Southwest Montana - Suicide & Crisis Hotline
National 24-Hour Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988
988 is a 24-hour service to help those individuals and/or family and friends who are in crisis, having suicidal thoughts, in emotional distress, or concerned about someone. Calling this number will route you to your nearest crisis center.
988 is a 24-hour service to help those individuals and/or family and friends who are in crisis, having suicidal thoughts, in emotional distress, or concerned about someone. Calling this number will route you to your nearest crisis center.
Need help? Someone to talk to? Concerned about someone? Need help finding resources?
We are here to listen, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our trained Southwest Montana staff and volunteers are here to listen 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. All concerns are welcome, we listen without judging and all services are free and confidential to everyone.
All staff and volunteers go through extensive crisis intervention and referral training, in addition to going through the
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST).
We are here to listen, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our trained Southwest Montana staff and volunteers are here to listen 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. All concerns are welcome, we listen without judging and all services are free and confidential to everyone.
All staff and volunteers go through extensive crisis intervention and referral training, in addition to going through the
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST).
Contact the Help Center in Bozeman, MT
If you wish to reach the Help Center in Bozeman, MT directly, call 406-586-3333. We serve the following Montana counties: Beaverhead, Broadwater, Deer Lodge, Gallatin, Granite, Jefferson, Madison, Meagher, Park, Powell, Silver Bow, Sweetgrass, Wheatland
Online chat is also available here: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/
These additional National Resources are also available to those in crisis:
Crisis Text Line
You can text "MT" to 741741. Text anywhere in the US to connect with a trained crisis counselor. NOTE: You will NOT be connected to a staff member at the Help Center in Bozeman if you text.
Veteran Crisis Line
Call 988 and press option 1. You can also stay on the line and speak to your local crisis center.
The Trevor Project
Hotline for LGBT youth. Chat and texting also available. 1-866-488-7386.
Trans Lifeline
Trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support and resources. Also includes a hotline, with limited hours:
877-565-8860.
Resources
Please visit our Resources page for more information or give us a call!
Online chat is also available here: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/
These additional National Resources are also available to those in crisis:
Crisis Text Line
You can text "MT" to 741741. Text anywhere in the US to connect with a trained crisis counselor. NOTE: You will NOT be connected to a staff member at the Help Center in Bozeman if you text.
Veteran Crisis Line
Call 988 and press option 1. You can also stay on the line and speak to your local crisis center.
The Trevor Project
Hotline for LGBT youth. Chat and texting also available. 1-866-488-7386.
Trans Lifeline
Trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support and resources. Also includes a hotline, with limited hours:
877-565-8860.
Resources
Please visit our Resources page for more information or give us a call!
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Additional Information
In Montana and across the United States, 988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-TALK).
988 is Montana’s dedicated crisis lifeline available to anyone who may be in suicidal crisis, emotional distress, or concerned about a loved one. When people call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network of over 200 independent crisis call centers across the nation. This is not a new service, rather a new and easy way to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline instead of calling the 1-800 number.
In Montana, three independent crisis call centers serve as 988 Lifeline centers:
Montana 211 will continue to be available to help people connect to community and mental health resources, as well as in times of disaster. People can call 211 or also connect with resources on www.Montana211.org.
We kindly ask that people DO NOT call 988 just to see what it is or how it works, as this creates an immense amount of work for our amazing and hard-working crisis counselors who need to be available for those that need them. Please ONLY call if you are in crisis or in need of our services.
More information can be found:
988 Lifeline
Montana DPHHS Website
988 is Montana’s dedicated crisis lifeline available to anyone who may be in suicidal crisis, emotional distress, or concerned about a loved one. When people call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network of over 200 independent crisis call centers across the nation. This is not a new service, rather a new and easy way to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline instead of calling the 1-800 number.
In Montana, three independent crisis call centers serve as 988 Lifeline centers:
- Voices of Hope in Great Falls, MT (serving central and eastern Montana),
- Help Center in Bozeman, MT (serving southwest Montana), and
- Lifeline Call Center/Western Montana Mental Health Center in Missoula, MT (serving northwest Montana).
Montana 211 will continue to be available to help people connect to community and mental health resources, as well as in times of disaster. People can call 211 or also connect with resources on www.Montana211.org.
We kindly ask that people DO NOT call 988 just to see what it is or how it works, as this creates an immense amount of work for our amazing and hard-working crisis counselors who need to be available for those that need them. Please ONLY call if you are in crisis or in need of our services.
More information can be found:
988 Lifeline
Montana DPHHS Website
Unsure what to do when you are concerned about someone? Call us (406-586-3333) to consult. You can also visit this website to learn more.
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