CONTACT Lifeline

 

 
CONTACT Lifeline* is a crisis hotline that serves anyone who is depressed, lonely, thinking about suicide or just needs to talk.  CONTACT Lifeline offers a compassionate listening ear when you need it most. The Lifeline is open 9a.m. to 10p.m. 7 days a week, adheres to national standards for crisis call centers, and upholds current accreditation with CONTACT USA.
 

 

 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

CONTACT Lifeline answers calls for

the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline,

or 1-800-273-8255 (TALK). This number

can be accessed 24/7. 

 

 

  

Crisis Chat

CONTACT Lifeline also offers a one-on-one chat

service (Instant Messaging) for people who prefer

to reach out for support via text. This can be

accessed at www.CrisisChat.org. Chat is open

Monday - Friday from 12 noon - 6 p.m. For more

about Crisis Chat, please see the Innovation in Reseach page.

Volunteer

CONTACT Lifeline is always looking for Volunteers to staff the lines.  If you are interested in Volunteering, please fill out the volunteer application.

 

*CONTACT Lifeline was formerly called the Samaritans Crisis Hotline or the Samaritans Suicide Prevention Center and has served the Capital Region since 1985.  CONTACT Lifeline changed its name in 2009 to reflect current accreditation and affliation with CONTACT USA. 

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