Suicide Prevention Resources

For anyone in crisis or with loved ones at risk of suicide:

• Don't want to talk on the phone, try chatting online with a trained crisis counselor at Lifeline Crisis Chat.

• Want to chat via text? Text HOME to 741741 any time to chat with a crisis counselor who will help you get the support you need.

• Find out what resources the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) has to offer you or your loved one.

• If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you can contact the Lifeline via TTY by dialing 800-799-4889.

• When in doubt, call or text (in some areas) 9-1-1.

Personalized resources are available for many groups including LGBTQ+ individuals, teens, and veterans and military service men and women. See the listings below:

If you or your loved one are in crisis and a member of the LGBTQ+ community, and are looking for someone who may be more understanding, check out the resources created just for you:

• The Trevor Project offers a number of resources for you including:

  • A 24/7 TrevorLifeline can be reached by calling 1-866-488-7386. Call them any time.

  • Talk with a crisis counselor online via TrevorChat. Available 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. mountain time daily.

  • Text TrevorText by sending TREVOR to 1-202-304-1200. Available 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. mountain time daily.

• Trans Lifeline is available 24/7 for transgender people, staffed by transgender people. Call (877) 565-8860 any time for support.

• OUTReach Resource Centers, a program of Ogden Pride, are available for LGBTQ+ teens in Northern Utah.

• Reach out to the LGBT National Resource Center.

• Looking to learn how to support your LGBT loved one? Check out the Family Acceptance Project or Encircle, a Utah-based LGBTQ+ Family and Youth Resource Center.

Many suicide prevention resources exist especially for teens. Those include:

• The Safe UT App provides 24/7 access to crisis counseling or tip reporting for youth in the state of Utah. Available on Android and iOS.

• Don't hesitate to reach out to your school counselor. They can be a great help, and they have access to many resources to help you.

• If your school has a HOPE Squad and you feel comfortable, reach out to one of them. They know who to talk to to get you the help you need.

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• Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide

Our service members experience a number of unique and difficult situation while fighting for our country. Specialized resources for service members and veterans can provide a great deal of comfort and help for those in need. These include:

• The Veterans Crisis Line has many options for veterans in crisis or needing mental health support including:

  • A 24/7 telephone crisis line for veterans at 988, then press 1.

  • A 24/7 text line: just text to 838255 any time.

  • An online chat service.

  • Support for deaf and hard of hearing veterans.

• Trained health resource consultants are available through Real Warriors. With a live chat option, and a 24/7 hotline, their consultants are ready to talk, listen, and provide guidance. You can also call them at 866-966-1020.

• The U.S. Military also has a list of specializes services available to service members and their loved ones.