Skip Global navigation and goto content
Left navigation requires javascript to be enabled in your browser.

Suicide Prevention & Mental Health

Florida Department of Health in Orange County

If you are feeling suicidal or in emotional distress:

Please call or text the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or reach out through chat by visiting 988lifeline.org/chat.

If you need support in a language other than English or Spanish, please call 988.

Veterans can call 988 and press 1.

 

Los servicios de llamada, texto, y chat de 988 Lifeline se ofrecen en español. Para comunicarse con un consejero de crisis que habla español, marque 988 y luego presione 2. Para enviar un mensaje de texto a un consejero de crisis que habla español, envié la palabra AYUDA al 988. Para chatear con un consejero de crisis que habla español, haga clic aquí.

 

Deaf and hard of hearing people can access the 24/7 988 Videophone here.

 

If you know someone who is having a hard time with their emotions, you can assist in getting them the help they need. Get resources for someone else.

 

Resources

Florida Suicide Prevention Coalition

The Florida Suicide Prevention Coalition website provides a wealth of information on suicide prevention including upcoming events in Florida, data and statistics, state history and ways to become involved in your area.

FindHelp.org

Find free or reduced-cost resources like food, housing, financial assistance, health care, and more, by typing in your zip-code. 

Stop Bullying

StopBullying.gov provides information from various government agencies on what bullying is, what cyberbullying is, who is at risk, and how you can prevent and respond to bullying.

 

SAMHSA’s National Helpline

Also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service, this Helpline provides 24-hour free and confidential treatment referral and information about mental and/or substance use disorders, prevention, and recovery. Does not provide counseling, trained information specialists answer calls; they transfer callers to state services or other appropriate intake centers in their states and connect them with local assistance and support.

 

S.A.F.E. Self-injury (Information only)

Offering education and support, SAFE Alternatives works to promote healthy choices over self-injury.

Educational-only.

 

National Domestic Violence Hotline

The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides lifesaving tools and immediate support to enable victims to find safety and live lives free of abuse. Callers to The Hotline can expect highly trained, experienced advocates to offer compassionate support, crisis intervention information and referral services.

 

National Eating Disorder

The National Eating Disorders Association supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures, and access to quality care.