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
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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!
UPLiFT Lab Media Recommendations
Book Recommendations
Remnants of a Life on Paper: A Mother & Daughter’s Struggle with Borderline Personality Disorder by Pamela Tuisani, Bea Tuisani, and Paula Tuisani Eng
“I recommend Remnants of a Life on Paper: A Mother & Daughter’s Struggle with Borderline Personality Disorder (Pamela Tusiani, Bea Tusiani, and Paula Tusiani-Eng) for its honest and layered portrayal of BPD. Through Pamela Tusiani’s journals, artwork, and poetry alongside her mother Bea’s reflections, the memoir conveys the emotional struggle, love, and resilience within their family while also revealing the difficulties of navigating treatments, hospitalizations, and legal systems. I found it both moving and illuminating, and I believe it can foster compassion and understanding for those living with BPD and their loved ones.” - Kellyann Navarre
Nice Girls Don’t Win: How I Burned It All Down to Claim My Power by Parvati Shallow
“This memoir, written by the famous Survivor winner and contestant on The Traitors and Deal or No Deal Island Parvati Shallow, is a captivating story about trauma, shame, and healing. As a massive Survivor and Parvati fan I had to buy this book, and was so impressed by Parvati’s honesty and reflection. I think this memoir is a fabulous example of non-linear healing, and is an engaging read from start to finish.” - Dayna Freeman