Crisis support

  • When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing Lifeline network. These trained counselors will listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support, and connect them to resources if necessary.

    988

    Veterans: press "1"

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse. 

    1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

    Visit the DV Hotline website for more information and resources.

    (Safe exit from this site is provided. To browse this site safely, be sure to regularly clear your browser history.)

  • The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline specializes in child abuse, child welfare, and the impact of the trauma of child abuse on survivor’s and loved ones’ mental well-being. The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline is a safe, nonjudgmental and inclusive space for those concerned about or affected by child abuse. The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline is NOT a reporting line for child abuse. The hotline is NOT connected to emergency services nor is it a replacement for 911 emergency responsive services.

    The hotline is staffed by live crisis counselors (not bots) who all have college education and life experience in working with child abuse, neglect, and maltreatment. Crisis counselors complete over 72 hours of training which includes supportive listening, crisis intervention, trauma-informed practices, and diversity.

    Call, text, and 24/7 chat available for support and guidance for the help-seeker.

    (800) 422-4453

    National Child Abuse Hotline (Emergency Exit button provided on this site.)

    ILLINOIS:
    If you suspect that a child has been harmed or is at risk of being harmed by abuse or neglect, report it online at https://childabuse.illinois.gov. In an emergency, call the 24-hour Child Abuse Hotline at 800-25-ABUSE (800-252-2873). If you believe a child is in immediate danger of harm, call 911 first.

  • RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.

    (800) 656-HOPE (4673)

    Visit the RAINN website online.rainn.org. For Spanish: rainn.org/es

    Learn more about local service providers.

    The Department of Defense (DoD) Safe Helpline is a crisis support service specially designed to provide live, one-on-one support to sexual assault survivors, their loved ones, and anyone within the DoD community looking for more information. All Safe Helpline services are confidential, anonymous, secure, and available worldwide, providing survivors with the help they need, anytime, anywhere.

    Safe Helpline staff members have been trained to answer questions relating to military specific topics such as Restricted and Unrestricted Reporting and how to connect with relevant military resources, such as an installation or base’s Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC), should those services be requested.

    Department of Defense (DoD) Safe Helpline provides a way for DoD community members affected by sexual assault to get help. Services are provided by RAINN (see above) through a contract with the DoD Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (SAPRO).

    All personally identifying information remains confidential. RAINN will not share names or any other identifying information with any entity within DoD.


    (877) 995-5247
    Online Helpline
    Safe HelpRoom
    Safe Helpline app

  • Call 988, then press “1.” You can also text 838255 or chat online . The Veterans Crisis Line is a 24-hour, confidential resource that connects veterans with a trained responder. The service is available to all veterans and those who support them, even if they are not registered with the VA or enrolled in VA healthcare.

    Go to the Veteran Crisis Line website for more information.

    Use the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) online tool for finding VA locations and providers 

  • Trans Lifeline Hotline
    Trans Lifeline’s Hotline is a peer support phone service run by trans people for trans and questioning peers. Call if you need someone trans to talk to, even if you’re not in a crisis or if you’re not sure you’re trans. Trans Lifeline is a trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive.

    Call (877) 565-8860
    https://translifeline.org/hotline/

    The Trevor Project

    Call the Trevor Project and get immediate crisis support. Connect to a crisis counselor 24/7, 365 days a year, from anywhere in the U.S via text, chat, or phone. 100% confidential and 100% free.

    Call (866) 488-7386
    Text 678678
    Chat https://chat.trvr.org/

    https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

  • You can contact the National Eating Disorders Helpline at (800) 931-2237 or text “NEDA” to 741741 for immediate support.

    Or call (866) 662-1235 for the National Alliance for Eating Disorder helpline.
    9:00 am – 7:00 pm EST (Monday – Friday)

    The Alliance’s helpline is not a 24/7 crisis line. Please reach out to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting “988” or please text “ALLIANCE” to 741-741 for free, 24/7 support.

    This confidential helpline is run by licensed therapists specialized in eating disorders.