CrisisLink Hotline, Textline & Chatline
We’re here 24/7. Call us.
703.527.4077
988 (Learn more about 988)
If you use TTY, Please dial 7-1-1
We’re here 24/7. Text us.
PRS Crisis Text Connect
Text CONNECT to 85511
Standard message & data rates may apply. Text STOP to opt-‐out.
End user privacy and terms and conditions of texting with 85511
Chat us:
How to tell if someone is suicidal:
Read about the warning signs of suicide.
You can also help by:
Volunteering: We’re looking for individuals to answer our hotline calls and texts.
Donating: CrisisLink’s ability to answer calls 24/7 depends on the support of people like you.
More about CrisisLink Hotlines:
- Free and confidential
- Staffed by highly trained paraprofessional volunteers and crisis line workers
- Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
- We have information about community services that can help you
Why Call Our CrisisLink Hotlines
- Talk with someone who cares about you
- Talk with an empathic person if you feel you might be in danger of hurting yourself
- Find referrals to mental health and other community services
- Get ideas and tips about how to help someone you’re concerned about
Although suicide prevention is our primary mission, people call for many reasons, including (but not limited to) the following:
Suicidal thoughts • Physical illness • Information about suicide • Relationship problems • To help another person • Family problems • Find help after a disaster • Help for veterans • Information on mental health/illness • Homelessness • abuse/violence • Loneliness • Substance abuse • Family problems • Sexual orientation issues • Depression • Financial problems • Teen issues
Who Should Call
- Anyone
- Anyone who feels sad, hopeless, or suicidal
- Anyone concerned about a loved one who may be experiencing these feelings
- Anyone who needs emotional support
- Anyone who needs information about other community services
