Crisis Resources – General

Crisis Resources – General 

  • 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988 
    • Notice: may involve police 
  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) 
    • Available 24/7 
    • Non-LGBTQ-specific crisis hotline 
  • Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 
  • Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 
  • Pittsburgh Action Against Rape: 1-866-488-7386 
  • Center for Victims: 1-866-644-2882 
  • National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 
  • RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): 1-800-656-4673 
  • The National Runaway Safeline: 800-RUNAWAY (800-786-2929) 
    • Provides advice and assistance to runaways, including resources, shelter, transportation, assistance in finding counseling, and transitioning back to home life. NRS frontline staff will also act as advocates and mediators if/as needed. 
  • The True Colors United: (212) 461-4401 
    • The True Colors Fund is working to end homelessness among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth, creating a world in which all young people can be their true selves. True Colors United runs a database of service providers
  • Self Abuse Finally Ends (S.A.F.E) 
    • Addresses individuals coping with non-suicidal self-injury, including locally-based information, support and therapy referrals.