Crisis, Suicide Prevention & Self-Harm Resources
Crisis, Suicide Prevention & Self-Harm
Crisis
We are currently amidst waves of drug shortages (like you had to be reminded! 🙃). Here is the FDA Database where you can look up Current, Resolved and Discontinued Drug Shortages to find out about your medication - FDA Drug Shortage Database
Understanding Non-Suicidal Self-Injury - YouTube video from PsychHub.
Suicide Prevention Treatment - YouTube video from PsychHub (4-min).
Crisis Hotlines
If you're experiencing emotional distress or suicidal ideation, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support the resources below provide free and confidential support 24/7 across the U.S. In cases of emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest hospital emergency room.
Crisis 24/7 Support for those in distress, emotional pain or experiencing suicidal ideation - across the United States
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 988 | (800) 273-TALK (8255) | (888) 628-9454 (en Español)
Chat online or find additional crisis services here.
Read more from SAMHSA about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Crisis Text Line - Free 24-hr support from a Crisis Counselor
Text HOME to 741741
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 (SAFE) | SMS Text "START" to 88788
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
Sanctuary for Families: (212) 349–6009 | Legal Helpline: (212) 349-6009 x8000 . Instagram.
The Anti-Violence Project: Report Sex-Worker Violence to AVP's free 24/7 bilingual (English/Spanish) crisis intervention hotline: 212-714-1141 or report online.
NY State Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-942-6906
If you were sexually assaulted and you wish to collect evidence in case you decide to file a police report, please go the nearest SAFE (Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner) emergency room for care and support (see a list of SAFE ERs here).
NY State Dept. of Health-approved Rape Crisis Centers: Find your local rape crisis center here.
Self-Abuse (800) DONTCUT
Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565‑8860
The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386 or 1-800-246‑7743
Text "START" to 678-678 | Chat online
The Trevor Project’s mission is to end suicide among LGBTQ young people.
Veterans Crisis Line: Call 988, then PRESS 1 | Text 838255 | Chat online
Disaster Distress Helpline: Call or text 1-800-985-5990 | Español: 1-800-985-5990 presiona “2” | Deaf & Hard of Hearing ASL Callers: 1-800-985-5990
The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) is the first national hotline dedicated to providing year-round disaster crisis counseling. This toll-free, multilingual, crisis support service is available 24/7 to all residents in the U.S. and its territories who are experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.