Helplines
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The page lists national helplines and assorted resources focused on mental health and substance use.
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Crisis Support Helplines
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
24/7 confidential support for people in crisis as well as their families and friends
- 988
- 1-800-273-8255
- Call 988 and press option 2 or text “AYUDA” to 988 (Español)
- For ASL click "ASL Now" button on the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline website
- Call 988 and press option 1 for Veterans Crisis Line
For more information visit 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (Español).
Crisis Text Line
24/7 text support with a trained Crisis Counselor. Support available en Español.
Text “HOME” to 741741 for 24-hour text support
For more information visit: Crisis Text Line.
Alcohol and Drug Helpline
24/7 confidential support, information, and resources for alcohol or drug use. Interpreter services available.
1-800-923-4357 or text “RecoveryNow” to 839863 (Monday-Friday, 2-6pm PST)
For more information visit: Lines For Life: Alcohol and Drug Helpline.
AgriStress HelpLine
24/7 confidential helpline designed for the agricultural community and their families in Oregon.
Call or text 833-897-2474
For more information visit: AgriStress Helpline.
Trevor Project
24/7 confidential support for LGBTQ+ persons.
1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 678-678
For more information visit: The Trevor Project.
Helplines
SAMHSA’s National Helpline
24/7 confidential information service for mental health and substance use. Provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. Services available en Español.
1-800-662-HELP (4357) or text your 5-digit ZIP Code to 435748 (HELP4U)
For teletypewriter (TTY) services: dial 1-800-487-4889
For more information visit: SAMHSA’s National Helpline.
Military Helpline
24/7 confidential support for service members, Veterans, and their families.
888-457-4838 or text “MIL1” to 839863 (Monday-Friday, 2-6pm PST)
For more information visit: Military Helpline.
Trans Lifeline
24/7 confidential peer support hotline operated by and for trans people.
1-877-565-8860
For more information visit: Trans Lifeline.
Call Blackline
Peer support by and for BIPOC folxs.
1-800-604-5841
For current hours of operation visit: Call Blackline.
Teen Line
Peer support for teens. Calls answered from 6 - 10 p.m. PST and texts from 6 - 9 p.m. PST.
800-852-8336 or text “TEEN” to 839863
For more information visit: Teen Line.
Farm and Rural Stress Hotline
24/7 confidential support for those working in agriculture.
1-800-691-4336
For more information visit: Farm and Rural Stress Hotline.
Farm Aid Hotline
Support for those working in agriculture. Available Monday through Friday 6 a.m. - 7 p.m. PST.
1-800-327-6243
For more information visit: Farm Aid: Online Request for Assistance.
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
24/7 support before, during, and after pregnancy
Call or text 1-833-852-6262
For more information visit: National Maternal Mental Health Hotline.
Practical Tools
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline includes information about the 988 rollout, a toolkit for partners involved in the rollout, as well as data, and links to relevant press releases/news.
FindTreatment.gov
FindTreatment.gov is a search tool from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for certified substance use and mental health treatment facilities, opioid treatment programs, buprenorphine practitioners, and health care centers.
FindSupport.gov
FindSupport.gov is a resource by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services that is meant to help people identify resources, treatment, and support groups related to mental health, drug, or alcohol use. Information is also available on how to pay for treatment (including free or low-cost options), how to support someone else, and a finding support toolkit.
Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC)
The Suicide Prevention Resource Center provides consultations, trainings, resources, and more focused on suicide prevention.
State and Tribal Opioid Response (SOR/TOR) Resources
- Seven Directions-A Center for Indigenous Public Health
- Tribal Health-Reaching Out Involves Everyone (THRIVE)
- Oregon ECHO Network: Addiction Medicine
- Tribal Community Health Provider Project, Behavioral Health Aide Program
- Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute (ADAI)
- One Journey to Recovery
- Tribal Opioid Response Resource Toolkit
- Tribal Opioid Response Resources
- Washington State Heath Care Authority SOR grant
Oregon Health Authority / Oregon Department of Education Resources
- Fentanyl & Opioid Response Toolkit for Schools
- List of Approved Evidence-Based Practices
- Oregon Classroom WISE: Mental Health Literacy for all Oregonians
- Oregon Health Authority, Behavioral Health Services
- Overdose-Related Services & Projects Summary by Oregon County
- Reducing Opioid Overdose and Misuse Resources
Drug & Alcohol Rehab Centers in Oregon
A list of drug and alcohol treatment centers in Oregon from Rehabs.org.
Oregon Free Alcohol & Drug Rehab Centers
A list of free alcohol and drug treatment centers in Oregon from FreeRehabCenters.org. Includes state-funded, non-profit, and faith-based treatment options.
Trauma Informed Oregon
Trauma Informed Oregon is an informational resource focused on trauma informed policies and practices.
Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) Resources
- State Level Economic Costs of Opioid Use Disorder and Fatal Opioid Overdose – United States 2017
- The ASAM National Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder
- The Opioid Epidemic: A Geography in Two Phases
- Assessment of Annual Cost of Substance Use Disorder in US Hospitals
- The Health 202: Overdose deaths may have topped 90,000 in 2020
- Urban-Rural Differences in Drug Overdose Death Rates, 1999-2019
- The Social Determinants of Health: Preventing Substance Use and Overdose
- Designing Medicaid Health Homes for Individuals with Opioid Dependency: Considerations for States
- Opioid Misuse Prevention Professional Development
Rural Community Health Toolkit
The Rural Health Information Hub provides a Rural Community Health Toolkit that describes how to create, implement and evaluate community health programs in a rural community.
Resources for Rural Communities
Farm Stress Grab-N-Go Kits
In recognition of the stress experienced by farmers, ranchers and their families, the Mental Health Technology Transfer Center and partners developed a series of flyers and slide decks to address mental health stigma, alcohol use disorder, death by suicide and co-occurring disorders.
These resources are available for download and sharing as part of community conversations at Farm Stress Grab-n-Go Kits.
Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network
The Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network promotes rural resilience through education and trainings.
Our Future in Our Hands: Reduce the impact a wildfire might have on you and your community
An educational booklet from OSU Extension that provides information on how to care for your mental health before, during and after wildfires. The publication is also available en Español.
Centro de Recursos de Salud Mental en Español (Mental Health Resource Center In Spanish)
A center from Mental Health America that provides a variety of mental health resources in Spanish.
Reimagine Oregon
Reimagine Oregon is a group of Black-led organizations, community activists, and protest organizers focused on dismantling systemic racism in Oregon.
Oregon Older Adult Behavioral Health Initiative
The Oregon Older Adult Behavioral Health Initiative is an initiative that created positions throughout the state for behavioral health professionals who specialize in working with older adults and people with disabilities.
Resources for Engaging in Conversation about Mental Health & Suicide
Below are a couple of resources that provide education and guidance about how to talk about mental health and suicide.
SMI Advisor: Clinical Support System for Serious Mental Illness
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) offers a variety of trainings and resources.
The following resources are largely focused on Serious Mental Illness (SMI).