Crisis & Support Resouces

Crisis Support & Warmlines

**Crisis Lines that explicitly do not work with police

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Dial 988 - https://988lifeline.org/

The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones,

**BlackLine - 1.800.604.5841 - https://www.callblackline.com/

BlackLine offers a 24/7 hotline and text service geared towards the Black, Black LGBTQI, Brown, Native and Muslim community. Access peer support, resources, and a safe space to discuss mental health and emotional well-being.

**Trans Lifeline - 1.877.565.8860 - https://translifeline.org/

Trans Lifeline provides essential support for transgender individuals. Connect with trained staff who understand the unique challenges of the community and offer empathetic assistance.

StrongHearts Native Helpline -1.844.762.8483 - https://strongheartshelpline.org/about

StrongHearts offers a 24/7 anonymous, confidential, and culturally appropriate helpline and text service for Native American and Alaska Natives impacted by domestic and sexual violence.

Loveisrespect - 1.866.331.9474 or text: LOVEIS to 22522 https://www.loveisrespect.org/

Loveisrespect is a valuable resource for healthy relationships. Explore information, tools, and confidential help to promote safe, respectful connections and prevent dating violence.

**THRIVE Lifeline - 313.662.8209 - https://thrivelifeline.org/

24/7 text-based crisis support. text “THRIVE” for judgment free, confidential support. 18+, especially for people of color, LGBTQ2S+, people living with disabilities, neurodiverse, and/or other marginalized identities.

**Mental Health First - https://www.antipoliceterrorproject.org/mental-health-first

MHFirst Oakland call/text 510.999.9641, 2pm-2am Friday and Saturday

MHFirst Sacramento call/text 916.670.4062, 7pm-7am Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Mental Health First is a new model for non-police response to mental health crises including, but not limited to, psychiatric emergencies, substance use support, and domestic violence safety planning. 

Fireside Project - call or text 62-FIRESIDE (623-473-7433), open every day 11am-11pm - https://firesideproject.org/

Fireside Project is a psychedelic peer support line that provides emotional support during and after psychedelic experiences.

Peer-Led Resources & Education

Neuromancers- https://www.neuromancersmagazine.com/

Neuromancers is a Black and queer led abolitionist community org, for and by neurodivergent and mad people. based in the UK.

Nalgona Positivity Pride- https://www.nalgonapositivitypride.com/

Nalgona Positivity Pride is “an unconventional eating disorder awareness organization that shines light on the often overlooked societal factors that perpetuate unrealistic and oppressive beauty and health standards,”, particularly for BIPOC individuals

Project LETS- https://projectlets.org/

Project LETS is a nonprofit that builds peer support collectives and provides political education and advocacy services. by and for mad, mentally ill, Disabled, and neurodivergent people

Fireweed Collective- https://fireweedcollective.org/

Fireweed Collective offers mental health education and mutual aid through a Healing Justice and Disability Justice lens. They support the emotional wellness of all people and center QTBIPOC folks in their internal leadership, programs, and resources.

Bay Area Workers Support - https://bayareaworkerssupport.org/

Bay Area Workers Support (BAWS) is a peer-led resource organization that works for the health, safety, and livelihoods of people in the sex trade. In the face of criminalization, stigma, and inadequate resources, BAWS mobilizes, harnesses community power and builds local partnerships to provide material resources, information, and support. This includes mutual aid, information and resources, social support and care.

Harm Reduction Coalition Naloxone Finder - https://harmreduction.org/resource-center/harm-reduction-near-you/

If you do not have a resource in your community, you may be able to access mail-based naloxone on Next Distro https://nextdistro.org/naloxone

Find a local syringe access program using the map on the NASEN website. https://nasen.org/

Resources By State - https://dontcallthepolice.com/

Self-Care Resources

Virtual Calming Room - https://virtualcalmingroom.net/

The Virtual Calming Room offers a serene digital space for relaxation and stress relief. Explore various calming exercises, resources, and techniques to support emotional well-being.

UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center (MARC) https://www.uclahealth.org/programs/marc

MARC is a renowned center fostering mindfulness practices. Access research, workshops, and tools designed to enhance mindfulness, resilience, and overall mental health.

IL Head Start Virtual Calming Room - https://www.ilheadstart.org/virtual_calming_room_visual_re.php

The IL Head Start Virtual Calming Room provides visual resources for emotional regulation. Discover interactive activities and strategies promoting emotional well-being and self-care.

Therapy Directories

Open Path Collective - https://openpathcollective.org/

Open Path Collective offers affordable mental health support by connecting clients with therapists who provide reduced-rate sessions, ensuring accessible and quality care.

Headway - https://headway.co/

Headway provides a platform for finding therapists and counselors who offer online sessions, enabling individuals to connect with professionals for mental health support remotely.

Alma - https://helloalma.com/

Alma offers a range of mental health resources, including articles and therapist profiles, to help individuals find the right support for their well-being journey.

EMDRIA - https://www.emdria.org/find-an-emdr-therapist/

EMDRIA's directory helps individuals locate certified EMDR therapists, providing specialized trauma therapy for processing distressing experiences and promoting healing.

National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network (NQTTCN) - https://nqttcn.com/en/

NQTTCN offers mental health resources and services, focusing on LGBTQ+ communities and providing culturally sensitive support for well-being.

Asian Mental Health Collective - https://www.asianmhc.org/

The Asian Mental Health Collective advocates for Asian communities' mental health, offering resources and connections to culturally competent therapists.

Latinx Therapy - https://latinxtherapy.com/

Latinx Therapy is a platform that connects individuals with therapists who understand and cater to the unique mental health needs of the Latinx community.

Melanin and Mental Health - https://www.melaninandmentalhealth.com/

Melanin and Mental Health connects individuals of color with therapists who offer culturally affirming support, addressing the mental health needs of marginalized communities