ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Pathways Professional Counseling LLC is an outpatient mental health provider. I am not available after hours for crisis situations. Should you or someone you know be in immediate danger of harming themselves or another person, please call 2-1-1, 9-1-1 or go to the nearest Emergency Room.
PERSONAL CRISIS & TEXT SUPPORT
NATIONAL CRISIS HOTLINES
IMAlive is the world’s first virtual crisis center where 100% of the volunteers are trained in crisis intervention. Since its launch in 2011, IMAlive has helped thousands of people in crisis.
1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
SUICIDE & CRISIS LIFELINE (988)
988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (now known as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), and is now active across the United States. When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing Lifeline network. These trained counselors will listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support, and connect them to resources if necessary.
1-800-273-TALK (8255) or DIAL 988
UNITED WAY (211)
Whether in times of natural disaster or personal crisis, 211 is committed to being the first, most essential resource to anyone who needs help. Call 211 and speak with a live, highly trained service professional in your area from any cell phone or landline. All calls are private and confidential.
DIAL 211
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)
VA has a variety of mental health resources, information, treatment options, and more — all accessible to Veterans, Veterans’ supporters, and the general public.
1-800-273-TALK (8255) and press “1” to reach the VA hotline
NORTHWEST CONNECTIONS
Northwest Connections (NWC) provides Emergency Mental Health Services to the contracted counties in WI: Adams, Barron, Buffalo, Chippewa, Clark, Columbia, Crawford, Dodge, Dunn, Eau Claire, Grant, Green, Iowa, Jackson, Lafeyette, Manitowoc, Marquette, Monroe, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Richland, Sauk, St. Croix, Tremplealeau, Washburn, and Wood.
CRISIS TEXT LINE
If you’re dealing with painful emotions, send a text to connect with a real human and strategize healthy coping mechanisms to manage your emotions. Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a real human.
TEXT "HOME" TO 741741
TEEN SPECIFIC RELATIONSHIP SUPPORT
Love is Respect is the national resource to disrupt and prevent unhealthy relationships and intimate partner violence by empowering young people through inclusive and equitable education, support, and resources.
1-866-331-9474 OR TEXT "LOVEIS" TO 22522
SUICIDE PREVENTION & SUPPORT FOR QUEER AND TRANS YOUTH
THE TREVOR PROJECT
24-hour helpline for gay and questioning teens.
TRANS LIFELINE
For any trans person in crisis of any kind, the Trans Lifeline runs a national hotline staffed by trans people for trans people.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OR SEXUAL ASSAULT HELP
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE
Contacts to The Hotline can expect highly-trained, expert advocates to offer free, confidential, and compassionate support, crisis intervention information, education, and referral services in over 200 languages.
NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country and operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.
ADDICTION OR SUBSTANCE USE HELP
HAZELDEN BETTY FORD FOUNDATION
Hazelden Betty Ford has been saving lives and restoring families from substance abuse and addiction for 70 years. With outpatient and residential programs throughout the country, we offer every patient the best chance of lifelong recovery.
EATING DISORDERS HELP
NATIONAL EATING DISORDERS ASSOCIATION (NEDA)
Contact the NEDA Helpline for support, resources, and treatment options for yourself or a loved one who is struggling with an eating disorder. Helpline volunteers are trained to help you find the support and information you need.
(800) 931-2237 OR TEXT ‘NEDA’ to 741741