The resources and information on this page are Crisis Lifelines and Support Groups.

If you are feeling suicidal or may be concerned about someone else, these resources are available. You can also call 911 or visit your local emergency room. 

The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988 

(This line will connect people to the existing network of more than 200 local crisis call centers around the country. The National Suicide Lifeline’s number [1-800-273-8255] will remain active, but calls will be routed to 988.) 

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline  1-800-273-8255 

(24 hours/7 days a week) 

The Crisis and Suicide Line  205-323-7777 

(24 hours/7 days a week) 

The Crisis Kids Help/Teen Link Line  205-328-5465 

(3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.) 

The Crisis Text Line Text “HOME” to 741741 

(24 hours/7 days a week) 

The Trevor Project  1-866-488-7386 or Text “Start” to 678678

(LGBTQIA+ & under 25 years old. Chat online 24 hours/7 days a week) 

The Senior Talk Line 205-328-8255

(Servicing the following counties in Alabama: Blount, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, and Walker.)

The Veteran’s Crisis Line  1-800-273-8255 and Press “1” or Text to “838255”

(Chat on line 24 hours/7 days a week) 

The Deaf Crisis Line  321-800-3323 or Text “Hand” to “839863”

(24 hours/7 days a week) 1-800-380-3323 (Toll-free: V/TTY) 573-303-5604 (Videophone: V/TTY) 

The Sexual Assault Support Services  205-323-7273 

(24 hours/7 days a week) 

SAMSHA’s National Helpline  1-800-662-4357 

(Substance Abuse and Mental Health 

Services – 24 hours/7 days a week 
Treatment referral and information service in English and Spanish)

SUPPORT GROUPS 

There are many support groups available which may be structured in a variety of ways: An Open group where participants connect with each other and share their experiences. A Guided group where participants will be guided through a plan of activities. Some support groups are offered on-line, in-person or both (on-line and in person). 

• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Connection offers individual and family support groups, weekly meetings, virtual and in-person (in your neighborhood) support groups. 

 https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Support-Groups/NAMI-Connection 

• Alcoholics Anonymous offers in-person, on-line and telephone meetings for individuals recovering from alcohol use. 

https://www.aa.org/information-about-meetings/

• Narcotics Anonymous offers in-person and virtual meetings for individuals recovering from substances other than alcohol. 

https://www.na.org/meetingsearch/