If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts or intentions, or experiencing a crisis, there are people willing to listen and help you right now. You can talk in the way that feels safest to you: below you can find texting services, online chat services, and other ways to get safe. Please reach out, even if it is just to make sure you are safe.
**CALL 9-1-1 FOR IMMEDIATE MEDICAL EMERGENCIES**
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Crisis Resources: Available 24/7, 365 days a year
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The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
1-800-784-2433 (1-800-SUICIDE)
Dial or Text 988
Crisis Text Line
Text PA to 741741
Lock to Live
Online guide for safe storage of potentially dangerous items in your home
American Association of Poison Control Centers
1-800-222-1222
UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital Diagnostic Evaluation Center (DEC)
Emergency phone line: 412-624-1000 or toll-free at 1-877-624-4100
Walk-in evaluation center located inside UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital at 3811 O’Hara St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213
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Autism Crisis Support and Information
Local Crisis Support (State and County)
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A list of resources for every county in Pennsylvania
Count Crisis Centers: Available 24/7, 365 days a year
Allegheny County re:solve Crisis Services
1-888-7-YOU-CAN (796-8226)
Walk-in crisis center located at 333 N Braddock Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15208
Beaver County Crisis Line
1-800-400-6180
Butler County Crisis Line
1-800-292-3866
Clarion County Crisis Line
814-226-7223
Washington County Crisis Line
877-225-3567
Westmoreland County Crisis Line
1-800-836-6010
Specialized Crisis Resources
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National Graduate Student Crisis Line
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for graduate students
1-800-472-3457 (1-800-GRAD-HLP)
Veterans Crisis Line
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for Veterans, Service members, National Guard and Reserve, and their family members and friends
Available 24/7, 365 days a year
Phone: 1-800-273-8255, press 1 Text 838255
LGBTQIA+ Community Crisis LIne: The Trevor Project
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for the LGBTQIA+ community under 25 years old
Available 24/7, 365 days a year
Phone: 1-866-488-7386
Text “START” to 678678
Postpartum Depression Moms Hotline
Talk to a mom who’s been in your position. Available for mothers and their family/friends
1-800-773-6667 (1-800-PPD-MOMS)
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Other Vital Resources
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Family links
Non-profit social service agency that provides
- Mental health and developmental disability programs
- Crisis intervention; substance abuse treatment programs
- Hhousing support
- Emergency shelter and residential care
- School and community-based prevention services to children, families, and individuals
866-583-6003
Childline
State child abuse registry
1-800-932-0313
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Available 24/7, 365 days a year
1- 800-799-7233
Text “START” to 88788
Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh Crisis Line
Available 24/7, 365 days a year
412-687-8005
Text support 9 am- 9 pm: 412-744-8445
Pittsburgh Action Against Rape (PAAR)
Available 24/7, 365 days a year
1-866-363-7273
Text/chat online at paar.net