If you are feeling stressed, we hope you reach out to one of the following groups:
Rural Response Hotline — 800-464-0258
The hotline offers access to many attorneys, financial advisors, professional counselors, mediators, clergy, and others. There are 167 behavioral health professionals working with the Rural Response Hotline. Ask about no-cost vouchers for counseling services.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline — 800-273-8255
A national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Crisis Text Line — Text GO to 741741
Free, 24/7 support for those in crisis, connecting people in crisis to trained Crisis Counselors.
Veterans Crisis Line — 800-273-8255, press 1 or text to 838255
Connect with this resource to reach caring, qualified responders within the Department of Veterans Affairs. Many of them are Veterans themselves.
Negotiations Program — 800-446-4071
Mediation services for agricultural borrowers, creditors, and USDA program participants. Free one-on-one education on agricultural financial and legal matters.
The Boys Town National Hotline — 800-448-3000
Not just for boys, but for all teens and their parents, this hotline is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with specially trained counselors. A TDD line is available (1-800-448-1833), allowing counselors to communicate with speech-impaired and deaf callers.
Nebraska Family Helpline — 800-866-8660
Resource for parents with any issue.
SAMHSA National Helpline — 800-662-HELP (4357)
Free, confidential, 24/7, 365-days-a-year treatment referral in English and Spanish for individuals and families experiencing issues with alcohol, prescription drug, or other substance abuse.
Nebraska LOSS (Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors) Teams
Trained professionals acting as volunteers, bringing immediate support to those who have lost a loved one to suicide. Visit NElossteam.nebraska.edu for a map with phone numbers of LOSS teams across the state or see the recent CropWatch story, Local Teams Help Family, Friends Cope After a Suicide.
