Nationwide Crisis Resources
National Hotlines
24-hour confidential service for survivors, victims, and those affected by domestic violence, intimate partner violence and relationship abuse.
The only teen dating violence hotline available all day, every day, all year. Call, Chat or Text.
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline offers free, confidential support 24/7 via call, text, or chat for anyone experiencing emotional distress or suicidal thoughts. Trained counselors provide compassionate help, including specialized support for veterans, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Spanish speakers.
Call or text 988 for immediate help, or go to 988lifeline.org to live chat and find resources.
LGBTQ+ Crisis Hotlines
The AVP provides a free, bilingual (English/Spanish), 24/7 crisis hotline offering confidential support to survivors of violence, their loved ones, and service providers. Trained volunteers and professional counselor/advocates help callers with immediate crisis counseling, safety planning, and connection to ongoing services, including legal and advocacy support. Callers can also report violence anonymously or request that a counselor reach out online.
Call (212) 714-1141 to get connected. English and Spanish both available.
The Trevor Project is the leading U.S. nonprofit dedicated to ending suicide among LGBTQ+ young people, offering free, confidential, 24/7 crisis counseling via phone, text, and chat. In addition to immediate support, they provide peer support, research, education, and advocacy to help ensure young LGBTQ+ people feel seen, safe, and supported.
Call 1-866-488-7386 or text "START" to 678-678
Chat live at thetrevorproject.org/get-help
Safety Planning
A safety plan is a personalized guide to help you stay safe during abuse, while preparing to leave, or after leaving. It offers clear steps and resources tailored to your situation, so you can respond in moments of crisis.
This guide requires the user to input information about their situation and creates a safety plan accordingly.​
www.thehotline.org/plan-for-safety/create-your-personal-safety-plan
myPlan is a free, research-backed app in English and Spanish that helps you or someone you care about make safe, personalized decisions in abusive relationships. MyPlanApp’s multiple security and privacy features keep its user safe, even if their abuser has access to their phone.
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​For ​Adults: ​myplanapp.org/
For Teens: myplanapp.org/en/teen​
Resources in Douglas County, KS
Builds safer communities through shelter, services, and support to survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking.
24 Hour Hotline: 785-843-3333​
Provides vital services to prevent suicide, support safety, and build resilience, including crisis counseling, training, and advocacy to provide help, hope, and healing to all Kansas residents.
Local Crisis Line: 785-841-2345
Provides comprehensive support for anyone affected by sexual trauma and abuse. Offers 24/7 support, free trauma-focused therapy, advocacy, and educational programs.
24/7 Local Support Line: 785-843-8985
Advances the health of the Douglas County community through comprehensive behavioral health services responsive to evolving needs and changing environments.
Community shelter providing services for anyone in Lawrence or Douglas County who is homeless or at risk of homelessness.