Crisis Resources
If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available right now. You do not have to face this alone.
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911 now.
24/7 Support
National Crisis Resources
All of the following services are free, confidential, and available around the clock.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential support for people in distress. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Crisis Text Line
Free, 24/7 crisis support via text message. Trained crisis counselors are ready to listen and help.
SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information service for substance use and mental health disorders.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Confidential support, resources, and safety planning for anyone affected by domestic violence.
The Trevor Project
LGBTQ+ YouthCrisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ young people under 25.
Veterans Crisis Line
Veterans & Service MembersConfidential crisis support for veterans, service members, and their families.
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
Professional crisis counselors available 24/7 for child abuse intervention, information, and referrals.
Trans Lifeline
Transgender & Non-BinaryPeer support hotline run by and for transgender people. No non-consensual active rescue.
Portland, OR
Local Resources
In addition to national hotlines, the following local organizations provide mental health crisis support in our community.
Local crisis resources for Portland, OR will be listed here. This section will include community mental health centers, walk-in crisis clinics, and local support groups.
How to Help
What to Do If Someone You Know Is in Crisis
If you are concerned about a friend, family member, or loved one, the following steps can help you provide meaningful support.
Stay calm and listen
Let them know you are there for them. Avoid judgment, and give them space to share what they are feeling. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is simply listen.
Ask directly about safety
It is okay to ask someone directly if they are thinking about hurting themselves. Research shows that asking does not increase the risk. It opens the door for honest conversation and connection.
Help them connect to support
Offer to help them call a crisis line, text a counselor, or go to the nearest emergency room. You do not have to have all the answers. Connecting them to a professional is the most important step.
Stay with them
If possible, do not leave the person alone until they are connected with help or the crisis has passed. Your presence can make a significant difference.
Take care of yourself too
Supporting someone in crisis can be emotionally taxing. Remember that you cannot pour from an empty cup. Seek your own support if you need it, and know that you are doing an incredibly kind and courageous thing by showing up.
You Are Not Alone
There is hope, and help is available. Whatever you are going through, you deserve support. Reaching out takes courage, and we are glad you are here.