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Urgent Help / Mental Health Crisis / Safety
This app does not provide emergency care. If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. If you are thinking about suicide or self-harm, call or text 988 now.
Suicide or self-harm thoughts
If you are thinking about suicide, harming yourself, or feel like you cannot stay safe, call or text 988 now. You can also chat online with the 988 Lifeline.
Emotional crisis
If you are overwhelmed, panicking, feeling hopeless, or need someone to talk to, 988 can connect you with a trained crisis counselor.
Local Chittenden County crisis support
Howard Center Crisis / First Call for Chittenden County can help with urgent mental health crisis support.
Substance use / overdose
If opioid overdose is suspected, call 911 immediately and use naloxone if available.
Alcohol withdrawal
Alcohol withdrawal can be dangerous. Severe symptoms such as seizures, confusion, hallucinations, chest pain, or severe shaking need urgent medical attention.
Domestic abuse
If you are unsafe in a relationship or someone may hurt you, call 911 if in immediate danger. To talk through options, contact Steps to End Domestic Violence or the National Domestic Violence Hotline.
Sexual assault
If you were recently sexually assaulted, an advocate can help you understand your options for medical care, emotional support, evidence collection, and reporting. You do not have to decide everything right away.
Homelessness
If you need shelter or a safe place to stay tonight, call Vermont 2-1-1 (dial 211) or contact a local housing support provider.
