Suicide Prevention
• The 988 Lifeline - Dial or Text 988
The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.
• The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 800-273-8255 (TALK)
• Trans Lifeline - (877) 565-8860
• The Trevor Project Lifeline - (866) 488-7386
- TrevorChat- their online instant messaging option
- TrevorText- a text-based support option
- TrevorSpace If you are looking for peer support, you can visit from anywhere in the world
Crisis Services
• Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
For adults 18 years of age and older, please use this link (http://www.ct.gov/dmhas/cwp/view.asp?q=378578) to search for hotlines and services by town or region within Connecticut.
• 24/7 Crisis Support
Call: (775) 784-8090
Text: "ANSWER" to 839863
Domestic Violence And Sexual Assault
• CT Safe Connect - (888) 774-2900
If you need help or just someone to talk to, advocates are available 24/7.
• The Rowan Center - (203) 348-9346
The Rowan Center offers up to 12 free individual counseling sessions to primary and secondary victims of sexual violence, ages 14+, in English, Spanish and Haitian-Creole.
• Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence
- English: (888) 999-5545
- Español: (888) 568-8332
• Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence
- English: (888) 774-2900
- Español: (844) 831-9200
Youth
• Kids in Crisis - (203) 661-1911
Need help? Not sure? Whether you’re a child, parent, relative, teacher, therapist, doctor, neighbor, friend, or anyone else concerned about the welfare of a child, any time of the day or night, trained Crisis Counselors are available to provide immediate help and assess services needed to address and work through any situation.