🚨 Crisis Resources
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
24/7 Crisis Support
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free and confidential support for individuals experiencing:
- Suicidal thoughts
- Emotional distress
- Mental health crises
- Substance use concerns
- Feelings of hopelessness or being overwhelmed
- Support for family members and loved ones
Call or Text: 988
Chat: https://988lifeline.org/
Crisis Text Line
24/7 Text-Based Crisis Support
Connect with a trained crisis counselor through text messaging.
Text: HOME to 741741
Website: https://www.crisistextline.org/
Allegheny County Resolve Crisis Services
24/7 Behavioral Health Crisis Support
Resolve provides immediate crisis support for individuals in Allegheny County experiencing mental health or emotional crises.
Services include:
- Crisis counseling
- Suicide risk assessment
- Mobile crisis response
- Support during psychiatric emergencies
- Connection to treatment and community resources
24/7 Crisis Line: 1-888-7-YOU-CAN (1-888-796-8226)
Website: https://www.upmc.com/services/behavioral-health/resolve-crisis-services
PA 211 — Community Resource Connection
24/7 Resource Navigation
PA 211 connects individuals and families with local resources and support services.
Resources may include:
- Housing and homelessness assistance
- Food resources
- SNAP and public benefits
- Utility assistance
- Mental health services
- Substance use treatment
- Domestic violence resources
- Transportation assistance
- Healthcare access
- Community programs
Call: 211
Text: Your ZIP code to 898-211
Website: https://www.pa211.org/
Emergency Services
If you or someone else is in immediate danger:
Call: 911
Emergency services can assist with:
- Immediate safety concerns
- Life-threatening emergencies
- Medical emergencies
- Psychiatric emergencies
You may also go to your nearest emergency department for urgent evaluation and support.
Veterans Crisis Line
24/7 Support for Veterans, Service Members, and Their Loved Ones
The Veterans Crisis Line provides confidential crisis support for:
- Veterans
- Active-duty service members
- National Guard and Reserve members
- Family members and caregivers
Call: 988, then press 1
Text: 838255
Website: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
The Trevor Project
24/7 LGBTQ+ Crisis Support
The Trevor Project provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention support for LGBTQ+ young people.
Call: 1-866-488-7386
Text: START to 678678
Website: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Deaf & Hard of Hearing Crisis Accessibility
Crisis support is available for Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing individuals.
Resources include:
- Text-based crisis support through 988
- Online chat support
- Video relay accessibility options
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline:
https://988lifeline.org/
These resources are provided for informational purposes and are not a substitute for emergency services or professional mental health treatment. If you are experiencing an immediate safety concern or emergency, please call 911 or seek care at your nearest emergency department.
