Crisis Support

For Immediate Help:

• Call Ventura County Crisis Team: 1-866-998-2243 (24/7)
• For an Emergency: Call 911
• V.C. Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-877-727-4747 (24/7)
• The Crisis Text Line: Text “HOME” to 741741
• Trevor Project (LGBTQ): 1-866-488-7386 (24/7)
• Trevor Project: Text “START” to 678678
• Interface Rescue (homeless/runaway): 805-469-5882 (24/7)
• Coalition Hotline (sexual exploited) 1-800-300-2181 (24/7)

Resources

1. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – A 24-hour, toll-free, confidential suicide prevention hotline available to anyone in a suicidal crisis or emotional distress
   * Call a suicide hotline number
   – 877-727-4747 (24 hours/7 days) Adults – Ventura County Suicide Prevention Center Crisis Line
   – 866-431-2478 (24 hours/7 days) Children and Families’ Crisis Line
   – 800-273-TALK (24 hours/7 days) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
   Trained counselors for free, confidential help
2. KeepSafe Connections – List of local and national agencies and their contact information.
3. Ventura County Wellness Everyday
4. Ventura County 211 – Health and human services referral line
5. High School Suicide Prevention Toolkit (SAMHSA, June 2012)
6. After a Suicide: A Toolkit for Schools
7. California Department of Education – Youth Suicide Prevention Information – Legislation, publications and additional resources
8. The Trevor Project: A Model School Policy on Suicide Prevention 
   The Trevor Project, a leading national organization, offers a policy model for school districts with recommended language that will address prevention, assessment, intervention and response to youth suicide behavior.
9. National Institute of Mental Health – A wealth of resources regarding various mental health issues in the U.S. 
10. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Additional resources and statistics on youth suicide
11. The Relationship Between Bullying and Suicide: What We Know and What it Means for Schools (CDC)
12. Youth Suicide Warning Signs