Crisis and Emergency Support
If you or someone you know is an imminent danger to themselves or someone else, go to the nearest Emergency Room, Hospital Emergency Department, or call 911.
A variety of general and LGBTQ-specific crisis and emergency support services – including online resources, phone and text hotlines and crisis counseling – are available nationally, locally and at The Ohio State University.
Find additional mental health support resources here.
Ohio State Crisis/Emergency Support
The following services are available at Ohio State for LGBTQ+ students, faculty, and staff experiencing a crisis or in an emergency situation:
Student Life Counseling and Consultation Service
- Call the Crisis Line at 614-292-5766
The Employee Assistance Program offers a 24-Hour Crisis Phone Line for Ohio State University Employees.
- Call 800-678-6265
The Ohio State University Suicide Prevention Program: serves to engage and support students, staff, and faculty in suicide prevention efforts.
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Resources to Get Help Now
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Check out local and national resources
Sexual Misconduct Response and Prevention at Ohio State: provides assistance and support to individuals who report sexual misconduct, including on- and off-campus resources, services, and options.
SARNCO On-Campus Advocates: provides confidential support for survivors of sexual violence, including students, faculty, staff, and visitors of OSU’s Columbus campus.
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Call 614-688-2518
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Visit the on-campus office, located at 33. W. 11th Avenue, Room 20
Emergency Medical Care: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Emergency Departments are full-service, state-of-the-art facilities equipped to handle any medical emergency.
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Emergency Department at University Hospital: Call 614-293-8333 or visit 410 W. 10th Ave. in Columbus.
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Emergency Department at East Hospital: Call 800-293-5123 or visit 181 Taylor Ave. in Columbus
Wexner Medical Center Crisis Management and Acute Inpatient Care: provides emergency stabilization, diagnosis, and the initial stages of treatment.
- Call 614-293-9600
STAR Trauma Recovery Center: The Stress, Trauma and Resilience (STAR) Program uses a variety of evidence-based therapies that have been shown to help survivors of trauma.
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Call 614-293-STAR (614-293-7827)
Department of Public Safety - Emergency Procedures resources at Ohio State.
To search for additional Ohio State emergency resources, visit the Health and Wellness Resource Guide.
Local Crisis/Emergency Support
The following services are available in Central Ohio for folks experiencing a crisis or in an emergency situation:
Trans Care Connect Warm Line: From TransOhio, this resource is a free and confidential peer support phone and messaging service for the Ohio trans community. Trained volunteers are available to provide a listening ear, emotional support, and information on resources.
- Call or text 866-708-6446
Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization (BRAVO): provides comprehensive individual and community programs for survivor advocacy and support to LGBTQI survivors of hate and bias violence, discrimination, intimate partner violence, stalking, and/or sexual assault.
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Call the Bravo Helpline at 866-862-7286
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Text: 614-333-1907
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Email report@bravo-ohio.org
Netcare Access Crisis Center: offers 24-hour mental health and substance abuse crisis and assessment services.
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Call 614-276-2273
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Access Live Crisis Chat
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Visit 199 S. Central Avenue in Columbus
Franklin County Mental Health and Addiction Crisis Center: provides a safe and secure location offering a full array of services with integrated peer support.
- Call 614-224-1057
Franklin Country Suicide Prevention Hotline: serves to decrease the occurrence of suicide in the Franklin County community.
- Call or text 614-221-5445
Ohio Sexual Violence Hotline: provides advocacy and support for survivors of sexual violence across Ohio.
- Call 844-OHIO-HELP (844-644-6435)
SARNCO of Central Ohio Crisis Helpline: Provided by the Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio, this helpline connects Ohioans to a trained advocate who will provide confidential emotional support, crisis response, as well as information and options for local resources 24/7.
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Call 614-267-7020
Mt. Carmel Crime and Trauma Assistance Program (CTAP): offers outreach, advocacy, and counseling services for victims, survivors and co-survivors.
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Call 614-234-5900
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Email ctap@mchs.com
National Crisis/Emergency Support
LGBTQ-specific Crisis/Emergency Support
The following services are available nationally for LGBTQ+ folks experiencing a crisis or in an emergency situation:
LGBT National Help Center: provides peer-support, community connections and resource information to people with questions regarding sexual orientation and/or gender identity.
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Call the LGBT National Hotline at 888-843-4564
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Visit the Online Peer Support Chat
National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs: works to prevent, respond to, and end all forms of violence against and within LGBTQ communities.
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Call or text the Hotline at 212-714-1141
The Trevor Project: provides suicide prevention and crisis intervention services for LGBTQ young people.
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Call TrevorLifeline at 866-488-7386
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Text START to 678-678
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Use TrevorChat online
Trans Lifeline Hotline: a peer support phone service run by trans people for our trans and questioning peers.
- Call 877-565-8860
THRIVE Lifeline: a trans-led crisis text line staffed by people in STEMM with marginalized identities.
- Text “THRIVE” to 313-662-8209
POC-specific Crisis/Emergency Support
The following services are available nationally for people of color experiencing a crisis or in an emergency situation:
BlackLine: provides a space for peer support, crisis counseling, reporting of mistreatment, and witnessing and affirming the lived experiences of folks who are most impacted by systematic oppression with an LGBTQ+ Black Femme Lens. BlackLine is a hotline geared towards Black, Brown, Native, Muslim, and LGBTQI communities. However, no one will be turned away from the Hotline.
- Call or text 1-800-604-5841
StrongHearts Native Helpline: a 24/7 safe, confidential and anonymous domestic and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans and Alaska Natives, offering culturally-appropriate support and advocacy.
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Call or text 1-844-762-8483
Sovereign Bodies Support Line: 24/7 confidential support line for Indigenous crisis support, access to direct services, and healthcare referrals
- Call or Text 707-335-6263
General Crisis/Emergency Support
The following services are available nationally for anyone experiencing a crisis or in an emergency situation:
National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.
- Call or text 988
- Use Lifeline Chat online
Crisis Text Line: serves anyone, in any type of crisis, providing access to free, 24/7 support via text.
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Text HOME to 741741