Resources for Support: If you are in mental health distress, use these resources for immediate support
Phone Hotlines (24|7 Support)
BlackLine
1-800-604-5841
*This resource is divested from the police
BlackLine provides a space for peer support, counseling, witnessing and affirming the lived experiences to folxs who are most impacted by systematic oppression with an LGBTQ+ Black femme lens.
National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
988
The National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is a United States-based network that provides confidential support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. The Lifeline operates 24/7 with phone and text capability.
LGBT National Hotline
1-888-843-4564
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline is for all ages.
The California Peer-Run Warm Line
1-855-845-7415
A non-emergency resource for anyone in California seeking mental and emotional support.
The Trevor Project
1-866-488-7386
or text TREVOR to 1-202-304-1200
The Trevor Project is the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) young people.
Trans Lifeline
1-877-565-8860
*This resource is divested from the police
Trans Lifeline is a peer support service run by trans people, for trans and questioning callers.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Treatment Referral Hotline
1‑877‑726‑4727
For individuals and families facing mental health challenges and/or substance use disorders.
National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) Helpline
1-800-950-6264
*The NAMI HelpLine can be reached Monday through Friday, 10am – 10pm ET.
The NAMI HelpLine is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition, their family members and caregivers, mental health providers and the public. HelpLine staff and volunteers are experienced, well-trained and able to provide guidance.
Mobile Crisis Units
Mobile Crisis or Mobile Crisis Rapid Response Teams are a mental health service which support the community by providing immediate response emergency mental health evaluations and crises services in the United States.
In many areas, they offer an alternative to calling 911 or the police. Please note: Some mobile crisis units may also inform the police.