Suicide Prevention Hotlines
Suicidal thoughts, urges, and behaviors often happen suddenly and without much planning, which is why suicide prevention hotlines can be extremely important in de-escalating emergency situations and rescuing lives. Below are some resources that can assist in finding the necessary interventions in the event of a psychiatric emergency*:
Disclaimer: If you think you have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. Do not rely on electronic communications or communication through this website for immediate, urgent medical needs. This website is not designed to facilitate medical emergencies.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (formerly the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline)
https://988lifeline.org/
Press 1 for Veterans Crisis Line
Crisis Text Line (Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a volunteer Crisis Counselor)
https://www.crisistextline.org/
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (833-9-HELP4MOMS)
This is a non-profit organization that focuses on improving maternal mental health and care
Offers help before, during, and after pregnancy
Trans Lifeline (877-565-8860)
Provides peer support and advocacy for the trans community
TrevorLifeline (866-488-7386)
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention phone service for LGBTQ youth
TrevorChat
Confidential online instant messaging with a Trevor counselorTrevorText (Text START to 678-678)
Confidential text messaging with a Trevor counselor
Physician Support Line (888-409-0141)
Offers peer support to medical students and physicians
AgriStress Helpline (833-897-2474)
A helpline that provides support to farmers and ranchers in Missouri, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Wyoming
Local Resources:
Montgomery County 24 Hour Crisis Center (240-777-4000)
1301 Piccard Dr, Rockville, MD 20850
Dial 2-1-1 for Information & Referral in Maryland
Maryland Youth Hotline (800-422-0009)
Maryland Suicide/Crisis Hotline (301-864-7130)
