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Saving a Life

If an individual you know discovers s/he is lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender, and is exhibiting self-destructive behavior,

Don’t hesitate. Contact:

Call:

The Trevor Project: The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth. It operates the only nationwide, around-the-clock crisis and suicide prevention helpline for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth.

Trevor Helpline: 1-866-488-7386

Suicide.org: Suicide Prevention, Awareness, and Support.

For a full list of suicide hotlines in the and out of the United States, click here.

Trans Lifeline:Trans Lifeline is a non-profit dedicated to the well being of transgender people.  They  run a hotline staffed by transgender people for transgender people. Trans Lifeline volunteers are ready to respond to whatever support needs members of the community might have.

Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: More than 150 crisis centers currently participate in the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network. Each center receives calls from designated areas of the country, creating a nationwide coverage area. Calls to 1-800-273-TALK are routed to the closest available crisis center.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 (TALK)

Text:

Crisis Text Line: Text ‘HOME’ to 741741 from anywhere in the US, any time, about any type of crisis.

Resources for students:

Suicide Prevention in College 

Guide to Suicide Prevention for Students and Parents

Building Social Support Through School 

Balancing Student Stress Guide 

Mental Health Guidebook for Students