⚠ Crisis resources

You are not alone. Help is available right now.

If you’re thinking about hurting yourself, can’t go home, or just need someone to talk to — these lines are free, confidential, and answered 24/7 by people who get it.

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National · 24/7
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988Call or text

For LGBTQ+ specialist support: press 3 after calling, or text "PRIDE" to 988. Counselors are trained in queer and trans-affirming care.

LGBTQ+ youth · 24/7
The Trevor Project
1-866-488-7386TrevorLifeline

Trained for LGBTQ+ youth under 25. Call, text START to 678-678, or chat at thetrevorproject.org. No cost. No judgment.

Trans peer support
Trans Lifeline
1-877-565-8860Operated by trans people

Peer-run hotline staffed by trans operators. No call logs unless you explicitly ask for one. Hours vary — typically 1pm–9am ET, verify on translifeline.org.

New Mexico · 24/7
NM Crisis & Access Line
1-855-662-7474Statewide

Statewide behavioral-health crisis line + warm line. Can dispatch a NM Mobile Crisis Team for in-person response without police in many areas.

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If you're in immediate physical danger

Call 911. If you would prefer a behavioral-health responder instead of police, you can ask the dispatcher for a mobile crisis team — they're available in many parts of NM and won't always bring law enforcement.

911
Specific situations

Lines for what you're going through.

All free. All confidential. All open to LGBTQ+ youth.

Sexual assault

RAINN National Hotline

1-800-656-467324/7 · call or chat

For anyone who has been sexually assaulted. Online chat at rainn.org. Trained, confidential, LGBTQ+ affirming.

Dating / domestic violence

National DV Hotline

1-800-799-7233Text START to 88788

Safety planning, shelter referrals, support if you're in an abusive relationship. Available in 200+ languages.

Nowhere to sleep tonight

National Runaway Safeline

1-800-786-2929Online chat at 1800runaway.org

If you've left home or are about to, they can help with a plan, a safe place tonight, and a confidential call home if you want one.

Child abuse / unsafe at home

Childhelp National Hotline

1-800-422-445324/7 · call or text

For young people under 18 experiencing abuse. They can talk through options without filing a report unless you want them to.

Substance use crisis

SAMHSA National Helpline

1-800-662-435724/7 · free, in English & Spanish

Treatment referral and information for substance use or mental health. SAMHSA = HELP on a phone keypad.

Indigenous / Two-Spirit

StrongHearts Native Helpline

1-844-762-84837am–10pm CT · chat 24/7

Culturally appropriate support for Indigenous people experiencing domestic and dating violence. Two-Spirit affirming.

Veterans & service members

Veterans Crisis Line

988, press 1or text 838255

For veterans, service members, National Guard, Reserves, and their families. Affirming of LGBTQ+ vets.

Before you call

What to expect when you reach out.

If you’ve never called a crisis line, here’s what usually happens.

1

Someone picks up

Usually within a few minutes. Sometimes you wait — that doesn't mean you don't matter, it means a lot of people need support tonight.

2

They ask how you're doing

Not how to fix you. They listen first. You don't need to be "in crisis enough" — feeling overwhelmed counts.

3

You stay in control

You don't have to share your name or location. You can hang up any time. You can call back. Most lines won't trace your call without consent.

4

They help you make a plan

Not necessarily a big one. Sometimes the plan is "I'll drink some water, text my friend, and call back in 30 minutes." That counts.

If the operator doesn't get you: You can say "I'd like to be transferred to an LGBTQ+ counselor" or "I'd like to speak to someone trans-affirming." 988 has a dedicated LGBTQI+ line (press 3 / text PRIDE). Trevor and Trans Lifeline are queer-trained by default.
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