Crisis Support
Where to turn if you or someone you care about is suicidal or in crisis.
Suicide Support Options
Trans Lifeline
1-877-565-8860
Trans Lifeline is a trans-led, focused, and staffed crisis line, and our first choice for crisis support for our community. In addition to answering all calls by transgender identified volunteers, the Trans Lifeline has a strict policy of never calling the police or other emergency response services on trans people in crisis.
Trevor LifeLine
1-866-488-7386
The Trevor Lifeline is a program of the Trevor Project, and is a crisis support service for LGBTQ+ young people 24 years old and younger. In addition to the crisis hotline, it also has a text line and online chat function.
Maine Crisis Line
1-888-568-1112
This number will take you to the Maine Crisis Line. 711 will take you to a deaf and hard of hearing alternative. When all else fails, this number is reliably staffed and has Maine specific information. However, we get consistently mixed reviews of the level of trans competency of the people who staff it, so caller beware.
Other Crisis Resources
Sexual Assault Helpline and Chat
1-800-871-7741
This number will refer you to your local Sexual Assault response center, which all have volunteer advocate staffed hotlines. Many also provide accompaniment to hospitals for sexual assault forensic exams, and can refer you to other services to assist with navigating your legal and support options. Chat options are also available.
Domestic Abuse Helpline
1-866-834-HELP
This will take you to your local domestic violence resource center, which is staffed by volunteer advocates. They can offer you emotional support, legal and support resources, and potentially shelter. Most of Maine’s Domestic Violence organizations have gender specific programming, and have mixed results with welcome transgender people and offering them help. Caller beware.
Deaf or Hard of Hearing: 1-800-437-1220
Friends of Survival (Suicide Grief Support)
(800) 646-7322
Friends of survival offers support to people grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide.