Vermont Crisis Text Line

Free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text "VT" to 741741 from anywhere in the USA to text with a trained Crisis Counselor.

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

24/7, free and confidential support and resources for people in distress and their loved ones.

The Trevor Project

24/7 crisis support services to LGBTQ young people. Text, chat, or call to reach a trained counselor. Free and confidential.

Trans Lifeline

Peer support service run by trans people for trans and questioning peers. Call someone trans to talk to, even not in crisis.

Veterans Crisis Line

If you're a veteran or service member and in crisis, there is support and are resources.

SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline

Call or text 1-800-985-5990 – 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.

National Maternal Mental Health Hotline

Call or Text 1-833-943-5746. In English and Spanish. 24/7, Free, Confidential Hotline for Pregnant and New Moms. Interpreter Services are available in 60 languages. TTY users can use a preferred relay service or dial 711 and then 1-833-943-5746.

Postpartum Support International Helpline

You are not alone and you are not to blame. Help is available. You will get better. HelpLine: 1.800.944.4773 Text in English: 800-944-4773 | Text en Español: 971-203-7773

Vermont Suicide Prevention Center

Program that serves as a state-wide resource fostering a sustainable approach to suicide prevention in Vermont.

Suicide Prevention Resource Center

Federally supported resource devoted to advancing the implementation of the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention.

Take 5 to Save Lives

A public awareness campaign to prevent suicide. Learn 5 action steps to take to save a life.

#BeThe1To

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s message-spreading the word about actions we can all take to prevent suicide.

Live Through This

Portraits and true stories of suicide attempt survivors to change public attitudes about suicide for the better.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – VT Chapter

Eliminate the loss of life from suicide by: delivering innovative prevention programs, educating the public, raising funds for suicide research and programs, and reaching out to those who have lost someone to suicide.

Vermont Department of Health

Additional resources for suicide prevention in Vermont.

Lock to Live

Help temporarily reduce access to potentially dangerous things, like firearms, medicines, sharp objects, or other household items.

BeSMART

Designed to help normalize conversations about gun safety and take actions that can prevent child gun deaths/injuries.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

You are not alone. Suicide affects millions each year. Find resources to help you heal.

Vermont Postvention Resources

For more information about living with loss and finding support in Vermont.

Friends For Survival

Offering help after a suicide death.

United Suicide Survivors International

For people who have experienced suicide loss, suicide attempts and suicidal thoughts and feelings, and their friends and families.

For LGBTQ+ Vermonters

For Vermonters with Disabilities

For Rural Vermonters

For Men in Vermont

For First Responders

For Service Members and Veterans

For Those Who Have Lost Someone

For Families

Vermont Suicide Prevention Center

Public-private partnership that fosters a sustainable approach to suicide prevention in Vermont.

The National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention

The nation’s public-private partnership, working to advance the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention.

Pathways Vermont Support Line

Talk with a caring person who understands what you are going through. Call or text (833) VT-TALKS / (833) 888-2557. Confidential.

The Vermont Help Card

Confidential help for mental health. Available in four formats – postcard, poster, wallet card, and postcard for survivors of suicide loss.

Vermont Department of Mental Health

Resources for Vermonters to support their mental health and well being.

COVID Support Vermont

Resources to help people cope with the pandemic with education and community services to promote empowerment and recovery.

Vermont Psychiatric Survivors

Independent, statewide mutual support and civil rights advocacy organization run by and for psychiatric survivors.

Designated Community Mental Health Agencies

Care provider network for mental health, substance use, intellectual and developmental disability services and community support.

NAMI Vermont

Supports, educates and advocates so that all affected by mental illness or mental health challenges can build better lives.

Vermont 2-1-1

Dial 2-1-1 for hundreds of community resources for emergencies, health, disability, seniors, transportation, and more.

Calm App

The #1 app for Sleep, Meditation and Relaxation.

CDC Stress Tips

Stress is natural. The CDC offers ways to help yourself, others, and your community manage stress.

Vermont 2-1-1

Dial for hundreds of community resources including for emergencies, health, disability, seniors, transportation, and more.

Vermont Department of Children and Families

Find family and children benefits including: 3SquaresVT, Child Care Subsidy, Emergency Assistance, Essential Person, Fuel Assistance, Reach Up and Weatherization.

Community Action Agencies

Help when you and your family are in crisis, to build financial stability, provide housing and energy assistance and to build community, health and well being.

Social Media and Outreach Toolkits

Help spread awareness of suicide prevention and the Facing Suicide VT campaign in Vermont.

Best Practices in VT Media Reporting

Media reports can change perceptions and result in help-seeking when they include resources and messages of hope and recovery.

Action Alliance Successful Messaging

Research-based resource that outlines four critical issues to consider when messaging to the public about suicide.

CDC Social Media Tools, Guidelines & Best Practices

To assist in the planning, development, and implementation of social media activities, the following guidelines have been developed by the CDC to provide critical information on lessons learned, best practices, clearance information, and security requirements.

Social Media Safety Toolkit for Veterans

This toolkit outlines the steps you can take to provide support to the Veterans in your life if ever they express emotional distress, feelings of crisis, or thoughts of suicide on social media — helping to keep them safe and providing and encouraging them to connect with resources.

Vermont Recovery Network

9 local, consumer-driven, non-residential facilities which provide peer supports, sober recreation activities, volunteer opportunities, community education and recovery supporting services.

VT Helplink

The Helplink is your connection to Alcohol and Drug Support Services. Call 802-565-LINK

Recovery Support Services in Vermont

Vermont Department of Health offers resources and information for recovery centers and peer support across Vermont.

Opioid Overdose Prevention & Naloxone Rescue Program

The Vermont Department of Health provides naloxone (Narcan®) and training through collaborations with community-based organizations. These partners distribute naloxone and provide overdose response training, opioid misuse prevention training, and referrals to treatment across Vermont.