Resources
SAFE Center for Human Trafficking Survivors
The University of Maryland SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, FREEDOM, AND EMPOWERMENT (SAFE) Center for Human Trafficking Survivors provides survivor-centered and trauma-informed services that empower trafficking survivors to heal and reclaim their lives. The SAFE Center aims to prevent trafficking and better serve survivors through research and policy advocacy.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States.
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline and partners with over 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country. You can reach the national sexual assault hotline 24/7 at 1-800-656-4673.
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is an organization geared toward crisis intervention for LGBTQ+ young people. They also work in education, advocacy, and research around queer issues and offer an international social networking site specifically for queer youth.
The Trevor Project offers 24/7 crisis support and chat options. You can reach a counselor any time, any day by calling 1-866-488-7386, or by using their chat/SMS options.
Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance
DBSA offers peer-based, wellness-oriented support and empowering services and resources available when people need them, where they need them, and how they need to receive them—online 24/7, in local support groups, in audio and video casts, or in printed materials distributed by DBSA, our chapters, and mental health care facilities across America.
Our Minds Matter
A student-led movement working toward a day when no teen dies by suicide.
County Crisis Center
Call the Montgomery County Crisis Center, available 24 hours a day, at 240-777-4000.
Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide
SPTS is dedicated to increasing awareness, saving lives and reducing the stigma of suicide through specialized training programs and resources that empower teens, parents and educational leaders with the skills needed to help youth build a life of resiliency.