resources

We’ve carefully curated a library of crisis lines, mental health services, and community-based resources that prioritize non-coercive, trauma-informed care.

Crisis Lines that don’t call the Police

Need someone to talk to? Try these trauma-informed hotlines.

They prioritize de-escalation, active listening, and community-based resources rather than involving law enforcement.

  • Call or text: 1-800-604-5841

    "We do not trace or send any type of intervention under any circumstances without consent."

    Peer support and counseling prioritizing BIPOC, with an LGBTQ+ Black Femme Lens.

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  • 1-888-407-4515

    Wildflower Alliance Peer Support Line: Warmline answered by a trained peer supporters.

    "We do not trace or send any type of intervention under any circumstances without consent."

    See hours here

  • National Hotline: 1-888-843-4564

    Coming Out Support Hotline: 1-888-688-5428

    Youth Talkline: 1-800-246-7743

    Senior Hotline: 1-888-234-7243

    "We will not contact any authorities or other services or programs on your behalf."

    LGBT National Help Center: free and confidential support for LGBTQIA+ people and those with questions about sexual orientation and/or gender identity.

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  • US: 1-877-565-8860 

    Canada: 1-877-330-6366

    Trans peer support for Trans community that’s been "divested from police since day one. Run by and for Trans people."

    Oprime 2 para hablar con alguien en español.

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  • Call 24/7: 1-844-762-8483 or chat online

    "Advocates do not request or record the contact’s identification and/or address."

    24/7 confidential and anonymous culturally-appropriate domestic and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans.

    Get hours here

  • Text 24/7: 1-313-662-8209

    Does not "engage in non-consensual active rescue."

    Trans-led and operated, focusing on people with intersecting marginalized identities.

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Mental Health Resources

All Resources Listed Here are Free

    • Meet Up (virtual and in person)

    • Unitarian Church of Evanston (non-religious; spiritual; social justice oriented)

    • PO Box Collective (events, workshops, skillshares)

    • Wildflower Alliance

    • Peer Support Space

    • Project Let’s

    • Fireweed Collective

  • May utilize emergency services

  • Media, print, trainings etc.

worker-led

democratically organized

community mental health center

person-centered

rights-based

services free from coercion

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