NATIONAL CRISES SUPPORT RESOURCES (24/7)
Mental Health & Emotional Crisis
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential support for mental health, emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, or substance-related crises — available 24/7 by call, text, or chat.
Call or Text: 988
Website: https://988lifeline.org/get-help/what-to-expect/
Crisis Text Line
Free, 24/7 crisis support by text. Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained counselor.
Website: https://www.crisistextline.org/
SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline
Immediate crisis counseling for anyone experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
Call or Text: 1-800-985-5990 or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746
Website: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline
NAMI HelpLine
Free, confidential emotional support and information on mental health resources.
Call: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
Website: https://www.nami.org/nami-helpline/
Suicide & Emotional Distress Support
These services offer help for people thinking about suicide or needing crisis intervention:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Legacy Number)
Although replaced by 988, some regions still offer 10-digit support.
Call: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Specialized Crisis Lines
Veterans Crisis Line
Confidential support for U.S. military veterans and their loved ones- call, text, or chat.
Dial 988, then Press 1
Website: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
National Runaway Safeline
24/7 support for runaway, homeless, or at-risk youth and their families.
1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929)
Website: https://www.1800runaway.org/
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Confidential crisis support, safety planning, and referrals for anyone experiencing domestic violence.
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Website: https://www.thehotline.org/
Additional Support & Help Locators
These national resources can connect you to local crisis teams, community intervention services, and more:
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)- General mental health support and resources
Website: https://www.nami.org/
CDC Mental Health Crisis Info- Guidance and resources for immediate crisis support
Website: https://www.cdc.gov/mental-health/caring/index.html
Find a Helpline (Global & U.S.- Search by need or issue to locate a crisis hotline
Website: https://findahelpline.com/
Immediate Action Guidance
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, always call 911 first.
If the risk involves self-harm, suicidal intent, or severe psychological distress, reaching out to a crisis line like 988 or Crisis Text Line can provide immediate emotional support and connection to help.