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Crisis Resources & Emergency Hotlines

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NEXTSTEP: Unlocked Potential has compiled these trusted national and local resources to ensure survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and crisis situations can access help quickly. All hotlines below are free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Crisis Hotlines

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Domestic Violence
1 (800) 799-SAFE (7233)
Or text BEGIN to 88788
thehotline.org

National Sexual Assault Hotline

Sexual Assault
1 (800) 656-HOPE (4673)
Or text HOPE to 64673
rainn.org

Victim Connect Resource Center

Victim Support
1 (855) 4-VICTIM (484-2846)
Referrals & support for all crime victims
victimconnect.org

Crisis Text Line

Crisis Text
Text HOME to 741741
Free, 24/7 crisis counseling via text
crisistextline.org

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Mental Health
Call or Text 988
Available 24/7 in English & Spanish
988lifeline.org

LGBTQ+ National Hotline

LGBTQ+
1 (888) 843-4564
Mon–Fri 1pm–9pm ET, Sat 9am–2pm ET
lgbthotline.org

Veterans Crisis Line

Veterans
Call or Text 988, then press 1
Or text 838255
veteranscrisisline.net

SAMHSA National Helpline

Substance Abuse
1 (800) 662-4357
Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referrals
samhsa.gov

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