Desert Community Resources
If you are experiencing emotional distress and would like to speak to someone call one of the following crisis lines:
For more information about each entity listed visit their website by clicking on each name.
National Crisis Text Line
Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text 741741 from anywhere in the US to text with a trained Crisis Counselor. Crisis Text Line trains volunteers to support people in crisis. With over 42 million messages processed to date, we’re growing quickly, but so is the need.
HELPLine - 24 Hour Crisis/Suicide Intervention
The HELPLine is a free, confidential Crisis/Suicide Intervention service. Operated by highly trained volunteers, the line is open 24-hours a day, seven days a week.
Phone: 951-686-HELP (4357)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
By calling 1-800-273-TALK (8255) you’ll be connected to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area, anytime 24/7.
Phone: 800-273-TALK (800-273-8255)
Spanish line: 888-628-9454
TTY: 800-799-4TTY (4889)
CA Youth Crisis Hotline
The California Youth Crisis Line (CYCL) operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week as the statewide emergency response system for youth (ages 12-24) and families in crisis. Professionally trained staff and volunteer counselors respond to 20,000 calls annually with crisis intervention counseling and resource referrals to service providers in the caller’s local community. We have access to more than 5,500 free or low-cost resources for youth and families across California. Call 800-843-5200 or select the link above for more information.
Veterans Crisis Line
The Veterans Crisis Line is a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) resource that connects Veterans in crisis or their families and friends with qualified, caring VA professionals. Confidential support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Phone: 800-273-8255 Press 1
The Trevor Lifeline
National organization providing crisis and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) Youth
Phone: 866-4-U-TREVOR (866-488-7386)
