Help Center's 24-Hour Crisis Line:  (406) 586-3333
​Listening since 1971.

Need help?  Someone to just talk to?  Having thoughts of suicide?
​Concerned about someone? Need help finding resources?
We are here to listen, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.  Trained staff and volunteers are ready to listen and help. 
All concerns are welcome, we listen without judging and all services are free and confidential to everyone. We are based in Bozeman, MT, however, serve 13 counties in Southwest Montana.
You can also reach us at:
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988
Montana 211: 211

If you are looking for a mental health provider, you can search the Montana Mental Health Directory or call us and we can help you find someone based on your needs!

In 2021, we took 8,000 calls!

"this service (crisis line) has been a lifeline over the years... it is important to deal with issues in the moment before things can change. You guys are always available in the moment." 
​-Crisis Line caller

What do we do?

You may wonder, why should I call a crisis line or tell a friend to? What happens? Will you call the cops? The quick answer is we will listen without judgment, first and always.

• When someone calls, we listen and work to understand that person's unique situation. The conversation may involve safety planning, connecting to support systems like family or friends, connecting to community and mental health resources, and more. 
• We do not engage emergency responders unless absolutely necessary. In 2020, we only required dispatch of emergency services for 4% of our callers to ensure safety and provide immediate assistance. We work very hard to help that person stabilize and connect them to support networks and to longer-term support.
• After someone calls us in a suicidal crisis, we follow-up with them for days and sometimes months to ensure their safety, connection to resources, and additional emotional support and crisis intervention. 
• If you are concerned about someone, please call us! That conversation can be scary and uncomfortable and we can walk you through how to approach the situation and how to get them connected to us for professional support.
• If you just need someone to talk to and process something in your life, such as relationship issues, grief, life changes, or anything, we are here to listen! 
• We also offer community education around topics such as mental health, suicide prevention, bystander intervention and more. LEARN MORE>
• We offer a FREE Suicide Loss Survivor Support group to anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide. 

Did you know? 

• Montana has been in the top 5 states for the highest suicide rates for over the past 30 years.
• Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among young (15-24) Americans; only accidents and homicides occur more frequently.
• 21% of all U.S. Adults live with a mental health condition.
• In Montana, there are three crisis centers in the state that answer the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for Montana. The Help Center serves 13 counties in Southwest Montana.

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 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!