team do not respond directly to suicidal asks sent to us, to avoid upsetting ourselves and followers. Here is a more in-depth post on this.

Helpful Links:

• This is a post about how to tell someone you’re suicidal
  
• What to expect with hospitalization
  
• This article for trans women of color who are feeling suicidal
  
• 7 Strategies to Keep You Going When You’re All Alone (comic)
  
• Counseling and prevention resources
  
• Helpful Organizations
  
• Online Suicide Prevention Help
• Non-crisis mental health resources by topic

Mental Health Crisis Hotlines

• The Trevor Project’s 24/7/365 Lifeline at 866-4-U-TREVOR (866-488-7386) or TrevorChat, their online instant messaging option, or TrevorText, a text-based support option
• The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255)
• Trans Lifeline at 877-565-8860
• Do you live outside the United States? If so, check out The Trevor Project’s list of international resources here.

Self-Harm:

• Self-Injury Recovery
• Reducing self-harm
• Self-harm coping tips and distractions
  
• How to Recovery from Self-Injury
• Steps to self-harm recovery
  
• Alternatives to self-harm and distraction techniques
• Pros and cons of crisis behavior (Worksheet)
  
• Safety Plan
• Self-Injury Support: 1-800-DONT CUT (1-800-366-8288) (www.selfinjury.com)

If those phone numbers don’t work where you live, you need regional-specific numbers, you need situation/issue specific numbers, or the number you tried had too long of a waiting period, click on the keep reading and we have more!

America:

• Trans Lifeline - US.: (877-565-8860)
  
• The Trevor Project’s “Trevor Lifeline” - (866-488-7386); they also have a texting and online chatting service.
  
• CrisisChat - www.crisischat.org (an online chatting service)
  
• Crisis Text Line -  www.crisistextline.org (texting service)
  
• Longislandcrisiscenter.org - (516-679-1111); they also offer online chatting services.
• GLBT Youth Support Line 800-850-8078
  
• Lifeline: 13 11 14
• Depression Hotline: 1-630-482-9696
• Suicide Hotline: 1-800-784-8433
• LifeLine: 1-800-273-8255
• Sexuality Support: 1-800-246-7743
  
• Eating Disorders Hotline: 1-847-831-3438
• Rape and Sexual Assault: 1-800-656-4673
• Grief Support: 1-650-321-5272
• Runaway: 1-800-843-5200, 1-800-843-5678, 1-800-621-4000
• Exhale: After Abortion Hotline/Pro-Voice: 1-866-4394253
• Self Harm: 1-800-DONT CUT (1-800-366-8288)
• Pregnancy Hotline 1-800-4-OPTIONS (1-800-467-8466)
• National Association for Children of Alcoholics 1-888-55-4COAS (1-888-554-2627)
  
• National Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-422-4453
• National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)
• National Drug Abuse Hotline 1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357)
• National Youth Crisis Hotline 1-800-448-4663
• Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention 1-800-931-2237 (Hours: 8am-noon daily, PT)
• Veterans: 1-877-VET2VET
• Adolescent Suicide Helpline: 1-800-621-4000
• Postpartum Depression: 1-800-PPD-MOMS
• Nami Helpline: 1-800-950-6264
  

USA Suicide Hotlines By State

• Alabama Suicide Hotlines
  
• Alaska Suicide Hotlines
  
• Arizona Suicide Hotlines
  
• Arkansas Suicide Hotlines
  
• California Suicide Hotlines
  
• Colorado Suicide Hotlines
  
• Connecticut Suicide Hotlines
  
• Delaware Suicide Hotlines
  
• Florida Suicide Hotlines
  
• Georgia Suicide Hotlines
  
• Hawaii Suicide Hotlines
  
• Idaho Suicide Hotlines
  
• Illinois Suicide Hotlines
  
• Indiana Suicide Hotlines
  
• Iowa Suicide Hotlines
  
• Kansas Suicide Hotlines
  
• Kentucky Suicide Hotlines
  
• Louisiana Suicide Hotlines
  
• Maine Suicide Hotlines
  
• Maryland Suicide Hotlines
  
• Massachusetts Suicide Hotlines
  
• Michigan Suicide Hotlines
  
• Minnesota Suicide Hotlines
  
• Mississippi Suicide Hotlines
  
• Missouri Suicide Hotlines
  
• Montana Suicide Hotlines
  
• Nebraska Suicide Hotlines
  
• Nevada Suicide Hotlines
  
• New Hampshire Suicide Hotlines
  
• New Jersey Suicide Hotlines
  
• New Mexico Suicide Hotlines
  
• New York Suicide Hotlines
  
• North Carolina Suicide Hotlines
  
• North Dakota Suicide Hotlines
  
• Ohio Suicide Hotlines
  
• Oklahoma Suicide Hotlines
  
• Oregon Suicide Hotlines
  
• Pennsylvania Suicide Hotlines
  
• Rhode Island Suicide Hotlines
  
• South Carolina Suicide Hotlines
  
• South Dakota Suicide Hotlines
  
• Tennessee Suicide Hotlines
  
• Texas Suicide Hotlines
  
• Utah Suicide Hotlines
  
• Vermont Suicide Hotlines
  
• Virginia Suicide Hotlines
  
• Washington Suicide Hotlines
  
• Washington D.C. Suicide Hotlines
  
• West Virginia Suicide Hotlines
  
• Wisconsin Suicide Hotlines
  
• Wyoming Suicide Hotlines
  

Canada

• PFLAG Canada - ( 1-888-530-6777 ext. 226);  resources and education on issues of sexual orientation and gender identity. E-mail: gender@pflagcanada.ca
  
• Trans Lifeline - (877-330-6366); http://www.translifeline.org/
• 24/7 Crisis Line: (Canada only) 905-522-1477
  
• Kids Help Phone Canada: 1800-688-6868
  
• Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868 (All of Canada, age <20)
  
• Helpline 1: 604-872-3311 (Greater Vancouver)
• Helpline 2: 18666613311 (Toll free-Howe Sound/Sunshine Coast)
• Helpline 3: 1-866-872-0113 (TTY)
• Helpline 4: 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433) (BC-wide)
• Website: WWW.CRISISCENTRE.BC.CA
• Mental Health Crisis Line 1-866-996-0991 (Ottawa and Eastern Ontario)
• Mental Help Health Line 1-866-531-2600 (Ontario)
  

United Kingdom

• Switchboard: The LGBT+ Helpline - (0300-330-0630) available from 10am-10pm daily; also offers online chatting services. E-mail: chris@switchboard.lgbt
• MindLine Trans+ The UK now has a national trans helpline run by mental health charity Mind staffed by trans/non-binary volunteers (open from Wednesday to Sunday from 8pm to midnight)
  
• Samaritans - (116-123); seems like they are LGBTQ friendly and offer online chatting services. “We positively welcome enquiries from all sections of the community, including Black and Minority Ethnic groups, people with disabilities and members of the LGBT community.”  E-mail: jo@samaritans.org
• Supportline- (01708 765200)
  
• Childline- (0800 1111) Up to the age of 18
  
• Mind- (0300 123 3393) for 18 years old and up
  
• The Mix- (0808 808 4994)
• LGBT Helpline Scotland: (0300 123 2523) Open every Tuesday and Wednesday from 12pm to 9pm
• Breathing Space- (0800 83 85 87) 24 hours at weekends, 6pm Friday to 6am Monday, 6pm-2am on weekdays Monday to Thursday
• Gay and Lesbian Youth Northern Ireland- (02890 89 02 02)
• LGBT Cymru Helpline- (0800 840 2069) Open Monday and Wednesday 7pm to 9pm
• The Beaumont Society- (01582 412220)
• Gender Trust- (01527 894838)
• Gires- (01372 801554)
  
• Mermaids- (0844 334 0550)
  
• Beat - ED hotline: Helpline 0345 634 1414 Youthline 0345 634 7650 (UK only)
  
• National AIDS Helpline: (UK Only) 0800 567 123
  
• Lothian Gay & Lesbian Switchboard – Scotland: (Scotland Only) 0131 556 4049
  
• Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide: (UK only) 0844-561-6855
  
• Women’s Aid National Domestic Violence Helpline: (UK Only) 0345 023 468
  
• Sexual Abuse Centre: (UK Only) 0117 935 1707
• Child Helpline: (UK Only) 0800-111
  
• Youth to Youth: (UK only) 020-8896-3675
  
• Childline: 0800 1111
• Abuse Not: 0808 8005015
  
• Brook Young People’s Information Service: 0800 0185023
• Eating Disorder Support: 01494 793223
• Anxiety UK: 0844 477 5774
• Depression Alliance: 0845 123 23 20
• Rape Crisis Centre: 01708 765200
• Rape/sexual assault: 0808 8000 123 (female) or 0808 8000122 (male)
• Miscarriage Association: 01924 200799
• LLGS Helpline (LGBT): 0300 330 0630
• Sexuality support: 01708 765200
• Bereavement: 0800 9177 416
• Runaway/homeless: 0808 800 70 70
• CareConfidential Pregnancy/post abortion: 0800 028 2228
• Women’s Aid National
• Domestic Violence Helpline 0345 023 468
• National AIDS Helpline: 0800 567 123
  

Australia

• Q Life - (1800-184-527); also offers online chatting services from 5:30-10:30 pm daily.
• beyondblue - (1300-22-4636); LGBTQI friendly and also offers online chatting services.
• Kids Helpline- (1800-55-1800) for people between the ages of 5 and 25.
• OII Australia (Organisation Intersex International Australia Limited) - “OII Australia is an independent support, education and policy development organisation, by and for people with intersex variations or traits. Our work focuses on human rights, bodily autonomy and self-determination, and on evidence-based,patient-directed healthcare.”
• http://au.reachout.com/ - may help with finding region-specific resources
• Parent Help Line (Australia only): 1300-364-100
• Lifeline Australia: 13-11-14 https://www.lifeline.org.au
• the black dog institute ( https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/education-training ) 
  
• headspace ( https://www.headspace.org.au )
  
• Relationships Australia: 1300-364-277 (domestic abuse)
• Kids Helpline: (Australia) 1800-55-1800
• Mensline Australia: 1300-789-978
• Helpline 1: 13 11 14
• Website: www.lifeline.org.au
• NSW1800 636 825
  
• SA131465
• QLD1300 363 622
• WA1800 676 822
• NT1800 019 116
• TAS1800 332 388
• ACT1800 629 354
• VIC1300 280 354
• Salvos Careline 1300 36 36 22 (National)
  
• Lifeline 13 11 14
  

Depression:

• Suicide Hotline: 1-800-SUICIDE (2433) – Can use in US, U.K., Canada and Singapore
• Suicide Crisis Line: 1-800-999-9999
• National Suicide Prevention Helpline: 1-800-273-TALK (8245)
• National Adolescent Suicide Helpline: 1-800-621-4000
• Postpartum Depression: 1-800-PPD-MOMS
• NDMDA Depression Hotline – Support Group: 1-800-826-3632
• Veterans: 1-877-VET2VET
• Crisis Help Line – For Any Kind of Crisis: 1-800-233-4357
• Suicide & Depression Crisis Line – Covenant House: 1-800-999-9999
• Teléfono de la Esperanza (Spain only) 902 500 002 / 91 459 00 50
  

Domestic Abuse:

• National Child Abuse Helpline: 1-800-422-4453
• National Domestic Violence Crisis Line: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
• National Domestic Violence Hotline (TDD): 1-800-787-32324
• Center for the Prevention of School Violence: 1-800-299-6504
• Child Abuse Helpline: 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
• Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-548-2722
• Healing Woman Foundation (Abuse): 1-800-477-4111
• Child Abuse Hotline Support & Information: 1-800-792-5200
• Sexual Assault Support (24/7, English & Spanish): 1-800-223-5001
  
• Domestic & Teen Dating Violence (English & Spanish: 1-800-992-2600

Alcohol & Drug Abuse:

• National Association for Children of Alcoholics: 1-888-55-4COAS (1-888-554-2627)
• National Drug Abuse: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
• Al-Anon/Alateen Hope & Help for young people who are the relatives & friends of a problem drinker): 1-800-344-2666
• Alcohol/Drug Abuse Hotline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
• Be Sober Hotline: 1-800-BE-SOBER (1-800-237-6237)
• Cocaine Help Line: 1-800-COCAINE (1-800-262-2463)
• 24 Hour Cocaine Support Line: 1-800-992-9239
• Ecstasy Addiction: 1-800-468-6933
• Marijuana Anonymous: 1-800-766-6779

Youth & Teen Hotlines:

• National Youth Crisis Support: 1-800-448-4663
• Youth America Hotline: 1-877-YOUTHLINE (1-877-968-8454)
• Covenant House Nine-Line (Teens): 1-800-999-9999
• Boys Town National: 1-800-448-3000
• Teen Helpline: 1-800-400-0900
• TeenLine: 1-800-522-8336
• Youth Crisis Support: 1-800-448-4663 or 1-800-422-0009
• Runaway Support (All Calls are Confidential): 800-231-694
• National Runaway Hotline: (US only) 1800-231-6946
• National Youth Crisis Hotline:(US only) 800-442-442-4673
  

Pregnancy Hotlines:

• Pregnancy Support: 1-800-4-OPTIONS (1-800-467-8466)
• Pregnancy National Helpline: 1-800-356-5761
• Young Pregnant Support: 1-800 550-4900
• Parental Stress Hotline: 1-800-632-8188

Other:

• Self-Injury Support: 1-800-DONT CUT (1-800-366-8288) (www.selfinjury.com)
• Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention: 1-800-931-2237 (Hours: 8am-noon daily, PST)
• Eating Disorders Center: 1-888-236-1188
• Help Finding a Therapist: 1-800-THERAPIST (1-800-843-7274)
• Panic Disorder Information and Support: 1-800-64-PANIC (1-800-647-2642)
• TalkZone (Peer Counselors): 1-800-475-TALK (1-800-475-2855)
• Gay & Lesbian National Support: 1-888-THE-GLNH (1-888-843-4564)

(Credit to @mentalillnessmouse for the hotlines by topic!) 

International Hotlines

• International helplines
• International rape crisis hotlines
• Hotlines by country
  
• https://www.imalive.org/ (it isn’t open 24/7 but should work in every country)
  

• Argentina Suicide Hotlines
  
• Armenia Suicide Hotlines
  
• Australia Suicide Hotlines
  
• Austria Suicide Hotlines
  
• Barbados Suicide Hotlines
  
• Belgium Suicide Hotlines
  
• Botswana Suicide Hotlines
  
• Brazil Suicide Hotlines
  
• Canada Suicide Hotlines
  
• China Suicide Hotlines
  
• Croatia Suicide Hotlines
  
• Cyprus Suicide Hotlines
  
• Denmark Suicide Hotlines
  
• Egypt Suicide Hotlines
  
• Estonia Suicide Hotlines
  
• Fiji Suicide Hotlines
  
• Finland Suicide Hotlines
  
• France Suicide Hotlines
  
• Germany Suicide Hotlines
  
• Ghana Suicide Hotlines
  
• Gibraltar Suicide Hotlines
  
• Hong Kong Suicide Hotlines
  
• Hungary Suicide Hotlines
  
• India Suicide Hotlines
  
• Ireland Suicide Hotlines
  
• Israel Suicide Hotlines
  
• Italy Suicide Hotlines
  
• Japan Suicide Hotlines
  
• Liberia Suicide Hotlines
  
• Lithuania Suicide Hotlines
  
• Malaysia Suicide Hotlines
  
• Malta Suicide Hotlines
  
• Mauritius Suicide Hotlines
  
• Namibia Suicide Hotlines
  
• Netherlands Suicide Hotlines
  
• New Zealand Suicide Hotlines
  
• Norway Suicide Hotlines
  
• Papua New Guinea Suicide Hotlines
  
• Philippines Suicide Hotlines
  
• Poland Suicide Hotlines
  
• Portugal Suicide Hotlines
  
• Russian Federation Suicide Hotlines
  
• Somoa Suicide Hotlines
  
• Serbia Suicide Hotlines
  
• Singapore Suicide Hotlines
  
• South Africa Suicide Hotlines
  
• South Korea Suicide Hotlines
  
• Spain Suicide Hotlines
  
• Sri Lanka Suicide Hotlines
  
• St. Vincent Suicide Hotlines
  
• Sudan Suicide Hotlines
  
• Sweden Suicide Hotlines
  
• Switzerland Suicide Hotlines
  
• Taiwan Suicide Hotlines
  
• Thailand Suicide Hotlines
  
• Tobago Suicide Hotlines
  
• Tonga Suicide Hotlines
  
• Trinidad and Tobago Suicide Hotlines
  
• Turkey Suicide Hotlines
  
• Ukraine Suicide Hotlines
  
• United Kingdom Suicide Hotlines
  
• Zimbabwe Suicide Hotlines

Non-Crisis Mental Health Resources

• This post has info on how to get a therapist and therapy in general
• 5 mental health lies that might be keeping you from getting help
  
• 7 cups of tea - an online chatting service. It’s not really meant for crisis situations, but it can used to talk about a host of issues with other individuals. It appears to be mostly geared toward mental health support and discussion. LGBT listeners here.
• www.dbsalliance.org - a nationally recognized organization that offers support and resources for those dealing with bipolar disorder(s) and depression.
• Telling your parents you struggle with mental illness
• A 3-step plan for asking for asking for help
  
• How to find a support group
• Getting a diagnosis
• Relapse plan
• How to report sexual assault
  
• @mentalillnessmouse (tumblr blog)
  
• Download therapy worksheets  And more of them  And even more  Also some more
• The Trevor Project’s Glossary of Resources

Specific topics:

• Abuse
  
• Anxiety
• Apps
• Breakups and ending relationships
  
• Breathing
• Depression
• Dissociation
• Distress tolerance
• Dysphoria
  
• Eating disorders
• Emotion
• Flashbacks
• Grief and loss
• Grounding
• Impulsivity and mania
• Interpersonal relationships
• Medication
• Obsessions and compulsions
• Panic attacks
• Paranoia and psychosis
• Relaxation and mindfulness
• Rants and vents
• Self-care
• Self-esteem
• Self-talk and thinking
• Specific types of anxiety
• Stress
• Substance abuse and addiction
• Trauma
• Additional resources/info

If any of you know of resources like these, please feel free to comment on this post or send an ask/message to @transgenderteensurvivalguide. Suggested resources will be compiled, looked over, and added to this masterpost. If you are aware of an issue with anything on this list, please contact us and specify the problem and we’ll delete or revise the issue as needed.

Followers, feel free to add on!