If you need help now, take immediate action and call or text the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
*Please note that the 988 line automatically routes calls by your phone's area code to the nearest crisis center.
Free and confidential 24/7 crisis helpline answered by skilled listeners. Provides a safe and non-judgmental source of support for individuals in any type of crisis. The helpline can also be reached by texting 741741. This program is a collaboration between Orleans and Genesee County's Mental Health Departments.
TheGenesee and Orleans Counties Mental Health Departments offer various mental health services for children, adolescents, and adults.
The Veteran's Crisis Line is a free, confidential support services specifically for veterans, active service members, National Guard, Reserve members and their families.
The Genesee-Orleans-Wyoming Counties Pathway to Hope is a coalition dedicated to Suicide Prevention. The coalition provides suicide awareness, training, prevention, and postvention strategies for individuals, families, schools, and organizations in Genesee, Orleans, and Wyoming Counties.
Self-help tools for mental health can range from online resources and apps to activities like mindfulness, journaling, and strengthening social connections. They can help individuals manage stress, improve emotional well-being, and cope with specific mental health challenges.
CredibleMind is a free, confidential online mental health platform that helps individuals assess their mental well-being and access expert-reviewed resources. The platform offers evidence-based tools such as articles, videos, apps, podcasts, and self-guided programs to support stress management, emotional well-being, and mental health skill-building. CredibleMind is available 24/7 and is not a crisis service. If you need immediate help, call or text 988.