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Crisis Hotlines

Hotline services are for those in immediate crisis.

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911

National Suicide Prevention

  • Lifeline: 800-273-8255
  • Crisis Text Line: Text CTL to 741741
  • 24/7 Crisis Support: 775-784-8090 or text "ANSWER" to 839863

Mobile Psychiatric Crisis

  • Dial 2-1-1, Option 1
  • Adult Crisis Telephone Intervention and Options Network (ACTION) Line (18 & over): 800-467-3135
  • Kids in Crisis: 203-661-1911 

The Trevor Project for LGBTQ Lives

  • 866-488-7386
  • CT Domestic Violence Hotline: 888-774-2900 or 844-831-9200 (Spanish)
  • CT Sexual Assault Hotline: 888- 999-5545 or 888-568-8332 (Spanish) 

Crisis Warmlines

Warmlines provide early intervention by providing emotional support to prevent a crisis.

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911.

Bridgeport Soundview Warmline

  • 800-921-0359 (Daily, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM) 

CT Behavioral Health Partnerships Warmline

  • 877-552-8247 – select prompts 1 & 3 (Mon – Fri: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

JoinRiseBe Statewide Young Adult Peer Initiative/Warmline

  • 855-6-HOPENOW (Daily, 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM)

Reach Out Connecticut

Provides connections or resources for any challenges. Including food or infant supplies, worried about COVID-19, racial injustice, or just need someone to talk to.

  • 1-844-TALK-4CT (Mon – Thurs: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM, Fri: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM, Sat & Sun: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM)

Advocacy Unlimited – Let’s Connect

  • 888-770-4478 (Mon – Fri: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) 

Books

Handbook for parents and caregivers to assist children after a suicide loss: