988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.)
Free, confidential support for anyone in emotional distress, including mental health or substance-use crises.
Call/Text: 988 · SMS 988
Chat: 988lifeline.org/chat
Crisis Resources
If you’re in immediate danger or thinking of harming yourself or others, call 911. For confidential support 24/7, use the resources below.
Emergencies: Call 911. These resources are independent hotlines; messages sent to our practice are not monitored for emergencies.
NYC 988 (formerly NYC Well)
Free, confidential mental health support for New Yorkers via phone, text, or chat in 200+ languages.
Call: 1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355)
Text: WELL to 65173
Chat: nyc988.cityofnewyork.us
Veterans Crisis Line
For Veterans, Service members, National Guard & Reserve, and their loved ones.
Call: 988 then Press 1
Text: 838255
Chat: veteranscrisisline.net
Crisis Text Line
24/7 text support from trained counselors for any type of crisis.
Text: HOME to 741741
crisistextline.org
The Trevor Project (LGBTQ Youth)
Confidential support for LGBTQ young people, 24/7 by phone, text, or chat.
Call: 1-866-488-7386
Text: START to 678678
Chat: thetrevorproject.org/get-help
Trans Lifeline
Peer support by and for trans people. Anonymity respected; no non-consensual active rescue.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Support, safety planning, and referrals. 24/7 in 200+ languages.
Call: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Chat: thehotline.org
RAINN — National Sexual Assault Hotline
24/7 confidential support and connection to local resources.
Call: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
Chat: hotline.rainn.org/online
SAMHSA National Helpline
24/7 free, confidential treatment referral and information for mental health & substance use.
StrongHearts Native Helpline
Culturally appropriate domestic & sexual violence support for Native communities.
Eating Disorders Helpline (NEDA)
For those struggling with eating disorders or body image.
Call: 1-800-931-2237
Text: NEDA to 741741
Chat: nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline
Postpartum Support International (PSI)
Perinatal mood & anxiety support for new parents.
Call/Text: 1-800-944-4773
Text (EN): HELP to 800-944-4773
Text (ES): TEXT en Español to 971-203-7773
National Runaway Safeline
For youth in crisis, homelessness, or family conflict.
Call: 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929)
Chat: 1800runaway.org
National Problem Gambling Helpline
24/7 confidential support for gambling-related concerns.
Call/Text: 1-800-522-4700
National Human Trafficking Hotline
Support, safety planning, and referrals for human trafficking survivors.
Call: 1-888-373-7888
Text: HELP or INFO to 233733 (BEFREE)
Need to reach our practice (non-emergency)?
Email support@thecolorfulcouch.com or call (860) 410-6084. Do not use email or web forms for emergencies or Protected Health Information (PHI). For secure messages, please use the Client Portal.