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Mental Health Resources
Life is hard, chronic illness makes it harder. Although support groups, therapy, and a strong community can help you cope, sometimes you need an expert's help ASAP.
Below is a list of places to turn when life gets really tough. People are waiting to help YOU! Isn't that amazing? It takes strength to make a call or text, but we know you have plenty of that.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
(800) 273-8255
Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio
(888) 628-9454
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Options for Deaf and Hard of Hearing)
For TTY Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 1-800-273-8255
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-7233
Veterans Crisis Line
(800) 273-8255
National Grad Crisis Line
(877) 472-3457
National Sexual Assault Hotline
(800) 656-4673
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
(800) 422-4453
CDC National HIV and AIDS Hotline
(800) 232-4636
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline
(800) 662-4357