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Suicide Prevention Hotline

Call, text, or chat 988 to be connected to trained counselors that will listen, provide support, and connect you to resources if needed.

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Trans Lifeline

A peer support phone service run by trans people for the trans community, that operates from 10am to 5am EST.

Call 1-877-565-8860

Mental Health America (MHA)

"MHA is the nation's leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and to promoting the overall mental health of all." - MHA website

Mental Health is Health

“Mental Health is Health” is an MTV Entertainment Studios initiative rooted in the reality that we all have mental health and need to take care of it like we do our physical health. The initiative aims to normalize conversation, create a connection to resources and inspire action on mental health - MHIH

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The Steve Fund

"The nation’s leading organization focused on supporting the mental health and emotional well-being of young people of color." - The Steve Fund

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Trevor Lifeline

A safe, judgement free support service for LGBTQ and questioning youth who are struggling or thinking about suicide. Available 24/7.

Call 1-866-488-7386
text “START” to 678-678
OR chat here

The JED Foundation

In an emergency: If you or someone you know needs to talk to someone right now, text START to 741-741 or call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for a free, confidential conversation with a trained counselor 24/7.

The Jed Foundation’s Mental Health Resource Center provides essential information about common emotional health issues and shows teens and young adults how they can support one another, overcome challenges, and make a successful transition to adulthood.

Seize the Awkward

Seize the Awkward recognizes that having a conversation about mental health might be awkward, but also that it can make all the difference. Their website has all the tools - from conversation guides to tips - to help make the conversation easier.

RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)

RAINN is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country and operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.

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