Resources
The following are resources that may be helpful. If crisis response is needed, some of these resources may dispatch local authorities to accompany their medical professionals. Please ask what their protocol is if you do not wish to involve the police. If you find yourself in a life-threatening medical situation, please head to your nearest emergency room and/or call 911.
National Hotlines
211
Available 24/7 in the USA and Canada by dialing 211
Information and referrals to community and social services in multiple languages
www.211.org
CHILDHELP NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE
Available 24/7
USA and Canada: 1-800-422-4453
Text the same number
Online chat available as well
www.childhelp.org/childhelp-hotline
CRISIS TEXT LINE
Available 24/7 text service (text any word to begin)
USA: 741-741
Canada: 686-868
UK: 85258
Ireland: 50808
www.crisistextline.org
IMALIVE
Online chat helpline (check website for availability)
www.imalive.org/online
LGBT NATIONAL HELP CENTER
Monday - Friday 1 PM - 9 PM PST,
Saturday 9 AM - 2 PM PST
General (youth and adults): 1-888-843-4564
Youth (under 25): 1-800-246-7743
Seniors (50 and above): 1-888-234-7243
www.glbthotline.org
NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS
Monday - Friday 10 AM - 6 PM EST
USA: 1-800-950-6264
www.nami.org
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ANOREXIA NERVOSA AND ASSOCIATED DISORDERS
Monday - Thursday 9 AM CST - 9 PM CST
Friday 9 AM - 5 PM CST
Sunday 5 PM - 9 PM CST
USA: 1-630-577-1330
www.anad.org/our-services
NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE / NATIONAL COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Available 24/7
USA: 1-800-799-7233
www.thehotline.org/help
www.ncadv.org/get-help
NATIONAL EATING DISORDERS CENTER
Monday - Thursday 11 AM - 9 PM EST,
Friday 11 AM - 5 PM EST
USA: 1-800-931-2237
Online chat available Monday - Thursday 9 AM - 9 PM EST, Friday 9 AM - 5 PM EST
nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline
NATIONAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Available 24/7
USA: 1-888-373-7888
Text 233-733
For deaf and hard of hearing: 711
www.humantraffickinghotline.org/national-hotline-overview
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH
Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5 PM EST
USA: 1-866-615-6964
www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml
NATIONAL RUNAWAY SAFELINE
Available 24/7
USA: 1-800-786-2929
Online chat, forum, and email available as well
www.1800runaway.org
NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT / RAINN (Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network)
Available 24/7
USA: 1-800-656-4673
Online chat and app available as well
www.rainn.org
NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE
Available 24/7
USA: 1-800-273-8255
For deaf and hard of hearing: 1-800-799-4889
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
SAMARITANS
Available 24/7 suicide prevention helpline
USA: 1-877-870-4673
Text the same number
www.samaritanshope.org/our-services/247-crisis-services
SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (SAMHSA)
Available 24/7 treatment referral and information service in English y español
USA: 1-800-662-4357
www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
SAMHSA DISASTER DISTRESS
Available 24/7 immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster
USA: 1-800-985-5990
Text TalkWithUs to 667-46
www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline
TRANS LIFELINE
Available 24/7 peer support & crisis hotline for trans people in English y español
USA: 1-877-565-8860
Canada: 1-877-330-6366
www.translifeline.org/hotline
TREVOR PROJECT
Available 24/7 services for LGBTQ+ young people under 25
USA: 1-866-488-7366
Text START to 678-678
Online chat available as well
www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now
VETERANS CRISIS LINE
Operated 24/7 by the Department of Veteran Affairs
USA: 1-800-273-8255 and press 1
Text a message to 838-255
www.veteranscrisisline.net
YOUTHLINE
Peer-to-peer youth crisis and support service provided by Lines for Life. Answered by youth daily from 4 PM - 10 PM and by adults at all other times.
USA: 1-877-968-8491
Text TEEN2TEEN to 839-863
Email: Teen2Teen@LinesForLife.org
Online chat available as well
www.oregonyouthline.org
MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH
POSTPARTUM SUPPORT INTERNATIONAL
Call the PSI HelpLine: 1-800-944-4773
#1 En Español or #2 English
Text “Help” to 800-944-4773 (EN)
Text en Español: 971-203-7773
https://www.postpartum.net
*The PSI HelpLine does not handle emergencies.
HelpLine hours are 8am-11pm EST
Services are in English and Spanish
People in crisis should call their local emergency number or the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.
NATIONAL MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH HOTLINE
1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262)
https://mchb.hrsa.gov/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline
OREGON Hotlines
24-HOUR CRISIS LINES
Lines for Life
CRISIS SERVICE PROVIDERS BY COUNTY
Community Mental Health Programs
ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE HELPLINE
800-923-4357
GAMBLING PROBLEM HELPLINE
877-695-4648
Website includes live chat
MILITARY HELPLINE
Call: 888-457-4838 anytime
Text: MIL1 to 839863 between 0900-1500 Pacific Time
SUICIDE AND CRISIS HELPLINE
Call, text or chat 988.
COMMUNITY MEALTH HEALTH ORGANISATION, BY COUNTY
https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HSD/AMH/Pages/CMH-Programs.aspx
Washington Hotlines
WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES
Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (BHA)
WASHINGTON MEDICAID
Medicaid
WASHINGTON 211
211 – 2-1-1 is a free referral and information helpline that connects people to a wide range of health and human services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To contact 2-1-1 in any state, including Washington, simply dial the numbers 2-1-1 from any phone.
NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS: WASHINGTON
National Alliance on Mental Illness–Washington is a nationwide advocacy group, representing families and people affected by mental health disorders in the United States. The national organization is organized into state and local affiliates, of which NAMI–Washington is one.
Portland Hotlines
In case of a mental health crisis call the Multnomah County Mental Health Crisis Line 503-988-4888 or 1-800-716-9769 and ask for “Project Respond.” In case of an emergency that requires police assistance, call 911 and ask for Emergency Responders with mental health experience from the “Enhanced Crisis Intervention Team.”
DROP-IN EMERGENCY SERVICES
Unity Center for Behavioral Health
Offers a 24/7 psychiatric emergency room for adults experiencing a mental health crisis. Learn more here.
Address: 1225 NE 2nd Ave
Phone: 503-944-8000
Cascadia Urgent Walk-In Clinic
Provides short-term crisis intervention services, regardless of insurance or income. Learn more and see current hours here.
Address: 4212 SE Division St., Suite 100
Phone: 503-963-2575
In a mental health emergency, any hospital emergency department may also provide stabilization and access to treatment.
GENERAL SUPPORT LINES
General Mental Health Crisis Support
The National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7, offering support in many languages.
Call or text 988
Los Servicios de texto y chat de 988 Lifeline están disponibles en español las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana. Para acceder al apoyo en español, marque 988 y presione 2
Peer Support Warmline
The David Romprey Oregon Warmline offers a 24/7 peer-run phone line, providing connection and a listening ear.
Call 1-800-698-2392
YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT SUPPORT LINES
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project offers confidential 24/7 support for LGBTQ+ youth through age 24.
Call 1-866-488-7386 or text 678678
YouthLine
YouthLine offers support for those ages 11-20. Teen volunteers respond daily from 4:00 - 10:00 PM, with adult counselors responding at all other hours.
Call 877-968-8491 or text 839863
VETERAN AND MILITARY SUPPORT LINE
Veterans Crisis Line
The Veterans Crisis Line offers support for Veterans, Military Service Members, and their loved ones, available 24/7.
Call 988 then press 1, or text 838255
BIPOC SUPPORT LINES
Racial Equity Support Line
Provides peer support for individuals who are feeling the impacts of racist violence and microaggressions, and other cross-cultural issues. Learn more and see current hours here.
Call 503-575-3764
BlackLine
BlackLine provides 24/7 crisis peer support by and for BIPOC, and offers anonymous reporting of racist violence.
Call or text 1-800-604-5841
LGBTQIA+ SUPPORT LINES
LGBTQ+ Elder Hotline
Sage offers 24/7 support for LGBTQ+ older adults, available in english and Spanish.
Call 877-360-5428
Trans Lifeline
Trans Lifeline offers 24/7 peer support, in crisis or not. Services also offered in Spanish.
Call 877-565-8860
SUPPORT AND CRISIS LINES
24/7 Alcohol & Drug Helpline
800-923-4357
24/7 Ayuda En Español
1-888-628-9454
24/7 Call to Safety Hotline
503-235-5333
24/7 Clackamas County Crisis Line
503-655-8585
24/7 Clark County Crisis Line
564-888-2290
24/7 Domestic Violence Resource Center Crisis Line
503-469-8620
24/7 Janus Youth - Harry's Mother Help Line
503-233-8111
24/7 Multnomah County Crisis Line
503-988-4888
24/7 Oregon Problem Gambling Resource
1-877-695-4648
24/7 Providence Mental Health Program
503-574-9235
24/7 Report Child or Adult Abuse Hotline
1-855-503-7233
24/7 Senior Loneliness Line
503-200-1633
24/7 Sexual Assault Resource Center (SARC) Support Line
503-640-5311
24/7 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline
1-800-662-4357
24/7 Substance Use Disorder Warmline
541-406-4444
24/7 Washington County Crisis Line
503-291-9111
Indigenous Hotlines
ONE SKY CENTER
http://www.oneskycenter.org
A National resource Center for American Indian and Alaskan Native Health, Education, and Research; Mission “To improve prevention and treatment of mental health and substance abuse problems and services among Native people”
Presentations and Publications: number of downloadable resources by topic (addiction treatment, adolescents, crisis care & disaster management, disparity of health services, mental health management, and more)
STRONG HEARTS NATIVE HELPLINE
(1-844-762-8483)
https://strongheartshelpline.org
StrongHearts Native Helpline is a 24/7 confidential and anonymous culturally-appropriate domestic and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans.
PATHS (RE)MEMBERED PROJECT
https://www.pathsremembered.org
The Paths (Re)Membered Project centers the Two Spirit and LGBTQ+ community/
INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE
https://www.ihs.gov/suicideprevention/
Latinx Hotlines
Coming soon!
Black Hotlines
AAKOMA PROJECT
https://aakomaproject.org/
THE BORIS LAWRENCE HENSON FOUNDATION
https://borislhensonfoundation.org/
BEAM: BLACK EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL HEALTH COLLECTIVE
https://beam.community/
CENTER FOR HEALING RACIAL TRAUMA
https://www.centerforhealingracialtrauma.com/
NATIONAL ORGANISATION FOR PEOPLE OF COLOR AGAINST SUICIDE (NOPCAS)
https://nopcas.com/
FOR THE GWORLS
https://www.forthegworls.com
THE CONFESS PROJECT
https://www.theconfessprojectofamerica.org/
THE LOVELAND FOUNDATION
https://thelovelandfoundation.org/
THE STEVE FUND
https://stevefund.org/
THERAPY FOR BLACK GIRLS
https://therapyforblackgirls.com/
THERAPY FOR BLACK MEN
https://therapyforblackmen.org/
Asian AmeriCan & Pacific Islander Hotlines
Coming soon!
LGBTQIA+ Hotlines
LGBT NATIONAL HELP CENTER
Monday - Friday 1 PM - 9 PM PST,
Saturday 9 AM - 2 PM PST
General (youth and adults): 1-888-843-4564
Youth (under 25): 1-800-246-7743
Seniors (50 and above): 1-888-234-7243
www.glbthotline.org
STRONG HEARTS NATIVE HELPLINE
(1-844-762-8483)
https://strongheartshelpline.org
StrongHearts Native Helpline is a 24/7 confidential and anonymous culturally-appropriate domestic and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans.
TRANS LIFELINE
Available 24/7 peer support & crisis hotline for trans people in English y español
USA: 1-877-565-8860
Canada: 1-877-330-6366
www.translifeline.org/hotline
TREVOR PROJECT
Available 24/7 services for LGBTQ+ young people under 25
USA: 1-866-488-7366
Text START to 678-678
Online chat available as well
www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now
VetErans & Military Hotlines
Coming soon!
FAMILIES & PARENTING Hotlines
Coming soon!