Conversation

In the US (and probably elsewhere), many mental health hotlines will call the police if a situation rises to crisis levels. Often that makes things much, much worse for hopefully obvious reasons. This acts as a deterrent for marginalized groups in need, and often we don't call for help even when we should because we're scared of the cops.

Here are mental health hotlines that do not involve the police. Please call if you need to ❤️

Trans Lifeline - 877-565-8860

Wildflower Alliance Peer Support Line - 888-407-4515

Call Blackline - 800-604-5841

Oregon Warmline - 800-698-2392

Peer Respites - by location