Community Resources
Resources to help you in case of emergency or crisis
211 Help Line
Call 211 to speak immediately with trained community specialists in your area and find local services and resources when you need help. http://www.211.org
911 Emergency
Call 911 to speak immediately with trained 911 personnel who can help you with fire, medical, or police emergencies.
988 Suicide & Crisis Help Line
Call or text 988 – free and confidential support for someone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States.
If someone you know is struggling emotionally or having a hard time, your call to 988 can be the difference in getting them the help they need.
- Live Chat online https://988Lifeline.org
- TTY Users Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988.
- En Español 988 Lifeline ofrece 24/7, servicios gratuitos en español, y no es necesario hablar inglés si usted necesita ayuda. https://988lifeline.org/es/inicio/
CrisisTextLine.org
Text 741741 — simply begin with a “hi” or “please help” – anything you want. You will then be connected to a trained volunteer and rest assured that your number will come up as anonymous and there’s an option to erase the conversation and remove it from the system. https://www.crisistextline.org
- En Español Envía un mensaje de texto con la palabra AYUDA al 741741 https://www.crisistextline.org/es
American Red Cross
Prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. https://www.redcross.org
NOVA – National Organization for Victims Assistance
Provides dignity and compassion for those harmed by crime and crisis. https://www.trynova.org
SAMHSA – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
Leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA’s mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America’s communities. https://www.samhsa.gov
Pet Resources
Resources to help you take care of pets in case of emergency or crisis
ASPCA – Animal Poison Control Hotline
Contact for any animal poison-related emergency, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Please call immediately if you think your pet may have ingested a potentially poisonous substance (888) 426-4435. https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control
Prepare Your Pets for Disaster
Make a plan ahead of a disaster for your full family – furry members included https://www.ready.gov/pets
Pet Loss
Losing a beloved pet can bring grief, and we all need support Visit Help Guide for a starting place as you begin your grieving journey https://www.helpguide.org/mental-health/grief/coping-with-losing-a-pet
