Do you need help? Are you in a crisis?

Need Immediate Help In An Emergency?

If you or a loved one is in immediate danger calling 911 and talking with police may be necessary. It is important to notify the operator that it is a psychiatric emergency and ask for people trained in crisis intervention or trained to assist people experiencing a psychiatric emergency.

If you don’t believe calling 911 is necessary, consider engaging with a helpline, additional resources are available below.

Dial 988 to be connected to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.

Resources for the Parkland / Coral Springs Community

Eagles’ Haven Wellness Center opened in March 2019 to rediscover wellness and restore hope in the Parkland/Coral Springs community following the tragic shooting. They provide wellness experiences, crisis support, case management, trauma education, support groups and access to therapy, free of charge, all in one beautiful wellness-inspired setting. You may find their services helpful in healing, visit EaglesHaven.org for more information.

If you are in crisis:

Broward County
Dial 211 or 954-537-0211

Miami Dade County
Suicide Prevention/SafeNet
305-358-HELP (4357)

You’re valued, wanted, needed.

Many of us, because of the nature of our mission and work, and because of the world we live in, have experienced adverse events, traumas, violence, and forms of oppression. We are not immune to feeling stressed and distressed as a result of these experiences. The work we do can be activating and painful, it may remind us of our own past traumatic experiences and the traumas facing our loved ones and communities. Many of us hold marginalized identities, and live with multiple forms of oppression on different levels. All of these factors can affect us and activate us in different ways. March For Our Lives aims to create a culture of care and support within our movement, we also recognize that sometimes that means situations require expertise and training, and we may need to involve other professionals.

Whether you are a survivor, activist, organizer, journalist, have lost a loved one to gun violence, are experiencing secondary trauma, or having a hard time during the COVID-19 pandemic, we encourage you to reach out to someone for help. If you are dealing with any level of trauma it is important to recognize the trauma and seek proper resources.

These resources and statements are not intended to provide or be a substitute for professional (medical, psychiatric, psychological, therapeutic, etc.) assessment, intervention, care or treatment.

Want to talk to someone?

You can call or text any of these hotlines at any time of day, free of charge, whether it’s urgent or you just need someone to talk to.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Dial 988

Chat - National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Connect with counselors for emotional support and other services via web chat.

Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741

Crisis Text Line via NAMI

Text NAMI to 741741

Trevor LifeLine for LGBTQIA+ Youth

1-866-488-7386

TrevorText for LGBTQIA+ Youth

Text START to 678-678

LGBTQ+ Youth National Hotline

1-888-843-4564

Steve Fund Crisis line for BIPOC Youth

Text STEVE to 741741

Trans LifeLine

1-877-565-8860

Distress Text Option for folks who are hard of hearing or deaf

For TTY Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988.

Para las personas que hablan español

Línea de Prevención del Suicidio y Crisis: 988

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Additional resources

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Support w/ Natural Disasters & Mass Violence

SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 (press 2 for Spanish)

Mobile Crisis and Crisis Response

Google: “Mobile Crisis near me,” or “mobile crisis” / “mobile crisis response
unit” and name of city/county
NAMI helpline: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) (for individuals and supports)

Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Abuse and other Interpersonal Trauma

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
Rape and Abuse Incest National Network (RAINN) Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
Google: “Rape crisis center near me,” “victim services center near me”

Find a Therapist Directories

Open Path Collective: To find a therapist near you with sliding scale services
Therapy for Black Girls
Therapy for Black Men
Latinx Therapy
Inclusive Therapists: for social justice and intersectionality informed therapists
National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network
Find a Multicultural Therapist
Asian, Pacific Islander, and South Asian American Therapist Directory

I'm on a university or college campus

Most campuses have a counseling and psychological services department. At most universities, these sessions are free of charge, and short term, and most campuses offer more in-depth referral services as well.

Some university and college campuses even have 24-hour crisis hotlines where more individualized, emergency or crisis support can be offered locally.

What to Do in A Crisis - from NAMI

Visit NAMI for more information.

Wellness Practices

Like our physical health, there are aspects of our mental health that we need to understand and manage the best we can, taking positive actions to feel better today and protecting our emotional well-being from future problems. Actively practicing self-care (exercising, meditation, getting enough sleep) and developing good coping strategies (journaling, talking with friends, gratitude exercises), can make us more resilient and protected when we do face challenges or difficult situations. It’s also important to reach out for support and discuss our feelings if we need it. (from Mental Health is Health)

More resources on wellness available here.

MentalHealthResources.