Reminder that some of the hotlines listed above will call the police on you during a mental health crisis, regardless of what your wishes are.
The following are warm lines that do NOT call the police —
Image by Inclusive Therapists featuring a list of hotlines. More resources at InclusiveTherapists.com/Crisis
Warm lines that DON'T call the police:
Call Blackline
800-604-5841
Centers BI&POC, LGBTQ+ Black Femme Lens
*Note: they also have an app.
Trans Lifeline
US - 877-565-8860
Canada - 877-330-6366
Run by and for trans people
*Note: there are hours restrictions. They are generally open Monday thru Friday, 1 PM – 9 PM Eastern. Also, they have Spanish language options.
Wildflower Alliance Peer Support Line
888-407-4515
Run by trained peer supporters
*Note: they are open specific hours, too — 7pm to 9pm ET Monday through Thursday & 7pm-10pm ET Friday through Sunday.
StrongHearts Native Helpline
844-762-8483
Centering Native Americans & Alaska Natives
*Note: focused on domestic / intimate partner & sexual violence. You can also chat with them online or via text.
Thrive Lifeline
313-662-8209
Trans-led and operated
*Note: this is primarily a text line, but it is open 24/7 and focused on people from marginalized & forcibly oppressed communities (including disability & neurodivergence).
LGBT National Help Center
888-843-4564
*Note: there are hours restrictions. They are generally open Mon-Fri 4 PM - Midnight/eastern time & Sat Noon - 5 PM/eastern time. They have specific lines for coming out (888-688-5428), youth (800-246-7743), and seniors (888-234-7243). Also, they have an online peer chat, which is open Mon-Fri 4 PM - Midnight/eastern time & Sat Noon - 5 PM/eastern time.
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