National and General Crisis Resources

  1. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)

    • Phone: 988

    • Website: 988lifeline.org

    • Description: Provides 24/7 support for people in distress or crisis, and prevention resources for individuals and professionals.

  2. Crisis Text Line

    • Text: HOME to 741741

    • Website: www.crisistextline.org

    • Description: Offers free, 24/7 text-based support for those in crisis.

  3. SAMHSA’s National Helpline

    • Phone: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

    • Website: www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

    • Description: A confidential, free, 24/7 helpline for individuals and families facing substance use and mental health issues.

Specialized Support

  1. Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Support)

    • Phone: 1-866-488-7386

    • Text: START to 678678

    • Website: www.thetrevorproject.org

    • Description: Crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ youth.

  2. Veterans Crisis Line

    • Phone: 988, Press 1

    • Text: 838255

    • Website: www.veteranscrisisline.net

    • Description: Support for U.S. military veterans and their families.

  3. RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)

    • Phone: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

    • Website: www.rainn.org

    • Description: Offers 24/7 confidential support for survivors of sexual violence.

For Youth and Adolescents

  1. Teen Line

    • Phone: 1-800-852-8336

    • Text: TEEN to 839863

    • Website: www.teenline.org

    • Description: Provides peer support for teenagers by teenagers.

  2. Boys Town National Hotline

    • Phone: 1-800-448-3000

    • Website: www.boystown.org

    • Description: 24/7 crisis hotline for teens, parents, and families.

Crisis Resources for Marginalized Communities

  1. Trans Lifeline

    • Phone: 1-877-565-8860

    • Website: www.translifeline.org

    • Description: Peer support and crisis intervention for transgender people.

  2. BlackLine

    • Phone: 1-800-604-5841

    • Website: www.callblackline.com

    • Description: Offers support for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities.

Online Therapy and Support

  1. BetterHelp

  2. Talkspace

  3. 7 Cups

    • Website: www.7cups.com

    • Description: Emotional support from trained listeners and licensed therapists.

Regional and Local Support

For resources specific to Portland, OR:

  1. Lines for Life (Portland Crisis Line)

    • Phone: 1-800-273-8255

    • Website: www.linesforlife.org

    • Description: Free crisis intervention and support.

  2. Oregon YouthLine

    • Phone: 1-877-968-8491

    • Text: teen2teen to 839863

    • Website: www.oregonyouthline.org

    • Description: Support by teens for teens, 24/7.