Mental Health Resource Hub
You Are Not Alone.
Finding the right support can feel overwhelming. A World Free of Suicide created this Resource Hub to make it easier to find trusted mental health, suicide prevention, crisis, education, and community resources.
Whether you are looking for help for yourself, worried about someone you care about, supporting an athlete or young person, grieving a suicide loss, or simply trying to learn more, there are people and organizations ready to help.
If you are in immediate physical danger or experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.
Get Help Now
You do not have to wait until things become unbearable to reach out. Crisis services are available if you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, depression, anxiety, substance-use concerns, loneliness, or simply need someone to talk to.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 — available 24/7/365.
Free and confidential support is available throughout the United States. You do not have to be suicidal to contact 988.
Crisis Text Line
Prefer texting?
Text HOME to 741741
Free, confidential crisis support is available 24 hours a day.
Veterans Crisis Line
Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and their loved ones can receive specialized crisis support.
Call 988, then press 1
Text 838255
You do not have to be enrolled in VA health care or benefits to use the Veterans Crisis Line.
The Trevor Project
Crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people.
Call 1-866-488-7386
Text START to 678678
Oregon & Lane County Support
A World Free of Suicide is based in Eugene, Oregon. These services provide additional support for members of our local and statewide communities.
Lane County Crisis Line
Call 541-682-1001
Available 24/7 for individuals experiencing an urgent behavioral health crisis. Lane County Mobile Crisis Services can provide community-based crisis response, de-escalation, safety planning, referrals, and follow-up support.
Lines for Life
Lines for Life operates Oregon's 988 services and offers specialized support throughout the state.
Services include crisis support, substance-use resources, youth support, military and veteran support, and support for older adults.
Oregon YouthLine
YouthLine is a free peer-to-peer help, support, and crisis line for young people age 24 and younger.
Call 1-877-968-8491
Text teen2teen to 839863
Teen volunteers respond daily from 4–10 PM Pacific Time, with adults available at other hours.
NAMI Support & Education
The National Alliance on Mental Illness provides support groups, educational programs, mental health information, and resources for individuals and families.
Not sure where to begin? Start by contacting your primary-care provider, insurance company, school or university counseling center, employee assistance program, or a licensed mental health professional.
Youth & Young Adult Mental Health
Young people should never feel that they have to manage mental health challenges alone.
If you are struggling, consider reaching out to a parent, guardian, coach, teacher, counselor, school administrator, family member, health professional, or another trusted adult.
Resources we recommend include:
YouthLine — Peer support and crisis help for people 24 and younger.
The Trevor Project — Crisis and mental health support for LGBTQ+ young people.
Mental Health First Aid — Education for parents, coaches, educators, caregivers, and others who want to recognize and respond to mental health challenges in young people.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Free crisis and emotional support available anytime.
Athlete Mental Health
The Person Comes Before the Player.
Athletes face many of the same mental health challenges as everyone else while also navigating competition, expectations, injuries, performance pressure, academics, recruiting, social media, identity, and transitions in and out of sport.
Struggling with your mental health does not make you weak, uncommitted, or less of an athlete.
For Student-Athletes
If you are struggling, consider reaching out to your athletic trainer, team physician, sports psychologist, campus counseling center, coach, academic advisor, athletic administrator, teammate, or another trusted person.
NCAA Mental Health Resources
The NCAA provides student-athlete mental health information covering anxiety, depression and mood disorders, body image and disordered eating, social media, substance misuse, suicide prevention, mental health emergencies, and other topics.
Athletes for Hope — Center for Athlete Wellbeing
Mental health resources, education, stories, and tools created specifically with athletes in mind.
If an athlete may be in crisis, call or text 988.
Veterans, Service Members & Military Families
Mental health challenges can affect Veterans, active-duty service members, members of the National Guard and Reserves, military families, and those transitioning from military to civilian life.
Veterans Crisis Line
Call 988, then press 1
Text 838255
Available 24/7.
Oregon Military Helpline
Lines for Life provides confidential support to Oregon's military-connected community.
Call 1-888-457-4838
Know the Warning Signs
There is no single cause of suicide, and not everyone who is struggling will show obvious warning signs. Changes in someone's words, behavior, or mood can still signal that additional support is needed.
Take it seriously when someone begins talking about suicide, hopelessness, feeling trapped, having no reason to live, unbearable emotional pain, or feeling like a burden.
Other concerning changes can include withdrawing from friends or activities, increased alcohol or drug use, major sleep changes, saying goodbye unexpectedly, giving away important possessions, searching for ways to die, severe agitation, sudden anger, or a significant unexplained change in mood.
When something feels wrong, check in.
Worried About Someone?
You do not have to be a mental health professional to start a conversation.
Ask directly. It is okay to ask, “Are you thinking about suicide?”
Listen. Give the person space to talk without judgment, arguing, or trying to immediately fix everything.
Take them seriously. Statements about suicide should never be dismissed as attention-seeking or dramatic.
Help them connect. Call or text 988 together, contact a mental health professional, or involve another trusted person.
Stay with them when there is immediate risk. If someone's safety is in immediate danger, contact emergency services.
Being willing to have a difficult conversation can make a difference.
Important Notice
A World Free of Suicide is an education and advocacy nonprofit and is not a crisis center, medical provider, mental health treatment provider, or substitute for professional care.
If you or someone else is experiencing an immediate medical or safety emergency, call 911. For mental health or emotional crisis support in the United States, call or text 988.