Crisis Resources
FOR IMMEDIATE HELP dial 988
Lifeline Crisis Chat 1-800-273-8255 is available 2 pm – 2 am EST*
Veterans/Military: Press 1
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
Crisis Text Line serves anyone, in any type of crisis, providing access to free, 24/7 support and information via a medium people already use and trust: text.
Here’s how it works: https://www.crisistextline.org/
2-1-1
United Way 2-1-1 is your one-stop connection to the local services you need, from utility assistance, food, housing, childcare, after school programs, elder care, crisis intervention and much more. Dial 2-1-1 from anywhere in Connecticut and you will reach a highly-trained call specialist who will assess your needs and provide referrals to the resources in your community.
www.211ct.org
Emergency Mobile Psychiatric Services — EMPS
Dial 2-1-1 to reach the Emergency Mobile Psychiatric Services, which is a mobile intervention service for children and adolescents experiencing a behavioral or mental health crisis. 2-1-1 will put you in touch with trained mental health professionals across the state who can respond immediately by phone or face to face within 45 minutes.
www.empsct.org
Connecticut Suicide Advisory Board — CTSAB
The CT Suicide Advisory Board is a network of diverse advocates, educators, and leaders concerned with addressing the problem of suicide with a focus on prevention, intervention, and health and wellness promotion. Their site holds contains a wealth of information including warning signs and resources.
www.preventsuicidect.org
THE TREVOR PROJECT
The leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth.
The Trevor Lifeline: If you need support, please call 866-488-7386
www.thetrevorproject.org