Mental Health Resources

Crisis & Suicide Hotlines

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

  • Available 24/7

211 Crisis Lifeline

  • Available 24/7

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline | 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

  • Provides free, confidential support 24/7 for individuals in distress or crisis, including suicide prevention and intervention.

National Domestic Violence Hotline | 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

  • Available 24/7; Spanish and additional languages provided.

National Sexual Assault Hotline | 800-656-HOPE (4673)

Veterans Crisis Line | 1-800-273-8255 OR text 838255

  • Specifically for veterans and their families, providing support and crisis intervention.

Crisis Text Line | Text Home to 714714

  • Free, 24/7 crisis support service available via text message.

  • For Spanish speakers, text ‘Ayuda’ to 714714

The Trevor Project | 1-866-488-7386

(877) 565-8860

Warm Lines

Warm lines are a call service that provide support to those who are not in crisis, but would like to speak with professionals about any current struggles they may be having.

  • Safe Harbor Warm Line | 1-800-258-1528

  • Wildflower Alliance Peer Support Line | (888) 407-4515

Get involved!

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)

  • AFSP Community Walks: Participate in AFSP's Out of the Darkness Walks, held nationwide to raise awareness and funds for suicide prevention.

  • Local AFSP Chapters: Join a local AFSP chapter to participate in local events, advocacy efforts, and educational programs.

  • Advocacy and Public Policy: Get involved in advocating for suicide prevention policies and legislation at the state and national levels through AFSP's advocacy network.

  • Survivor Support Groups: AFSP offers support groups for those who have lost someone to suicide (Survivor Outreach Program).

Emotions Matter

National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder (NEABPD)

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

  • Mission: Advocacy, education, support, and public awareness for individuals and families affected by mental illness.

The Trevor Project

Samaritans

  • Suicide prevention helpline & training

  • Mission: Provide 24/7 crisis services and community education programs.

Involved in any other organizations that seek to prevent suicide, support individuals with BPD, or serve those impacted by trauma? Please email us at uplift@yale.edu so we can add to this list!