How to Get Help

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency and would like to talk to a individual trained to deal with mental health crises, contact one of the following numbers below:

Nationwide Resources:

Suicide Hotline: 1-800-784-8433 or 988

The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386

Domestic Abuse Hotline: 1-800-799-7233

Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860

Helping Survivors

New York City Resources:

Call NYC Well: 1-888-692-9355

Text WELL to 65173

or visit the website: nycwell.cityofnewyork.us


For articles on the topic of suicide and prevention you can read:

Making A Safety Plan

Things Your Suicidal Friend Wants (You) To Hear


Responding to Death by Suicide

Prevention > Awareness


A free mental health safety plan template I made is available on Google Docs.