Resources

Crisis

If this is a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline - Nationwide you can call, text, or chat 988. This is a confidential and free resource that is available 24/7 and has no age limit. You can contact the 988 Lifeline to get support for mental health crises, thoughts of suicide, substance use concerns, and any other kind of emotional distress. You can also contact the 988 Lifeline if you’re worried about a loved one who may need crisis support. 988 Lifeline services are also available in Spanish, along with interpretation services. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, dial 711 then 988. Additional information: https://988lifeline.org/

Crisis Connections (Seattle) – 24/7 crisis support and mental health resources. [Website: crisisconnections.org | Phone: 866-427-4747]

Help Center (Bozeman) - 24/7 crisis support and mental health resources. Offer free and confidential services (e.g. counseling, advocacy, resource referrals, etc.) for those who have experienced sexual assault, stalking, or harassment, whether recent or in the past. Also provide support for loved ones those impacted. [Website: https://www.bozemanhelpcenter.org | Phone: 406-586-3333]

The Trevor Project - Nationwide 24/7 support for LGBTQ teens and young adults. You can call (1-866-488-7386), text START to 678678, or chat online with a trained crisis counselor. You can also meet LGBTQ friends through TrevorSpace, an international community for LGBTQ teens and young adults (ages 13-24 years old) that is monitored by The Trevor Project. [Website: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/]

211 Community Helpline - is a free, confidential, 24/7, helpline that focuses on connecting individuals and families to essential community services, such a housing or food support, mental health resources, or help paying bills. [Website: https://www.211.org

Now Matters Now is a great online resource to explore and learn about a variety of coping strategies that can help right away when you’re in distress. Check them out at https://nowmattersnow.org/learn-skills/