Disaster Distress Helpline

Crisis & Suicide Support · Maine · Free

1-800-985-5990 — SAMHSA helpline for emotional distress related to disasters. Useful for trans, nonbinary, and questioning callers who need to be heard without explaining what their pronouns mean. Chat and text options are available alongside phone for people who can't speak out loud safely. Counselors aren't mandated reporters for LGBTQ+ identity itself; they only report imminent danger to self or others. All services free of charge to LGBTQ+ Maine residents and allies.

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Address: Nationwide

Hours: Online

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