Crisis Lines & Emergency Services
If you or someone you know is in crisis, help is available now.
Trans Lifeline
Staffed entirely by trans people. Call 1-877-565-8860. Available 24/7 in the US and Canada. No non-consensual active rescue policy.
The Trevor Project
Crisis support for LGBTQ+ youth under 25. Call 1-866-488-7386, text START to 678-678, or chat at TheTrevorProject.org. Available 24/7.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Includes LGBTQ+-affirming advocates. Call 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788. Available 24/7 in multiple languages.
Call or Text 988
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is free, confidential, and available 24/7. Call or text 988.
Emergency Services
For immediate danger, call 911. If you are concerned about police contact, you may also request a mental health co-responder through Madison Emergency Services: (608) 255-2345.
Local Resources — Madison, WI
For local health, legal, and social support, see our Resources page.
This page is reviewed periodically. If a number is out of date, please contact us.