
HELPFUL CRISIS RESOURCES
If you or someone you know is going through an emotional crisis, please know that you don’t have to face it alone.
The organizations listed below are dedicated to offering support in times of need. Whether you’re looking for immediate help or ongoing assistance, these resources can provide the guidance and care you deserve.
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If you’re experiencing an emergency or feel unsafe, please call 911 right away.​
Resources
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a free suicide prevention and crisis intervention service available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress of any kind in the United States via phone, text message (SMS) and online chat.​​​​​
Hours: 24/7
Website: 988lifeline.org
Call: 988
Crisis Text Line
Provides 24/7, free and confidential support and information by text message, online chat and WhatsApp. We are available to talk with you about any kind of experience relating to mental health, including anxiety, depression, self-harm, stress, and thoughts of suicide.​​​​​​
Hours: 24/7
Website: crisistextline.org
Text: HOME to 741-741
WhatsApp: +1-443-787-7678
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline
HelpLine volunteers are working to answer questions, offer support and provide practical next steps. Because we’re in this together, you are not alone. We are 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.
Hours: Monday - Friday 10 AM - 10 PM Eastern Time
National Website: nami.org
Multnomah Website: Website: namimultnomah.org/resources
Text: HelpLine to 626-40
Call: 800-950-6264
SAMHSA National Helpline
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA’s) National Helpline is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
Hours: 24/7
Website: samhsa.gov
Text: your zip code to 435-748
Call: 1-800-662-4357
Lines for Life – Oregon
A crisis support service for suicide prevention, substance use, and youth-related issues.
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
Oregon YouthLine: 1-877-968-8491
ChildHelp: 1-800-422-4453
Oregon Suicide Prevention Crisis Line
A free and confidential crisis line available to Oregon residents.
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Call: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
LGBT National Hotline
The LGBT National Hotline provides support for people of all ages who have questions or concerns about sexual orientation, gender identity, relationships, coming out, mental health, and more. Trained volunteers offer a safe and affirming space to discuss personal struggles, seek guidance, and find LGBTQ-friendly resources, including local support groups, healthcare providers, and legal assistance.
Call: 1-888-843-4564
Website: lgbthotline.org
MHAAO - Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon
Provides Peer Support and Resources for Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Addiction in Multnomah and Washington County.
Website: mhaoforegon.org
Call: 503-922-2377
Address:
2740 SE Powell Blvd.
Ste 3
Portland OR
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5193 NE Elam Young Pwky,
Suite D.Hillsboro, OR
National Human Trafficking Hotline
The National Human Trafficking Hotline is a national, toll-free hotline, available to answer calls, texts, and chats from anywhere in the country, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year.
Hours: 24/7
Website: humantraffickinghotline.org
Text: 233-733
Call: 888-373-7888
​​National Sexual Assault Hotline
National Sexual Assault Hotline is dedicated to providing 24/7, free, compassionate and confidential support by phone and online chat. We are here to help everyone in United States who may need emotional support with abuse & domestic violence, anxiety, depression, loneliness, parenting, relationships, self-harm, sexual abuse, stress, substance use, supporting a friend or family member, trauma & PTSD.
National Parent and Youth Helpline
National Parent and Youth Helpline provides free and confidential emotional support and resources to diverse Parents, Caregivers, Children and Youth of all Ages by phone, text and live chat and connect you to Weekly Parents Anonymous Groups.
Hours: 24/7
Website: nationalparentyouthhelpline.org
Text: 855-427-2736
Call: 855-427-2736
Trans Lifeline
Trans Lifeline offers 24/7, free, compassionate and confidential support by phone. We are here for the LGBTQ+ community in United States who may need emotional support with gender & sexual identity.
Hours: 24/7
Website: translifeline.org/hotline
Call: 877-565-8860
Veterans Crisis Line
Veterans Crisis Line is dedicated to providing 24/7, free and confidential support and information over phone, text message (SMS) and online chat. We are here to help veterans in United States who may require support with abuse & domestic violence, anxiety, depression, family issues, grief & loss, loneliness, relationships, self-harm, stress, suicide, supporting a friend or family member, physical illness, trauma & PTSD.
Hours: 24/7
Website: veteranscrisisline.net
Text: 838-255
Call: 988, then press 1