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Crisis Hotlines & Advocacy Resources

Crisis Hotlines

• Crisis Text Line
  Text "HELLO" to 741741
  A free, 24/7 text-based crisis support service for anyone in distress.

• Mass.Gov - Crisis Hotlines
  Provides suicide prevention, domestic violence, and other crisis hotlines for youth, young adults, and their communities.
  Languages Supported: English and Spanish

• National Domestic Violence Hotline
  Phone: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) | TTY: 1-800-787-3224
  Chat: Available on the website
  "Everyone deserves healthy relationships. When you're ready, we're here to listen."

• Nursing Home Abuse Hotline
  Phone: 1-800-677-1116
  Helps report and combat mistreatment of older adults in nursing facilities.

• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
  Phone: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
  Chat: Available on the website
  The largest anti-sexual violence organization in the U.S., offering resources and support for survivors.

• SAMHSA Helpline (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration)
  Phone: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
  A 24/7 confidential helpline for substance abuse and mental health support.

• The Trevor Project
  Phone: 1-866-488-7386 | Text: "START" to 678678
  Chat: Available on the website
  Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth.

• Trans Lifeline
  Phone: 877-565-8860
  Peer-run crisis support hotline for transgender individuals, available 24/7.

• Veterans Crisis Line
  Phone: 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1) | Text: 838255
  Provides crisis support and resources for U.S. veterans and their families.

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
  Phone: 988
  Free, 24/7, confidential support for people in distress, prevention resources, and crisis assistance.

• StrongHearts Native Helpline
  Phone: 1-844-762-8483
  A confidential and culturally appropriate domestic violence and dating violence helpline for Native Americans.

• Love is Respect
  Phone: 1-866-331-9474 | Text: "LOVEIS" to 22522
  Provides support and education on healthy relationships, dating abuse prevention, and intervention.

• The National Runaway Safeline
  Phone: 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929)
  Provides confidential support and crisis intervention for runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth.

Advocacy Organizations

• ACLU of Massachusetts
  Advocates for civil rights and liberties in Massachusetts, focusing on free speech, racial justice, and LGBTQ+ rights.

• Black and Pink
  National organization supporting LGBTQ+ individuals impacted by the criminal justice system.

• MassEquality
  Dedicated to advancing LGBTQ+ rights and equity across Massachusetts.

• Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition (MTPC)
  Advocates for the rights and well-being of transgender and gender-diverse people.

• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Massachusetts
  Grassroots organization improving the quality of life for those with mental health conditions and their families.

• PFLAG
  "...creating a caring, just, and affirming world for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them."

Health & Legal Resources

• Gender Identity Validation Services (GIVS)
  Assists transgender individuals with legal name changes and access to gender-affirming care.

• GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD)
  Nonprofit legal organization fighting discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and HIV status.

• Immigration Advocates Network
  Provides free and low-cost immigration legal services and resources.

• Massachusetts Transgender Health Coalition (MTHC)
  Works to increase equitable healthcare access for transgender and gender-diverse individuals.

• Planned Parenthood
  Provides sexual and reproductive healthcare and education.

• We Take Care of Us
  Justice-centered sexual and reproductive healthcare, accessible from home.

Health & Wellness Resources

• National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)
  Phone: 1-800-931-2237
  Resources, helplines, and support for individuals struggling with eating disorders.

• The Trevor Project’s Lifeguard Workshop
  Free online educational tool for teachers, school counselors, and youth leaders to support LGBTQ+ youth in crisis.

• 2-1-1
  Phone: 211
  Free, confidential service connecting individuals to local health and social services, including food assistance, housing, and mental health support.

Safety & Transportation Resources

• #WHATSMYNAME Foundation
  Educates the public on rideshare safety and provides actionable safety tips for Uber, Lyft, and other platforms.