helplines

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988, call or text (in Spanish and available for deaf people and people who are hard of hearing)

Samaritans Helpline: (877) 870-4673

Crisis Text Line: text “HOME” to 741741

Subdial: an app you may choose to download which has alternatives to calling the police regarding a crisis

The Trevor Project: (866) 488-7386; text “START” to 678-678; or chat live on their website

Trans Lifeline: (877) 565-8860

Pet Compassion Careline: (855) 245-8214 (when grieving the loss of a pet)

Maine Crisis Line: call or text (888) 568-1112, or chat live on their website

American Poison Control Centers: (800) 222-1222

National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-7233 or chat live on their website

National Sexual Assault Hotline: (800) 656-4673 or chat live on their website

Substance Abuse National Helpline (SAMHSA): (800) 662-4357

National Eating Disorders Association Helpline: (800) 931-2237 (not available 24/7)

Postpartum Support International: 800-944-4773 (options for English or Spanish, and texting)