Crisis Resources

Mental health and suicide prevention resources

- 988 Crisis and Suicide Helpline: call or text
- 988lifeline.org to chat online
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME 741741 for a volunteer crisis counselor
- Text or dial 211 Mobile Crisis for youth and teens
- Dial Veterans Crisis Line: 988, then press 1

Domestic Violence Hotline – Support for those experiencing domestic violence.
Call: (888) 774-2900

Suicide Prevention Hotline – Immediate support for those in crisis.
Call: (800) 273-8255

Prevent Suicide CT – Resources and support for suicide prevention in Connecticut.
Website: www.preventsuicidect.org

Sexual Assault Hotline – Support for survivors of sexual assault.
Call: (800) 786-2929

Teen Crisis TEXT – Text support for teens in crisis.
Text: START to 741-741

Warm Line Screening (MHA National)
Website: https://screening.mhanational.org/content/need-talk-someone-warmlines/
Provides a warm line for individuals to talk to someone who can listen and provide support, without the need for emergency intervention.

The Village – Urgent Crisis Center – Provides immediate mental health crisis intervention.
Website: https://thevillage.org/programs/urgent-crisis-center-ucc/
Yale New Haven Hospital – Emergency Services – Provides emergency mental health and psychiatric services.
Website: https://www.ynhh.org/
Child & Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut – Urgent Crisis Center – Immediate support for individuals in crisis.
Website: https://www.childandfamilyagency.org/programs/urgent-crisis-center/

(walk-in care for kids and teens 18 or younger with urgent mental health needs or is in behavioral crisis)

- 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
- 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Saturday
- New London: 860-437-4550
- Hartford: 860-297-0520
- UCC is NOT an emergency department – call 911 or visit the nearest hospital if a youth needs immediate medical attention or is in danger of hurting themselves
Maternal Mental Health Hotline: 833.943.5746
JoinRiseBe Young Adult Warmline: talk to a young adult peer specialist from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily at 800-6-HOPENOW
The Trevor Project: Text START to 678678 or call 866-488-7386
Trans Lifeline: Call 877-565-8860
SAMHSA: Support for Mental Health and Substance Use Find Support | SAMHSA
Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Suicide Resources
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Home | AFSP
Jed Foundation How to Help a Friend I Want to Help My Friend | The Jed Foundation
NAMI Mental Health Support, Education and Resources NAMI Connecticut
911 Emergency Response- Fire, Ambulance, Police