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Helplines in Puerto Rico

Línea PAS (988) Línea de Prevención del Suicidio

Main helpline Open 24/7

Puerto Rico's official 988 crisis line providing 24/7 free crisis intervention, mental health support, and emotional counseling for individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts, depression, domestic violence, anxiety, and other mental health emergencies. Government-run service by ASSMCA.

Spanish, English

Casa Protegida Julia de Burgos

Open 24/7

First domestic violence shelter in Puerto Rico, founded 1979. Provides free emergency shelter for women and children facing imminent danger, counseling, safety planning, and outpatient services at three locations across the island (San Juan, South, and West).

Hogar Ruth para Mujeres Maltratadas Hogar Ruth

Open 24/7

Free domestic violence shelter serving women and children victims of domestic violence since 1984. Provides emergency shelter, crisis hotline, counseling, and support services. Accepts families from across Puerto Rico.

Línea de Orientación Confidencial - Oficina de la Procuradora de las Mujeres OPM Línea Confidencial

Open 24/7

Free confidential 24/7 helpline operated by Puerto Rico's Office of the Women's Advocate providing support, counseling, psychological help, and legal services for victims of domestic violence and gender-based violence.

Taller Salud

Open 24/7

Feminist grassroots organization founded 1979 providing comprehensive services including 24/7 domestic violence hotline, psychological support for gender-based violence survivors, sexual and reproductive health services, community organizing, and conflict mediation. Serves women and LGBTQ+ community in Loíza.

Spanish, English

Proyecto Matria

Open 24/7

Feminist human rights organization operating a 24/7 free confidential crisis line for women and LGBTQ+ individuals experiencing gender-based violence. Part of alliance with Casa Protegida Julia de Burgos and six specialized organizations coordinating safety and support services.

Unidad Emergencia y Detox de Alcoholismo ASSMCA

Open 24/7

Government-funded inpatient detoxification and substance use treatment facility. Offers individual and group counseling, family support, and recovery services. Accepts Medicaid and federal funding.

Waves Ahead - Centro LGBT para el Adulto Mayor Waves Ahead Puerto Rico

Service hours vary by location

Free LGBTQ+ elder services organization providing mental health therapy, clinical social work, support groups, educational workshops, yoga, meditation, and advocacy for LGBT+ adults over 50. Four locations across Puerto Rico island-wide.

Spanish, English

Gamblers Anonymous Puerto Rico

Multiple weekly meetings - call for schedule

Free peer-support fellowship for individuals with gambling problems. Multiple weekly in-person meetings across Puerto Rico including San Juan, Santurce, Caguas, and Ponce.

Peer support Spanish, English

If you're in immediate danger, please call your local emergency services.

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