RESOURCES
We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE
Established in 1987, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death.
AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION
www.afsp.org
CALL 1-800-273-8255
TEXT "TALK" to 741741
NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS
www.nami.org
CALL 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
TEXT "NAMI" to 741741
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation and to improve the lives of individuals living with mental and substance use disorders, and their families.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
Founded in 1998 by the creators of the Academy Award®-winning short film TREVOR, The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.
THE TREVOR PROJECT
www.thetrevorproject.org
CALL 1-866-488-7386
TEXT "START" to 678678
VA has a variety of mental health resources, information, treatment options, and more — all accessible to Veterans, Veterans’ supporters, and the general public. Explore the pages below to learn more about a specific mental health topic or to find information specifically tailored to your needs.