Services and Crisis Lines
Get Help Now – Crisis Lines
All helpline services are free and available 24/7 unless indicated. Language interpreters are available.
Suicide Prevention Lifeline & Veterans Crisis Line
1-800-273-8255 (for Veterans Crisis Line, press 1 when prompted)
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline connects callers to trained crisis counselors in their area who can offer support and resources. Lines for Life answers over 25,000 Oregon calls to the Lifeline each year.
If you or a loved one are struggling with thoughts of suicide or another mental health crisis, please give us a call.
Ayuda En Español
1-888-628-9454
Lifeline ofrece 24/7, gratuito servicios en español, no es necesario hablar ingles si usted necesita ayuda.
Lines for Life Crisis & Helpline Service
Texting services (except YouthLine) are currently operated during limited hours, Mon-Fri from 2-6pm Pacific. YouthLine texting services are operating normally.
Learn more about Crisis Text services.
Alcohol & Drug Helpline
1-800-923-4357
Alcohol & Drug Helpline assists those struggling with substance abuse and can provide referrals to local resources for peer support and treatment.
Learn more about Alcohol & Drug Helpline
Behavioral Health Support Line
1-800-923-4357
Behavioral Health Support Line provides immediate behavioral health screening, counseling services, and referrals to available mental health and substance use recovery providers nearby for ongoing care, using a statewide directory tool. Callers do not need to be in a crisis to contact this line.
Learn more about Behavioral Health Support Line
Military Helpline
1-888-457-4838
The Military Helpline offers help and hope to all military-connected community members. This helpline is operated independently and not affiliated with the Department of Defense.
Learn more about Military Helpline
Racial Equity Support Line
503-575-3764 – available Monday-Friday, 10am-7pm Pacific Time
Racial Equity Support Line provides emotional support and resource referral to those experiencing the impacts of racist violence, microaggressions, racial discrimination, and cross-cultural issues.
Learn more about Racial Equity Support Line
Senior Loneliness Line
1-800-282-7035
Senior Loneliness is a service for Oregonians 55 and older, in partnership with Oregon Health Authority. Our team of volunteers and staff are specially trained in working with older adults to provide friendly conversation, support, and resource referral.
Learn more about Senior Loneliness Line
YouthLine
1-877-968-8491
or text teen2teen to 839863
Available every day, 4-10pm Pacific Time
YouthLine is a teen-to-teen helpline which answers calls, texts, and chats from anyone 21 or under. Trained teen volunteers are available to help between 4pm and 10pm Pacific Time. Calls are answered by adults at all other hours. No problem is too big or too small!
Additional Resources
Not ready to call? Find local and national mental health and substance use resources for those struggling, and those with loved ones who are struggling.
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