If you or someone you know needs help right now, these services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
If someone is in immediate danger of harming themselves or others, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room right away.
Call or text 988. Free, confidential support for people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Available 24/7 in English and Spanish.
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor. Free and confidential, available 24/7 via text message.
For life-threatening emergencies where immediate physical safety is at risk. Police, fire, and EMS are dispatched through 911.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness helpline offers information, referrals, and support for people living with mental illness and their families. Mon–Fri, 10 AM–10 PM ET.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Free, confidential treatment referrals and information. Available 24/7 in English and Spanish.
Provides crisis intervention, safety planning, and referrals for survivors of domestic violence. Available 24/7. You can also text START to 88788.
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ young people. Call, text START to 678-678, or chat at TheTrevorProject.org. Available 24/7.
Specialized support for veterans and service members in crisis. Press 1 after dialing. You can also text 838255 or chat online. Available 24/7.
Crisis counseling for people experiencing emotional distress related to a disaster. Available 24/7. Also text TalkWithUs to 66746.
Prefer to type rather than talk? Many hotlines also have live chat options:
988 Lifeline Online Chat Chat live with a counselor at 988lifeline.org/chat Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741 or visit crisistextline.org Trevor Project Chat LGBTQ+ youth can chat at thetrevorproject.org/get-helpMany people are nervous about calling a crisis line. Here is what to expect:
Reaching out when you are struggling is one of the bravest things you can do. Help is available and recovery is possible.