Mental health · Suicide prevention · Connection
The Long Short Road is a nonprofit transforming how we respond to mental health, crisis, and suicide prevention — offering support, education, and hope to individuals, families, and communities since 2019.
Need someone to talk to?
Free and confidential · 10 am–10 pm, seven days a week
The Warmline is not an emergency service. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911, or call or text 988.
How we can help
Our free, confidential warmline offers a listening ear, empathetic support, and referrals.
Workshops that nurture emotional well-being, build resilience, and help us connect more deeply.
Training that helps laypeople and professionals recognize the signs and support someone in crisis.
Warm lines, crisis resources, helpful sites, and talks we recommend.
Our story
Founder Leigh Ioffe witnessed too many young lives lost to suicide, and too many moments when families and communities were at a loss. Out of that heartbreak grew a calling: to create spaces for healing, conversation, and connection that could save lives.
What began as a mission to address the teen suicide epidemic has grown into a global healing community that supports people of all ages and stages.
Our name comes from a Chassidic parable: the “long short road” may not be the easiest path, but it is the one that truly leads home.
Our programs
Courses, workshops, and trainings for individuals, parents, teens, schools, and communities.
Writing & Healing
Expressive writing for reflection, self-discovery, and healing. Own your narrative; change the story.
Writing · Teens
A supportive space for teen girls to explore their thoughts, express their emotions, and discover their voices.
Parenting
A cycle-breaking course that helps parents build emotional resilience and deeper connection with their children.
Emotional Wellness
An interactive workshop to understand, work with, and make peace with your emotions.
Suicide Prevention
Learn to recognize the signs of suicide and foster safe, compassionate conversations.
Suicide Prevention
A relational approach to recognizing when someone may be struggling, and showing up safely.
Our impact
10,500
people trained in suicide prevention and mental wellness skills
600
families supported through our consultation and referral service
50
individuals received subsidized mental health support
The Warmline
Whether you’re supporting someone in crisis or seeking mental health resources, our warmline is here to help with a listening ear, empathetic support, and referrals.
Free and confidential
10 am–10 pm, seven days a week, including Shabbat and Yom Tov
Call, text, or WhatsApp — whichever feels easier
Answered by dedicated, trained volunteers
A non-emergency service: in an emergency, call 911 or call or text 988
Listen & learn
Podcast
Stories and support from The Long Short Road. Listen on Spotify or watch on our YouTube channel.
Interviews, podcast conversations, and features with founder Leigh Ioffe on suicide prevention and mental health.
Warm lines and referral services, suicide prevention and crisis resources, helpful sites, and talks we recommend.
Get involved
Our warmline is answered by trained volunteers. Reach out to ask about getting involved.
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Help us bring support, education, and hope to more individuals, families, and communities.
