Veterans & Service Members
If you are a Veteran or Service Member, please call 988 and Press 1, or text 838255. You can also access confidential, 24/7 support online by visiting the Veterans Crisis Line.
Deaf & Hard of Hearing
If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or experiencing hearing loss, you can connect directly with a 988 counselor through the following methods:
- 988 Videophone: Access direct ASL services by dialing 988 from your videophone.
- Text Support: Text 988 directly from any cell phone.
- Online Chat: Chat live online at chat.988lifeline.org.
- TTY Users: Use your preferred relay service, or dial 711 then 988.
For additional support features, you can review the full accessibility options listed on the 988 Lifeline Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Hearing Loss Page.
Maternal Health
The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (https://mchb.hrsa.gov/programs-impact/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline) provides free, confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262) or webchat http://(https://mchb.hrsa.gov/net/mchb-web-chat/chat.html) to connect with a trained counselor who will listen, provide support, and connect you with resources.
Lincoln County Behavioral Health Coalition
The Lincoln County Behavioral Health Coalition brings together community partners, healthcare/ mental health providers, and individuals with lived experience to focus on the growing behavioral health needs of the county. Members work to identify gaps in services, share resources, and coordinate efforts in order to support the wellbeing of our community members.
The coalition includes committees and work groups to enhance the county’s crisis response systems, map available behavioral health resources, decrease stigma around mental health, and bridge gaps in services. If you are interested in participating in the Behavioral Health Coalition, please email the Behavioral Health Manager, Kelcy Meyer, at kmeyer@libby.org.
Behavioral Health Resources
Local Resource Directory
Visit Lincoln County Connections for information on community resources and supports.
CredibleMind
Visit CredibleMind.com for mental health and self-care resources that are readily available to meet your unique needs. Resources are vetted and evidence-based to improve outcomes and simply your wellbeing journey.
- Search over 100 topics on mental well-being
- Find articles, videos, podcasts, news updates, and more
- Take assessments to learn more about your mental health and changes you can make today
- Complete learning labs to discover new approaches and ideas for improved wellbeing
- Connect to Lincoln County resources and support for mental wellbeing
- Create an account to track progress and get curated content (optional)
Teen Mental Health First Aid
Teen Mental Health First Aid gives you the skills to recognize when someone is facing mental health or substance use challenges — and the confidence to be their first source of support. Lincoln County Health Department facilitates Teen Mental Health First Aid curriculum to youth in the community. For more information or to join our team of certified instructors, please call 406-283-2467.
