Crisis Helplines

Blackline

1-800-604-5841

BlackLine provides a space for peer support, counseling, witnessing, and affirming the lived experiences to folxs who are most impacted by systematic oppression with an LGBTQ+ Black femme lens.

Lifeline

988

The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.

Mayor's Health

1-800-847-0710

The Mayor’s Health Line (MHL) ensures Boston residents have access to services and programs that promote health and wellness

National Runaway Safeline

1-800-RUNAWAY

The team at the National Runaway Safeline is here for you, offering a range of support services 24/7.   

The Trevor Project

1-866-488-7386 or text TREVOR to 1-202-304-1200

The Trevor Project is the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) young people.

HOPELINE

Text 741741

HOPELINE™, created by Center for Suicide Awareness, is a text-in (versus voice call-in) free emotional support service providing hope, help, and support when it’s needed most. HOPELINE™ serves anyone in any type of situation providing them access for free.

LGBT National Hotline

1-888-843-4564

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender National Hotline is for all ages.

National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) Helpline

1-800-950-6264

The NAMI HelpLine is 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. *The NAMI HelpLine can be reached Monday through Friday, 10am - 10pm ET.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Treatment Referral Hotline

1‑877‑726‑4727

For individuals and families facing mental health challenges and/or substance use disorders.

Veteran's Crisis Line

Dial 988 then Press 1

24/7, confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones. You don't have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect.

Kiva Centers Peer Support Line

508-688-5898

The Kiva Centers Peer Support Line is here for you! Available Monday through Friday from 8:00pm to 12:00am Eastern Standard Time, our phone line is staffed by trained peer support specialists who have personal experience with mental health challenges. Whether you need someone to listen, offer guidance, or just provide a friendly voice, our team is here to support you. You don’t have to go through this alone – call the Kiva Centers Peer Support Line today.

Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line

1-833-773-2445

You can call the statewide Behavioral Health Helpline to be connected with the MCI team serving your area. Call or text 1-833-773-2445, or chat online at www.masshelpline.com. Going to the local Emergency Room – when other options are not available or the crisis involves a medical emergency.

National Domestic Violence Hotline

1-800-799-7233

A project of the National Domestic Violence Hotline, love is respect offers 24/7 information, support, and advocacy to young people between the ages of 13 and 26 who have questions or concerns about their romantic relationships. 

Trans Lifeline

1-877-565-8860

Trans Lifeline is a peer support service run by trans people, for trans and questioning callers.