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This page, Suicide Prevention Crisis Hotlines, is offered by
Division of Violence and Injury Prevention
Bureau of Community Health and Prevention
Department of Public Health

Suicide Prevention Crisis Hotlines

If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide or in emotional distress, we encourage you to reach out for help:

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Free and confidential emotional support available 24/7

Call or text 988 (Veterans: Press 1, Spanish Line: Press 2)
Chat available on 988lifeline.org/chat
Visit 988lifeline.org for additional information.

The Trevor Project

Free, confidential and secure 24/7 service for LGBTQ young people.

Call 1-866-488-7386 | Text 678-678 | Chat
Visit thetrevorproject.org for additional information.

Trans Lifeline

Provides trans peer support; run by and for trans people. Available 24/7.

Call 1-877-565-8860
Visit translifeline.org for additional information.

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