Crisis Resources
Always dial 911 if there is threat of suicide or of violence or harm to self or others. Always explain that the situation involves mental illness and request a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) officer if possible. CIT officers are trained in mental health de-escalation techniques to assist individuals affected by mental illness and their families.
Alaska State Troopers - 907-269-5511
24 Hour Crisis Hotline - 907-563-3200
Available 24/7/365.
Careline Alaska - 1-877-266-4357
Available 24/7/365.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255
Available 24/7/365.
Veterans Crisis Line - 1-800-273-8255
For veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve, and their family members and friends. Press “1.” Available 24/7/365.
Crisis Text Line - text NAMI to 741741
Available 24/7/365.
TrevorLifeline - 1-866-488-7386
For LGBTQIA+ young people. Available 24/7/365.
TrevorText - text START to 678678
For LGBTQIA+ young people. Available 24/7/365.
Careline Alaska via Text - text 4help to 839863
Available 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM Tuesday – Saturday.
National Domestic Violence Hotline - 1-800-799-7233
For victims of domestic violence. Available 24/7/365.
National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1-800-656-4673
For victims of sexual assault and abuse. Available 24/7/365.