Important Numbers to Know

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    National Suicide Prevention Hotline 800-273-8255

    From their website: We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.

    https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

    Available 24 hours
    Languages: English, Spanish

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    Trans Lifeline US (877) 565-8860 Canada (877) 330-6366

    From their website: Trans Lifeline’s Hotline is a peer support phone service run by trans people for our trans and questioning peers. We believe that some of the best support that trans people can receive is from trans community members with shared lived experience.

    Call us if you need someone trans to talk to, even if you’re not in crisis or if you’re not sure you’re trans.

    https://translifeline.org/

    The hotline is open 24/7.

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    Thrive Lifeline 313-662-8209

    From their website: If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis and need to chat with a qualified LGBTQIA+ crisis responder, our partners at THRIVE Lifeline are here for you.

    THRIVE Lifeline’s experienced suicide interveners partner with oSTEM to help keep you safe during times of acute mental health crises. If you are not in an acute crisis, but are dealing with stress as you navigate identity, orientation, or barriers to academic and professional entry, THRIVE can help! Together, we are here to support your whole-self and we’re happy to help you during these troubling times.

    https://thrivelifeline.org/ (Available 24/7, Must be 18 years or older)

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    Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741

    From their website: Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7, high-quality text-based mental health support and crisis intervention by empowering a community of trained volunteers to support people in their moments of need.

    https://www.crisistextline.org/

    Available 24/7

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    SAGE National LGBT Elder Hotline ​ 877-360-5428

    Talk and be heard at the SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline. We connect LGBT older people who want to talk with friendly responders who are ready to listen.

    https://www.sageusa.org/

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    Virginia: Loudoun County CSB Mental Health Emergency Services 703-777-0320

    The Loudoun County Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Assessment Center provides mental health evaluation, crisis intervention and stabilization services, as well as links to various resources for anyone experiencing a mental health or substance use related emergency. The services are provided by experienced Clinicians from the Loudoun County Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Services (MHSADS).

    https://www.loudoun.gov/1413/Emergency-Mental-Health-Services