# Suicide Help - Kentucky ## National Resources for Suicide Prevention - **988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline** - **Phone:** 988 - **Website:** [https://988lifeline.org](https://988lifeline.org/) - **Text:** Text 988 - **Description:** 24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention, and crisis resources. - **Crisis Text Line** - **Text:** Text HOME to 741741 - **Website:** [https://www.crisistextline.org](https://www.crisistextline.org/) - **Description:** Provides text-based support for anyone in crisis. - **The Trevor Project** (LGBTQ+ Youth) - **Phone:** 1-866-488-7386 - **Text:** Text START to 678678 - **Website:** [https://www.thetrevorproject.org](https://www.thetrevorproject.org/) - **Description:** Specialized support for LGBTQ+ youth struggling with mental health or suicidal thoughts. ## Statewide Suicide Prevention Resources - **Kentucky Suicide Prevention Group (KSPG)** - **Phone:** 502-564-6778 - **Website:** [https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dph/dmch/kyspg](https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dph/dmch/kyspg) - **Description:** Coordinates statewide efforts for suicide prevention and provides resources for communities. - **State Crisis Hotline** - **Phone:** 1-800-633-8253 - **Description:** 24/7 hotline for crisis support, mental health assistance, and referrals throughout Kentucky. ## Local Resources by Region/City ### Lexington - **Bluegrass Suicide Prevention** - **Phone:** 859-226-2002 - **Website:** [https://www.bgadd.org](https://www.bgadd.org/) - **Address:** 200 E. Main St., Suite 100, Lexington, KY 40507 - **Services:** Crisis intervention, mental health support, and referral services. ### Louisville - **The Center for Women and Families** - **Phone:** 1-844-237-2331 (24-hour crisis line) - **Website:** [https://www.thecenteronline.org](https://www.thecenteronline.org/) - **Address:** 927 S. 2nd Street, Louisville, KY 40203 - **Description:** Offers emergency shelter, advocacy, and counseling for individuals at risk of suicide. ### Bowling Green - **Brighter Tomorrow Crisis Center** - **Phone:** 270-782-5495 - **Website:** [https://brightertomorrowinc.org](https://brightertomorrowinc.org/) - **Address:** 1800 Westen Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42104 - **Description:** Provides immediate crisis counseling, support services, and referrals for those experiencing suicidal thoughts. ## Online and Remote Support Options - **Virtual Support Groups:** - **Website:** [https://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org](https://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/) - **Description:** Confidential online meetings for individuals at risk or survivors of suicide. - **Chat-Based Crisis Lines:** - **Website:** [https://988lifeline.org/chat](https://988lifeline.org/chat) - **Description:** Secure chat platforms for real-time crisis support. ## Prevention and Awareness Programs - **KY Suicide Prevention Training** - **Website:** [https://chfs.ky.gov](https://chfs.ky.gov/) - **Description:** Offers training on suicide prevention, warning signs, and intervention techniques for healthcare providers, educators, and the community. - **Community Outreach Initiatives:** - **Website:** [https://www.kentucky.gov](https://www.kentucky.gov/) - **Description:** Programs designed to reduce stigma and promote mental wellness through public awareness campaigns. --- _Updated as of December 10, 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])._