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Crisis & Suicide Support

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

 

988 Lifeline

Línea 988 de Prevención del Suicidio y Crisis

 


The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline , previously known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, offers 24/7 access to trained crisis counselors who can help people in emotional distress (e.g., suicidal, substance use, mental health crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress).

 

If you or someone you know is struggling or is in crisis, help is available.

 

 

PRS CrisisLink Textline

PRS CrisisLink Text line

24/7 Crisis Support

Text NEEDHELP to 85511 (sms: 85511)

 

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Maryland's Helpline (formerly Maryland Crisis Hotline)

24/7 Crisis Support

211md

Call 211 to talk with someone or text your zip code to 878-211 

Maryland's Helpline is available 24 hours/7 days a week to callers in need of crisis intervention, risk assessment for suicide, homicide or overdose prevention, support, guidance, and information or linkage to community behavioral health providers. Maryland's Helpline also provides assistance to access resources such as naloxone education, recovery support, veteran’s services and family services as available/appropriate for the individual.

Trained crisis counselors are available to assist individuals struggling with issues such as substance use, depression, anxiety, suicidal/homicidal ideation or intent, physical and sexual abuse, eating disorders, sexual identity concerns, running away, relationship problems, divorce, sexually transmitted disease, school issues or any other identified concern.


 

Call 911 in case of a life-threatening emergency; TTY dial 711