The LGBTQIA+ community is diverse and strong but may be disproportionately at risk for suicidal feelings and other mental health struggles because of the discrimination and prejudice they too often are up against. It can be even more of a battle for first responders and military members in the LGBTQIA+ community. This section has information and resources for yourself and to help support loved ones. You are NOT alone!

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 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

• Call or text 988

• Free and confidential national suicide prevention line, 24/7/365

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Lenape Valley Foundation First Responder Support Team (FiRST)

• 267-893-5400

• Peer support for job, family, financial, and drug/alcohol issues.

• Free and confidential, 24/7/365

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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

• 1-800-273-8255

• Know the suicide risk factors, warning signs, and other important information by visiting their site.

 

National Alliance on Mental Illness

• 1-800-950-NAMI

• Text NAMI to 741741

• NAMI is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. A variety of resources are available on their site.

 

The Trevor Project

• 1-866-488-7386

• Text START to 678-678

• Trained counselors supporting young persons in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe & judgment-free place to talk 24/7.

 

Call and Text Lines Specific to Law Enforcement

 

Crisis Text Hotline

• Law Enforcement officers text BLUE to 741741
  Non-law enforcement text TALK to 988

• Crisis Text Line is independent of any Police Department and offers crisis counseling services via text messaging. 

 

Copline

• 1-800-267-5463 (1-800-COPLINE)

• Peer support line for law enforcement members

 

Call and Text Lines Specific to Military Members and Veterans

 

VA Mental Health Services

• Call 988, then select 1

• Text 988

• If you have hearing loss, call TTY 1-800-799-4889

• You can also use a confidential chat feature by visiting the VA Mental Health Services site.

 

 

Treatment Center Programs for First Responders and Military Members in the Greater Philadelphia Area

 

Penn Medicine Princeton House First Responder Treatment Services

• 1-888-437-1610

• This inpatient mental health, withdrawal management, and co-occurring (psychiatric plus substance use disorder diagnoses) treatment service focuses on the whole person, using the mind-body-spirit connection and one-to-one counseling. Treatment includes an evaluation by a board-certified psychiatrist, an individualized treatment plan, around-the-clock nursing care, group and individual therapy, family therapy and education, medication management, nutrition counseling, and expressive therapies. A fitness gym is also available. Our dedicated Director of Clinical Services for First Responders, a former police officer and U.S. Army Reserve veteran works closely with each patient and the other treatment team members throughout treatment.

 

Livengrin First Responders Addiction Treatment (FRAT)

• 1-866-303-1982

• Our First Responders Program specializes in treating emergency responders and military veterans on our private 44-acre Bucks County, PA campus. This one-of-a-kind program supports First Responders and their families to face this challenge with the same courage, respect, and sense of duty they have dedicated to their careers and community.