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Below is a list of phone numbers to call when mental health, medical, or other support if needed. These include resources that are both local and more largely accessible. If you are in an emergency or cannot find the right hotline, please call 911. And if there is a hotline you know of that isn't listed below, please submit it at the bottom of the page. Thank you!
Missoula
Student Advocacy Resource Center Crisis Line
SARC is a free resource for college students at the University of Montana campus that have experienced harassment or violence of any kind. They provide a safe place where students can speak with trained professionals to receive guidance and support.
Crisis Line: (406) 243-6559
Website: Student Advocacy Resource Center (SARC) | University of Montana
Phone: (406) 243-4429
Address: Curry Health Center 2nd Floor
32 Campus Drive
Missoula, MT 598012
YWCA General Shelter Line
The YWCA General Shelter Line is one part of the overall organization that is focused on advocating against sexual as well as domestic violence and harassment.
Safe and secure shelter is available for adults and their children in need of immediate protection. Survivors stay in private sleeping rooms and have access to communal living, dining, kitchen and outdoor areas. While residing at the shelter, survivors work with YWCA advocates to plan for their safety, access needed resources, find stable housing and heal from trauma. Legal and health care services, children’s programs and therapeutic services are available to shelter residents. The Domestic Violence Shelter is located in The Meadowlark and is pet friendly.
Website: Domestic & Sexual Violence - YWCA Missoula
Phone: (406) 542-1944
Address: 1800 S 3rd St W
Missoula, MT 59801
Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
YWCA 24-hour Crisis Line
The YWCA 24-Hour Crisis Line is a hotline for individuals who are experiencing crisis whether it be sexual violence or domestic violence the 24-Hour Crisis Line is available to speak with someone confidentially.
Crisis Line: (800) 483-7858
Website: I Need Help - YWCA Missoula
Address: 1800 S 3rd St W
Missoula, MT
Hours: Monday - Friday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Billings
Billings Transgender Alliance
This organization for transgender individuals and allies in the Billings area provides a safe place where community members can be their true selves. This Alliance holds both weekly and monthly meetings to cultivate community connections.
24-hour Crisis Line: (406) 334-8482
Website: Home | Billings Transgender Alliance
Phone: (406) 334-8482
Address: 1935 Ave B
Billings, MT 59102
Hours: Meetings 1st Saturday and 3rd Wednesday of every month from 6-8pm
Statewide
Western Montana Hotline
The Western Montana Hotline is a free and confidential National Suicide Prevention Hotline available 24/7 with trained counselors and professionals to talk with.
Crisis Line: call or text 9-8-8
Website: Montana 988
Phone: (800) 273 -TALK
Address: 111 North Sanders
Helena, MT 59601
Hours: 24/7 crisis line
Western Montana Community Center
The Western Montana Community Center is an organization based in Missoula, MT but can be utilized all around Montana to access counseling resources. Their main goal is to provide a safe and inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ individuals to be who they want to be. There are weekly as well as monthly meetings and events open to anyone.
Phone: (406) 543-2224
Address:127 N Higgins Ave
Missoula, MT 59802
Hours: Monday - Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Nationwide
Human Rights Campaign
The Human Rights Campaign is an organization that works to preserve and maintain basic human rights for LGBTQ+ individuals as well as individuals that have disabilities and are marginalized.
Website: HRC | Human Rights Campaign
Phone: (800) 777- 4723
Address: 1640 Rhode Island Ave N.W
Washington, DC 20036
LGBT National Coming Out Support Hotline
The LGBT National Coming Out Support Hotline is involved with the LGBT National Hotline and focuses on supporting the process of self acceptance and the coming out process.
Hotline: (888) 688-5428
Website: https://lgbthotline.org/
Phone: (888) 843-4564
Address: 2261 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
Hours: Monday - Friday 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
LGBT National Hotline
The LGBT National Hotline is a help center that provides free and confidential support from peers that are also members of the LGBTQ+ community. This resource provides additional resources for individuals that may be looking for something more then what is being offered by their local organizations.
Website: https://lgbthotline.org/
Phone: (888) 843-4564
Address: 2261 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
Hours: Monday - Friday 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
LGBT National Youth Talkline
The LGBT National Youth Talkline focuses on LGBT+ individuals 25 years and younger and is similar to The LGBT National Hotline in how it provides free and confidential resources to LGBT+ individuals who are experiencing a crisis.
Hotline: (800) 246-7743
Website: https://lgbthotline.org/
Phone: (888) 843-4564
Address: 2261 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
Hours: Monday - Friday 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
National Domestic Violence Hotline
The National Domestic Violence Hotline is a hotline for individuals who have experienced domestic violence. This program connects survivors with trained professionals to gain knowledge about the process of justice and healing. Their line is available 24/7.
Website: Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline
Phone: (800) 799-7233
Trans LifeLine
The Trans LifeLine is a resource for transgender individuals to seek help from professionals or counselors when they are having a crisis. The resource is confidential and provides a safe space for transgender individuals to speak their minds.
Website: Home - Trans Lifeline
Phone: (877) 565-8860
Address: 548 Market St.
PMB 15337
San Francisco, CA 94104
The Trevor Project LifeLine
The Trevor LifeLine is a free and confidential lifeline available 24/7 for LGBTQ+ youth to connect with counselors anywhere in the US. The main goal is to combat suicide cases by putting in place prevention efforts among LGBTQ+ individuals.
LifeLine: text "START" to 678678
Website: 24/7 Suicide Hotline for LGBTQ Youth - We’re here for you Now
Phone: (866) 488-7386
Address: 422 South Clinton Avenue
Rochester, NY 14620
Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM