Creating a safe, supportive environment for emotions

Whether you are struggling, or you know someone who is, there are resources. It does get better. Below are a number of resources for individuals struggling with depression and anxiety, sexual abuse, physical abuse, or simply navigating life as a teenager, veteran, LGBTQIA+ community.

National Crisis Hotlines

  • IMAlive

    IMALIVE is focused on suicide intervention, prevention, awareness, and education.

    They provide help and hope through online crisis chat, educational on-campus and virtual college events, and awareness campaigns.

    Depression is treatable. Suicide is preventable.
    1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)

    IMAlive

  • National Suicide Prevention Life Line

    We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.

    1-800-273-TALK (8255)

    National Suicide Prevention Life Line

  • NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Helpline

    NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

    Call the NAMI Helpline at 1-800-950-NAMI
    Or in a crisis, text "NAMI" to 741741

    NAMI

Texting Support Services

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

    Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Lifeline) at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or text the Crisis Text Line (text HELLO to 741741)

    National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Teen Specific Support

  • love is respect

    love is respect is the national resource to disrupt and prevent unhealthy relationships and intimate partner violence by empowering young people through inclusive and equitable education, support, and resources.

    You can call our hotline at 1-866-331-9474; 1-866-331-8453 TTY
    Or text "loveis" to 22522.

    love is respect

Veteran Support

  • Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA)

    VA has a variety of mental health resources, information, treatment options, and more — all accessible to Veterans, Veterans’ supporters, and the general public. Go to our website to learn more about a specific mental health topic or to find information specifically tailored to your needs.

    Veterans can call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and press "1" to reach the VA hotline

    Department of Veterans' Affairs

LGBTQ+ Resources

  • The Trevor Project

    The Trevor Project offers a 24-hour helpline for gay and questioning teens: toll free 1-866-488-7386.

    The Trevor Project

  • Trans Lifeline

    For any trans person in crisis of any kind, the Trans Lifeline runs a national hotline staffed by trans people for trans people

    Crisis line: 1-877-565-8860

    Trans Lifeline

Addiction or Substance Abuse Help

  • Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation

    Hazelden Betty Ford has been saving lives and restoring families from substance abuse and addiction for 70 years.

    With outpatient and residential programs throughout the country, we offer every patient the best chance of lifelong recovery.

    1-800-257-7810

    Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation

Emergency & Crisis Resources

  • 24/7 Crisis Hotline: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Network

    1-800-273-TALK (8255) (Veterans, press 1)

  • Crisis Text Line

    Text TALK to 741-741 to text with a trained crisis counselor from the Crisis Text Line for free, 24/7

  • Veterans Crisis Line

    Send a text to 838255

  • Vets4Warriors

    A national 24/7-peer support network for veteran and military communities 100% staffed by trained veterans and members of the military community, their families or caregivers.

    1-855-838-8255

  • SAMHSA Treatment Referral Hotline (Substance Abuse)

    1-800-662-HELP (4357)

  • RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline

    1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

  • National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline

    1-866-331-9474

  • The Trevor Project

    1-866-488-7386

Beyond these resources, you can always visit the following : 

Primary care provider

Local psychiatric hospital

Local walk-in clinic

Local emergency department

Local urgent care center

Local counseling center