We have compiled a great resource list for those who would like someone to talk to, but aren’t comfortable with face to face services. We have checked and verified that all of these resources are working and available!
Find treatment facilities confidentially and anonymously, 24/7 by using the Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator.
The WNY NA website has a chat room, though traffic there is VERY low. https://www.naWNY.org
There are several websites where you can listen to speaker meetings, though they are not interactive. LOTS and lots of options to personalize, though.
Here is a HUGE list of online meetings you can join from the internet.
Suicide Hotline
As always, suicide hotline: 1-800-273-8255
Chat room: https://SuicidePreventionLifeline.org/chat/
https://www.CrisisTextLine.org/faq
You can also text connect to 741741
Corona-specific anxiety: text home to 741741
National Helpline
Treatment referral and information, 24/7.
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
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