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If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, or someone you love is in danger, the following resources can provide immediate help.
Updated Oct 3, 2023 In This Article United States
- 988 Mental Health Emergency Hotline: In July 2022, a universal mental health crisis line was launched nationwide. Calling 988 will connect you to a crisis counselor regardless of where you are in the United States.
- 911 Emergency
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI, or text “HELPLINE” to 62640. Both services are available between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET, Monday–Friday
- In October 2023 NAMI launched a Teen & Young Adult HelpLine, for nationwide peer support and resource referrals. Text “Friend” to 62640; chat at nami.org/talktous; call 800-950-6264. Available Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET.
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255); www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org. Or, just dial 988
- Suicide Prevention, Awareness, and Support: www.suicide.org
- Crisis Text Line: Text REASON to 741741 (free, confidential and 24/7). In English and Spanish
- Self-Harm Hotline: 1-800-DONT CUT (1-800-366-8288)
- Family Violence Helpline: 1-800-996-6228
- Planned Parenthood Hotline: 1-800-230-PLAN (7526)
- American Association of Poison Control Centers: 1-800-222-1222
- National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependency: 1-800-622-2255
- LGBTQ Hotline: 1-888-843-4564
- National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262)
- The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 678678. Standard text messaging rates apply. Available 24/7/365. (Provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning—LGBTQ—young people under 25.)
- The SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline connects LGBT older people and caretakers with friendly responders. 1-877-360-LGBT (5428)
- The Trans Lifeline is staffed by transgender people for transgender people: 1-877-565-8860 (United States) 1-877-330-6366 (Canada)
- Rape Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) is the nation’s largest organization fighting sexual violence: (800) 656-HOPE / (800) 810-7440 (TTY)
- International Suicide Prevention Directory: findahelpline.com
- The StrongHearts Native Helpline is a confidential and anonymous culturally appropriate domestic violence and dating violence helpline for Native Americans, available every day from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT. Call 1-844-762-8483
'Find a Therapist' Online Directories
- Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
- GoodTherapy.org: http://www.goodtherapy.org/find-therapist.html
- American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy: https://aamft.org/Directories/Find_a_Therapist.asp
Additional Resources
- National Institute of Health.gov
- Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
- Mental Health First Aid
- Well Being Trust
- Mental Health America
- Mental Health Home
- American Psychological Association
- American Counseling Association
- SchoolSafety.gov
- Mental Health United Way – 211
- CCI – Self Help for Mental Health Problems
Additional Resources for Veterans
- Veterans Crisis Line
- Mental Health Home
- Military One Source
- Tricare.mil
