across the nation
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for 988.
Providing Hope and Support for All
Lines for Life is Oregon’s home for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. We provide help and hope to individuals and communities through mental health and substance abuse prevention programs and crisis support services.
We bring communities together to promote mental wellness and break the stigma associated with reaching out for help. We offer skills training to help communities recognize and respond to mental health concerns before they reach a point of crisis, and advocate for state and federal policies to create lasting change.
We recognize our communities’ unique needs and offer specific services to reduce barriers for those seeking personalized help – including support services for Veteran and Military communities and services providing emotional support and resources to those impacted by racism.
Above all, we’re here to support you – wherever you are, anytime. Many of our helplines are available 24/7 to get you the right support, right now.
800.923.4357Mental Health Helplines
We’re here to listen and help you get through today with free, 24/7 mental health support over phone, text, or chat.
Recovery Resources
We can help you pave your path to recovery from alcohol or drug use. Lines for Life provides referrals for treatment and counseling services, and can help you access providers that match your needs. We also help people waive citation fines for possession of small amounts of drugs in Oregon.
Find the Right Support for You
We offer several community-specific services with personalized support honoring a variety of identities and experiences.
Empowering Communities for Mental Wellness
Lines for Life develops and advocates for culturally responsive and affirming mental health care to support the needs of diverse communities.
Our Equity programs rely on leadership, input, and feedback from communities of color. We’ve created our programs to meet the unique needs of underserved populations and grow community skills in dispelling stigma, identifying mental health needs, and intervening in a crisis.
Learn more about our Equity Initiatives
Hispanic Heritage Month
Breaking Barriers: Culturally sensitive support for Latine Communities
Mental health challenges can affect us all. But across cultures and communities, barriers and stigmas are keeping people from getting the mental health support they need.
Suicide Prevention Month
LFL Volunteer Shares Tips for Starting a Conversation
Je has started hundreds of tricky conversations. As a Lines for Life volunteer, she answers calls from people looking for a way through anxiety, stress, loneliness, substance abuse, and thoughts of suicide.
Hispanic Heritage Month
Honoring Culture & History
Join us in honoring Hispanic Heritage Month! From September 15th to October 15th, we celebrate the cultures, history and contributions from those whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America – and we highlight our work with these communities.
Suicide Prevention Month
Breaking the Silence Starts with a Simple Conversation
As anxiety, depression, emotional distress, and overdose deaths continue to rise, it’s critical for people to have access to support during a crisis.
Suicide remains one of the leading causes of death in the United States.
Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
Workplace Challenges
To those who have ever experienced microaggressions or prejudice in the workplace, just because it’s called “micro” doesn’t mean that the impact is small.
Over time, microaggressions add up. Seemingly harmless comments or actions that express prejudice against you can negatively impact your physical and mental health – especially over the course of a career.
PTSD Awareness Month
PTSD 101: Give or Get Support
Mental wellness is a journey not a destination. Along the way, some of us will need to get support and some of us will need to give support.
June is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) awareness month. Over 5% of Americans have PTSD at some point in their life.
2024 Always Hope Gala
2024 Always Hope Gala
Thank you to Lines for Life supporters far and near for bidding on the 2024 Always Hope Gala Virtual Auction and attending the Gala at the Portland Art Museum on April 19, 2024!
We are so grateful to all of you every day who assist us in fulfilling our Mission of preventing substance abuse and suicide.
Mental Health Awareness Month
Finding Support Beyond Your Circle: Oregon's Behavioral Health Support Line
Don’t wait until you’re in crisis to get support. If you’re stuck waiting or looking for mental health therapy or substance use treatment, there’s another place you can reach out to for support.
Asian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Lines for Life Honors API Heritage Month
This May, Lines for Life celebrates the diverse cultures and rich histories of the Asian and Pacific Islander (API) community by honoring API Heritage Month.
Mental Health Awareness Month
What keeps you from
reaching out?
Everyone needs support sometimes. But reaching out can be difficult.
No matter who you turn to or where you go for help, YOU are worthy of support!
OPAT 2024
Oregon Conference on Opioids + Other Drugs, Pain + Addiction Treatment
Join us as we renew our commitment to save lives, make connections and build communities primed for addressing substance use in Oregon.
Construction Suicide Prevention Project
Construction Suicide Prevention Project (CSPP)
Today, the construction industry loses more workers to suicide than workplace accidents. The construction industry has one of the highest rates of suicide among any other industry in our country. We are committed to changing this dynamic.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Showing Up for Black Joy – Black History Month Recap
Supporting each other and working together is how Black folks survived the horrors of slavery, and continue to survive family separation, state-sanctioned oppression and more. Black Joy is made possible by community members looking out for one another and lifting each other up through the toughest of times.
Native American Heritage Month
Mental Health & Suicide Prevention in Native American & Tribal Communities
The enduring legacy of colonization, displacement, and family separation continue to impact Native communities’ wellness and create barriers to accessing support.
Get Help Now
988: Support Anywhere, Anytime
Sometimes feelings of stress, anxiety, anger, sadness, or despair become overwhelming. We’re here to listen and help you get through this moment. If you are struggling and need support, contact us anytime. You can also call if you’re concerned about a loved one who may be experiencing a mental health crisis.
Help for Service Members, Veterans, and their Families
Lines for Life remains a leader in support for Service Members, Veterans, and their Families (SMVF) in Oregon and beyond. We are developing new tools to prevent and address crisis before, during, and after military service. Learn more about our SMVF Programs
Join the Conversation
Want to become an ambassador for mental wellness? Join us and advocate for mental health, gain skills and resources, and help prevent substance abuse and suicide.
Become a Volunteer
Interested in giving back by supporting others on our helplines? Our volunteers receive professional training, participate in community events, and become strong candidates for behavioral health professions.
Register for Trainings
You never know when someone who is struggling might need your help. We offer a variety of training courses for anyone who wants to be equipped to help in a mental health crisis.
Donate to Lines for Life
Your help keeps us going 24/7 and makes our innovative programs and services possible.
Join the Lines for Life Team
Join our dynamic team of caring, compassionate professionals who fulfill our mission in a rewarding work environment. Learn more about our career opportunities and view current openings.
Help Spread the Word
Want to share Lines for Life services and resources in your community? We have a searchable catalog of our videos, printable promotion materials, and more.
