Crisis Text Line

Crisis & Suicide Support · California · Free

Text HOME to 741741 — free 24/7 crisis support via text from trained counselors. Built for moments when you can't call a regular hotline — counselors are trained in LGBTQ+ identity and family rejection trauma. Most calls last 15–45 minutes and the counselor stays on until you feel steadier. Trans crisis volume spikes around bathroom bills, election cycles, and family holidays — these lines staff up for surges. Free service; donations support but never gate access.

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Address: Nationwide

Hours: Online

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More Crisis & Suicide Support in California

  • The Trevor Project — 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ young people under 25. Call 1-866-488-7386, text START to 678-678, or chat online
  • LGBT National Youth Talkline — 1-800-246-7743 — peer support for LGBTQ+ youth through age 25. Helpful for parents, partners, and friends of LGBTQ+ people who want to know
  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — 24/7 free confidential crisis support. Call or text 988. LGBTQ+ specialized counselors available — press 3 after calling. Built for moments
  • Veterans Crisis Line — 988 then press 1, or text 838255 — free 24/7 confidential support for veterans, including LGBTQ+ veterans. Built for moments when you can't
  • StrongHearts Native Helpline — 1-844-7NATIVE — culturally appropriate help for Native American victims of domestic and dating violence including Two-Spirit individuals. Op
  • Suicide Prevention Lifeline Chat — Free 24/7 online crisis chat at 988lifeline.org/chat — alternative to phone for those who prefer text-based support. Built for moments when