Our Programs
Crisis & Helpline Services
Providing the right support, right now
Lines for Life offers services designed to meet various needs for help over phone, text, and chat. Learn more about our support helplines below and reach out to us if you’re struggling.
Help is available 24/7
Prevention Programs
Meeting the needs of our communities
Lines for Life’s Prevention programs aid county, state, and regional communities to set up and support systems which reduce the prevalence of suicide and substance use. We supply culturally responsive strategies to meet the needs of each demographic or population.
Skills Training
Learn how to help in a crisis
Lines for Life offers various training in skills and awareness to help communities and professionals understand and prevent suicide and mental health crisis.
Get equipped with essential skills
Volunteer
Give back by supporting others on our helplines
Lines for Life offers volunteer and internship opportunities for adults. Volunteers and interns answer crisis calls in-person at our Portland call center.
Help transform the landscape of mental health
Intervention & Postvention Programs
Supporting communities in crisis
Lines for Life runs several programs designed to support and reduce barriers for communities, schools, and organizations for mental health services, and postvention programs to assess and prevent further harm when a suicide death or attempt, or an overdose occurs.
Learn how our programs are helping your community
Policy & Advocacy
Driving sustainable changes in mental wellness, substance abuse, and suicide
Lines for Life advocates for state and federal policies that promote mental wellness and prevent substance abuse and suicide. We work with legislators and community partners to create sustainable, positive changes in the way public services and communities respond to crisis and mental wellness.
Be part of the change