Crisis Resources

ConnectShareCare provides a space to connect with other care partners for emotional support and useful information. A response to your post may not happen right away. There may be times when you want to connect with someone immediately.

Below are helplines if you are in need of immediate attention. This information is not a substitute for professional advice or care. If you are in need of help, please reach out to your health care provider, one of the helplines below, a family member or friend, or dial 911.

Suicide Hotlines:

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
  • Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
  • US Veteran Crisis Line
    • Confidential Hotline for Veterans or their loved ones: 988 (press 1)
    • Confidential Veterans Chat: Text to 838255

Vermont Community Crisis Lines

If you are located in Vermont, please call your local community crisis line below or text VT to 741741:

  • Addison: Counseling Service of Addison County 802-388-7641
  • Bennington: United Counseling Services 802-442-5491
  • Caledonia: NKHS 802-748-3181
  • Chittenden: Howard Center 802-488-7777
  • Essex: NKHS 802-334-6744
  • Franklin and Grand Isle: Northwestern Counseling and Support 802-524-6554
  • Lamoille: Lamoille County Mental Health 802-888-5026 (weekdays 8AM-4:30PM) and 802-888-8888 (nights and weekends)
  • Orange: Clara Martin Center 1-800-639-6360
  • Orleans: NKHS 802-334-6744
  • Rutland: Rutland MH Services 802-775-1000
  • Washington: Washington County MH Services, 802-229-0591
  • Windham: HCRS 1-800-622-4235
  • Windsor: HCRS 1-800-622-4235

For further information for VT residents: https://mentalhealth.vermont.gov/services/emergency-services/how-get-help