Emergency: In case of medical and psychological emergencies, including the intent to harm oneself, please call 911.
Suicide Prevention: If you or someone you know is feeling suicidal, contact the 24-hour Suicide Prevention Hotline at
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
1-888-628-9454 (En Espanol)
1-800-799-4TTY (4889)
VETERANS PRESS “1”
. For emotional distress, the following resources offer free and confidential support 24/7:
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
- Call 988
- Chat online
- Crisis Text Line:
- Text HOME to 741741
- Trans Lifeline:
- Call 1-877-565‑8860
- The Trevor Project:
- Call 1-800-246‑7743
- Text “START” to 678-678
- Chat online
- Veterans Crisis Line:
- Call 988, then PRESS 1
- Text 838255
- Chat online
- Whatsapp Crisis Text Line
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Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center – Call 323-993-7400
Mindfulness Tools: Explore mindfulness and self-compassion through the Center for Mindfulness Self-Compassion. The following meditations and exercises, from the MSC program, are presented in alignment with specific MSC practices. Most meditations are available as recordings in English by MSC founders Chris Germer and/or Kristin Neff. Download recordings by right-clicking on the practice names.
Center for Mindfulness Self-Compassion – Free Meditations & Practices