Crisis Support Lines

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Physician Support Line

Psychiatrists helping our US physician colleagues and medical students navigate the many intersections of our personal and professional lives.” Free & Confidential, No appointment necessary.                

Open 7 days a week | 8:00AM - 1:00AM ET                     

Telephone: 1-888-409-0141 https://www.physiciansupportline.com/ 


National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

“We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.”

Telephone: 800-273-8255

En Español: 888-628-9454

Deaf and Hard of Hearing 800-799-4889

Veterans call 800-273-8255 and Press 1.

Lifeline Chat is available 24/7 across the U.S. https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/  http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/


Veterans Crisis Line
Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one?

Connect with the Veterans Crisis Line to reach caring, qualified responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Many of them are Veterans themselves.


Call, chat online, or text to 838255 to receive confidential support 24/7 from VA responders.   

http://www.veteranscrisisline.net/ 

Telephone: 800-273-8255, Press 1

Deaf and Hard of Hearing: 1-800-799-4889 Text: 838255


Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime. Crisis Text Line is here for any crisis. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from our secure online platform. The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment.

Text HOME to 741741.


Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator National Helpline

A free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental health and/or substance use disorders.

A free, confidential and anonymous source of information for persons & family members seeking treatment facilities in the United States or U.S. Territories for substance use/addiction and/or mental health problems. 24/7, 365-day-a-year.

Telephone: 800-662-4357

TTY: 800-487-4889

https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/ 


1-800-CHILDREN (Kentucky)

“1-800-CHILDREN is a statewide helpline that offers a lifeline of support, encouragement and information regarding resources in local communities. Parents and caregivers can call 1-800-CHILDREN and talk with a trained volunteer who can provide them with information, support and/ or referrals in their local communities.”

Available Monday through Friday, from 9am - 5pm EST Telephone: 800-244-5373 or 859-225-8879 

https://www.pcaky.org/1-800-children 


National Eating Disorder Association Helpline

A national helpline and chat service for individuals struggling with an eating disorder and their friends and families.

Helpline: 800-931-2237 (Monday-Thursday 11AM – 9PM ET, Friday 11AM – 5PM ET) Text: 800-931-2237 (Monday-Thursday 3PM-6PM ET)

Chat: (Monday-Thursday 9AM-9PM ET, Friday 9AM-5PM ET) http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org 


If you would like to find non-crisis support or connect with a therapist in Western Kentucky connect with our team at www.compasscounseling.com.

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Katie Englert