Crisis and Suicide Prevention Resources

Ways to access help during acute distress

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Neurodivergent
Crisis Support

This page offers affirming crisis and suicide prevention support specifically for neurodivergent adults, caregivers, and clinicians, with a focus on accessible, autonomy-centered options and resources developed by Neurodivergent Insights.

Here you’ll find guidance on crisis lines, peer-led support, safety planning, and perspectives on navigating acute distress in ways that respect neurodivergent experience and choice.

Safety Plan Workbook

This resource was created by the Neurodivergent Insights team as a free offering for the neurodivergent community and for clinicians who want to offer more affirming, autonomy-centered care. It’s a free resource we built in dedication to those we’ve lost to suicide and to all who live with the weight of chronic or acute suicidality.

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Safety Plan
Workbook

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Neurodivergent
Crisis Support

A Note About Crisis
Lines and Consent

Many crisis hotlines in the U.S. use non-consensual intervention when they determine a caller is at “imminent risk,” often involving police or emergency services. While this is intended to save lives, research shows that forced interventions can also cause additional trauma, especially for people of color, trans people, minors, undocumented individuals, and those living with mental health disabilities. For some, the fear of police involvement becomes a barrier to seeking help.

This doesn’t mean crisis lines can’t be helpful, many people have positive and life-saving experiences, but it’s important to know the risks and make the choice that feels safest for you. 

If you’re unsure about calling a hotline, you can start with a warm line or peer support space where consent is centered. The resource list also includes hotlines specifically designed for high-risk and marginalized groups that do not engage in non-consensual intervention, offering confidential, consent-based crisis support.

North America /
United States

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

May initiate non-consensual intervention (e.g., police or EMS) if imminent risk is assessed.

TEEN LINE

  • Call 1 (800) 852-8336
  • Text TEEN to 839863
  • 6pm – 10pm PST

May involve mandated reporting for minors in danger.

Trans Lifeline Hotline

  • Call U.S. (877) 565-8860
  • Canada (877) 330-6366
  • Run by trans peers

Does not contact emergency services without consent.

BlackLine

Does not involve police or non-consensual intervention.

LGBT National Help Center

Peer-based support; does not contact emergency services without your consent (except in cases of credible threats to others).

Trevor Project
(LGBTQ+ Youth Support)

  • Call 1-866-488-7386
  • Text ‘START’ to 678678

Affirming crisis support, but may call emergency services if deemed necessary.

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HopeLine

Available 24/7; may contact emergency services if imminent risk is identified

International

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U.K. – Samaritans

U.K. – Give Us A Shout

Canada – 988 or
Talk Suicide Canada

  • Call or text 988
  • or Call 1 (833) 456-4566

May involve emergency services if imminent risk is determined.

Australia – Lifeline

Global Directory

IASP
(International Association for Suicide Prevention)

Safety Plan Workbook Preview (and Free Download)

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