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Mental Health Resources

In Crisis?

If you or a loved one are experiencing thoughts of suicide or self-harm, there are multiple organizations that can provide support. 

  • National Hotline
    • Call or text 988
    • For support tailored to veterans, call 988 then press 1
  • Crisis Text Line: 741-741
    • Text START
    • For support tailored to People of Color, text STEVE
  • Capital District Psychiatric Center Crisis Unit
    • (518) 447-9650
  • St. Peter's Crime Victim Services' Crisis Hotline
    • (518) 271-3257
  • Trans Lifeline
    • Call (877) 565-8860
  • The Trevor Project LGBTQ Lifeline
    • Call (866) 488-7386
    • Text START to 678-678
    • For people ages 13-24
  • Veterans' Crisis Textline
    • Text 838255

Books about Suicide and Self-Harm