Crisis Resources
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Crisis Phone Numbers in the United States
If you are in crisis please reach out to your emergency crisis phone number (US 911), go to your local emergency room or reach out to your local crisis phone numbers.

crisis / suicide prevention for Adults
Call Emergency Line: 911 or go to the Local Emergency Room
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National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 or Dial 988
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Tennessee Crisis Text Line: Text TN to 741741
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Pathways of Jackson, TN (West TN, Madison County)
Crisis Line:
1-800-372-0693
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Veterans Crisis Line: 800-273-8255 (Press 1)
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​Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222
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LGBTQ+ Crisis Services
The Trevor Project
Phone Number
(212) 695-8650

Self-harm Assistance
S.A.F.E. Alternatives (Self-Abuse Finally Ends) Self-harm helpline: 800-DONT CUT (800-366-8288)

Crisis / Suicide Prevention for Children & adolescents
Call Emergency Line: 911 or go to the Local Emergency Room
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National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 or Dial 988
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Tennessee Crisis Text Line: Text TN to 741741
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Youth Villages Crisis (West Tennessee Area): 1-855-274-7471
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Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Assistance
Call Emergency Line: 911 or go to the Local Emergency Room
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National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
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WRAP of Jackson, TN (West TN Area) HELPLINE: 1-800-273-8712
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Substance abuse assitance
SAMSA's National Helpline (Substance Abuse and Mental Health): 1-800-662-HELP (800-662-4357)

Report Abuse and Neglect Phone Numbers for the State of Tennessee
Call Emergency Line: 911 or go to the Local Emergency Room
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Report Child Abuse or neglect in the State of Tennessee at
1-877-237-0004 or File Online at: https://apps.tn.gov/carat/
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Report Abuse of Seniors or Adults with Disabilities in the State of Tennessee:
PHONE: 888-277-8366
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Outside of Tennessee call Eldercare Locator and they can connect you with the local agency that can help. Please call: 1-800-677-1116