Links

Information and organizations that help us prepare for,

respond to and recover from crisis, trauma and disaster.

988 Suicide & Crisis Help Line  call or text 988 to get immediate free and confidential support for someone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States. 

If someone you know is struggling emotionally or having a hard time, your call to 988 can be the difference in getting them the help they need.

Click here for FAQs about the 988 Lifeline  https://988Lifeline.org

211 Help Line call 211 to speak immediately with a compassionate, trained community specialists in your area to find the critical services and resources available to you locally when you need help.

Click here for FAQs about the 211 Help Line http://www.211.org

911 Emergency  call 911 to speak immediately with trained 911 personnel who can help you with fire, medical or police emergencies.

The number "911" is the universal emergency number for everyone in the United States.

Click here for FAQs about the 911 emergency system. https://www.911.gov/frequently_asked_questions.html

CrisisTextLine.org  You just text 741741 — you can start with "hi" or "I need help" or anything you want. You'll get a few links and be asked if you want to be connected with a trained volunteer. Your number will come up as anonymous and there's an option to erase the conversation and remove it from the system.

American Red Cross  has a presence in nearly every community in the United States. To find the telephone number and address in your community go to:   https://www.redcross.org/find-your-local-chapter.html

The Salvation Army  is dedicated to meet human need wherever, whenever, and however they're needed. To find the telephone number and address in your community go to: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/

211 Help Line call 211 to speak immediately with a compassionate, trained community specialists in your area to find the critical services and resources available to you locally when you need help.

Click here for FAQs about the 211 Help Line http://www.211.org

911 Emergency  call 911 to speak immediately with trained 911 personnel who can help you with fire, medical or police emergencies.

The number "911" is the universal emergency number for everyone in the United States.

Click here for FAQs about the 911 emergency system. https://www.911.gov/frequently_asked_questions.html

American Red Cross  has a presence in nearly every community in the United States https://www.redcross.org

 

ASIST Suicide Intervention   With the right skills, anyone can save a life. Learn how with ASIST suicide prevention and intervention training.   https://www.livingworks.net/asist

 

 

The Salvation Army is dedicated to meet human need wherever, whenever, and however they're needed.

 https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/

 

 

988 Suicide & Crisis Help Line  call or text 988 to get immediate free and confidential support for someone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States.

If someone you know is struggling emotionally or having a hard time, your call to 988 can be the difference in getting them the help they need.

Click here for FAQs about the 988 Lifeline  https://988Lifeline.org

211 Help Line call 211 to speak immediately with a compassionate, trained community specialists in your area to find the critical services and resources available to you locally when you need help. Click here for FAQs about the 211 Help Line   http://www.211.org

911 Emergency call 911 to speak immediately with trained 911 personnel who can help you with fire, medical or police emergencies. The number "911" is the universal emergency number for everyone in the United States. Click here for FAQs about the 911 emergency system.   https://www.911.gov/frequently_asked_questions.html

CrisisTextLine.org  You just text 741741 — you can start with "hi" or "I need help" or anything you want. You'll get a few links and be asked if you want to be connected with a trained volunteer. Your number will come up as anonymous and there's an option to erase the conversation and remove it from the system.    https://www.crisistextline.org

American Red Cross  prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. https://www.redcross.org

ASPCA Animal Poison Control Hotline  is your resource for any animal poison-related emergency, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

If you think your pet may have ingested a potentially poisonous substance, call (888) 426-4435. A fee may apply.   https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control

NCTSN National Child Traumatic Stress Network  is dedicated to raise the standard of care and improve access to services for traumatized children, their families and communities throughout the United States.   https://www.nctsn.org

NOVA National Organization for Victims Assistance is dedicated champion dignity and compassion for those harmed by crime and crisis.   https://www.trynova.org

 Polly Klaas Foundation  is dedicated to the safety of all children, the recovery of missing children, and public policies that keep children safe in their communities. http://www.pollyklaas.org

SAMHSA U.S. Department of Health & Human Services: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities.    https://www.samhsa.gov

The Salvation Army  is dedicated to meet human need wherever, whenever, and however they're needed.    https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/

American Red Cross   prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. https://www.redcross.org

GreenCross Academy of Traumatology    is a humanitarian assistance organization comprised of trained traumatologists and compassion fatigue service providers, oriented to helping people in crisis following traumatic events. https://greencross.org

ICISF International Critical Incident Stress Foundation  is dedicated to helping first responders and others who have been involved in critical incidents that leave them emotionally and/or physically affected by those incidents. https://icisf.org

NCTSN National Child Traumatic Stress Network   is dedicated to raise the standard of care and improve access to services for traumatized children, their families and communities throughout the United States https://www.nctsn.org

SAMHSA U.S. Department of Health & Human Services: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities. https://www.samhsa.gov

American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. https://www.redcross.org

FEMA Federal Emergency Management provides tip on things you can do to plan for your pets before, during and after a disaster so everyone returns home safely.   https://www.fema.gov/news-release/2018/07/24/including-your-animals-disaster-preparedness

FEMA  Incident CommandFederal Emergency Management provides Incident Command resources for responders, emergency management, and community coalitions responding to critical incidents.    https://www.fema.gov/incident-command-system-resources

GreenCross Academy of Traumatology is a humanitarian assistance organization comprised of trained traumatologists and compassion fatigue service providers, oriented to helping people in crisis following traumatic events. https://greencross.org

The Salvation Army is dedicated to meet human need wherever, whenever, and however they're needed https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/