988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Crisis & Suicide Support · Virginia · Free

24/7 free confidential crisis support. Call or text 988. LGBTQ+ specialized counselors available — press 3 after calling. For LGBTQ+ people in crisis, family members worried about a loved one, and anyone in suicidal distress. Chat and text options are available alongside phone for people who can't speak out loud safely. Specialized lines don't appear in your phone records as 'mental health' — most show as a regular national 800 number. All services free of charge to LGBTQ+ Virginia residents and allies.

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Address: Nationwide

Hours: Online

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