Contact the following for direct crisis support
Crisis Text Line- National, (Text) “If it’s a crisis to you, it’s a crisis to us.” We want everyone to feel comfortable texting in, regardless of how they define a crisis and yes, our Crisis Counselors, are 100% real humans, available to talk, 24/7! Please note that we are not a replacement for counseling or long-term medical treatment. Our goal is to help you move from an emotionally overwhelming place to a sense of calm, at which point you feel ready to continue on your own.
**Crisis Text Line Website**
IMAlive - National, (Online)Recognizing the technological age we find ourselves in today, we know that millions of people in crisis will never pick up the phone. We believe that IMAlive is part of the solution to the problem. IMAlive is a live online network that uses instant messaging to respond to people in crisis. People need a safe place to go during moments of crisis and intense emotional pain.
**IMAlive Website**
San Diego Access Crisis Line - San Diego, CA (Online/Phone)
The San Diego Access and Crisis Line (ACL) has been serving San Diego County since 1997. It provides support related to suicide prevention, crisis intervention, community resources, mental health referrals, and alcohol and drug support services. Confidential and free of charge, the line is immediately answered 7 days a week, 24 hours a day by Master’s-level and Licensed Clinicians. The counselors average 16 years of clinical experience in a variety of backgrounds, including: emotionally disturbed youth, geriatric social services, nursing, in-home domestic violence intervention, case management, and drug and alcohol abuse. Language interpreter services enable the ACL to assist in 150 languages within seconds.
**San Diego Access Crisis Website**
Suicide Prevention Lifeline - National, (Phone)
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We’re committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness.
**Suicide Prevention Lifeline Website**
Trevor Project - National, (Online/Phone/Text)
Every day, The Trevor Project saves young lives through its accredited, free and confidential phone, instant message and text messaging crisis intervention services. A leader and innovator in suicide prevention, The Trevor Project offers the largest safe social networking community for LGBTQ youth, best practice suicide prevention educational trainings, resources for youth and adults, and advocacy initiatives.
**Trevor Project Website**
*For immediate emergencies always contact 911
