Crisis Resources

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, it's crucial to seek immediate support. Below is a list of U.S. resources tailored for the general population, LGBTQ+ individuals, and military veterans.

National Resources

Mental Health Crisis Resources

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Available 24/7 for anyone in crisis.
    Dial 988 to connect with trained counselors.
    988 Lifeline

  • Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 to communicate
    with a crisis counselor via text message.

LGBTQ+ Specific Resources

  • The Trevor Project: Provides 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQIA+ youth. Call 1-866-488-7386, text START to 678678, or chat online.
    The Trevor Project

  • Trans Lifeline: A peer support hotline run by and for trans people.
    Call 1-877-565-8860 for the U.S. or 1-877-330-6366 for Canada.
    AFSP

  • LGBT National Help Center: Offers free and confidential peer support, information, and local resources. Call 1-888-843-4564 or access online chat services.
    LGBT Hotline

Sexual Assault and Intimate Partner Violence Resources

  • National Sexual Assault Hotline: Operated by the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), this hotline connects callers to local sexual assault service providers. Call 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or access the online chat at online.rainn.org.
    RAINN

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline: Offers crisis intervention, safety planning, and referrals to local services for individuals affected by domestic violence. Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or chat online at thehotline.org.
    The Hotline

  • Love is Respect: A resource for young adults experiencing dating abuse, providing information and support. Call 1-866-331-9474, text LOVEIS to 22522, or chat online at loveisrespect.org.
    RAINN

Local Resources

Kansas City, Missouri + Kansas

  • Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (MOCADSV): Provides information on local shelters, legal assistance, and support services. Visit mocadsv.org for more details.

  • Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault (MOCSA): Serving the Kansas City area, MOCSA offers a 24-hour crisis line at (816) 531-0233 and provides counseling, advocacy, and support services.
    Mocsa

  • PFLAG Kansas City: Provides support, education, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families. Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM at Northern Blvd. United Methodist Church, 1800 S. Northern Blvd., Independence, MO.  PFLAG Kansas City

  • Our Spot KC: Provides resources, support groups, and events aimed at fostering an inclusive environment for the LGBTQ+ community. https://www.ourspotkc.org/

Military Resources

  • Veterans/Military Crisis Line: Available 24/7 for veterans, service members, and their families. Dial 988 and then press 1, text 838255, or chat online.
    Military OneSource

  • VA Mental Health Services: The Department of Veterans Affairs offers comprehensive mental health services, including counseling and treatment programs. Visit their website or contact your local VA facility.
    VA.gov

  • Military OneSource: Provides confidential counseling and support for service members and their families. Call 1-800-342-9647 or access resources online.
    Military OneSource

Additional Support

  • National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): Offers support and education for individuals and families affected by mental illness. Call the NAMI Helpline at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or text NAMI to 741741.

  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline: Provides free, confidential treatment referral and information services. Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

Remember, reaching out is a sign of strength. These resources are here to support you during challenging times.