Crisis counseling hotlines

Call or text if you or someone else is in a crisis or need someone to talk to.

Hotlines

Nationwide Suicide Prevention Lifeline 

  • 9-8-8
  • 24 hour hotline
  • We can help prevent suicide and provide free and confidential support for people in distress

Rape Crisis 

  • 415-647-7273
  • 24 hour hotline

    San Francisco Night Ministry

    • 844-467-3473
    • 8 pm to 2am Pacific Time
    • Call if you are alone, frightened, confused, discouraged and in need of someone to talk to

    SF Suicide Prevention 

    • 24/7 Crisis Line: 415-781-0500
    • 24/7 Text Line: 415-200-2920

    Teen Crisis Hotline 

    • 24/7 Crisis counselor for LGBTQ only
    • Call 866-488-7386 
    • Text "START" to 678-678
    • Chat with us
    Last updated August 14, 2023

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