In Crisis?

If you are currently in crisis and need support, please don’t waste precious time searching the internet for answers. Below you will find a comprehensive list of national mental health crisis resources. 

If you're unsure which resource to use, call 988 (National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) for guidance.

When to Call 911 vs. Crisis Lines

‍Call 911 when:

  • Someone is in immediate danger of harming themselves or others
  • There is a medical emergency
  • Severe symptoms require immediate intervention
  • Violence is occurring or imminent

‍Call crisis lines when:

  • Someone is experiencing suicidal thoughts but not in immediate danger
  • Emotional distress requires support but not emergency intervention
  • You need guidance on mental health resources
  • You need to talk through a crisis situation
  • You're supporting someone in crisis and need guidance

Emergency Preparedness for Mental Health Crises

  • Create a crisis plan with your therapist
  • Identify warning signs and triggers
  • Keep handy a list of coping strategies that have worked in the past
  • Include emergency contacts and preferred treatment facilities
  • Keep medications list and psychiatric advance directives accessible
  • Share plan with trusted support people

National Crisis Helplines

Suicide Prevention

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (available 24/7): Call or text 988; chat at 988lifeline.org/chat
  • Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 (available 24/7)
  • Veterans Crisis Line: Call 988, then press 1, or text 838255
  • The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ youth): 1-866-488-7386; text START to 678678; chat thetrevorproject.org
  • SAVE (Suicide Awareness Voices of Education): 1-800-273-8255

Domestic Violence

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788
  • StrongHearts Native Helpline (for Native Americans): 1-844-762-8483
  • National Dating Abuse Helpline: 1-866-331-9474
  • Safe Horizon's Hotline: 1-800-621-HOPE (4673)
  • RAINN Domestic Violence Support: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
  • National Resource Center on Domestic Violence: 1-800-537-2238

Substance Use

  • SAMHSA's National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or text your ZIP to 435748
  • National Drug Helpline: 1-844-289-0879
  • Alcohol and Drug Abuse Helpline: 1-800-821-4357
  • Alcoholics Anonymous: 1-212-870-3400
  • Narcotics Anonymous: 1-818-773-9999
  • Partnership to End Addiction Helpline: 1-855-378-4373

Child Abuse and Neglect

  • Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453
  • National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4-A-CHILD (422-4453)
  • Prevent Child Abuse America: 1-800-CHILDREN (244-5373)
  • Child Welfare Information Gateway: 1-800-394-3366

Sexual Assault

  • National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
  • National Sexual Violence Resource Center: 1-877-739-3895
  • 1in6 Online Group Chat (for male survivors): https://1in6.org/weekly-online-support-groups/

Mental Health Support

  • NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) (Monday-Friday, 10am-10pm ET)
  • Mental Health America: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
  • Warmlines for non-crisis support: FindSupport.com
  • The Samaritans: 1-877-870-4673
  • Anxiety and Depression Association of America: 1-240-485-1001
  • Depression Hotline: 1-800-826-3632

Specialized Resources

  • Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860
  • Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746
  • National Eating Disorders Association: 1-800-931-2237
  • National Runaway Safeline: 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929)
  • Teen Line: 1-800-852-8336 or text TEEN to 839863
  • SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline: 1-877-360-LGBT (5428)
  • The Steve Fund (for young people of color): Text STEVE to 741741
  • Institute on Aging Friendship Line (for older adults): 1-800-971-0016
  • National Alliance for Caregiving: 1-202-918-1013
  • CHADD (for ADHD): 1-301-306-7070
  • Postpartum Support International: 1-800-944-4773
  • Autism Response Team: 1-888-288-4762
  • National OCD Association: 1-617-973-5801
  • PTSD Foundation of America: 1-877-717-7873
  • Grief Recovery Helpline: 1-800-445-4808

State and Local Crisis Resources

  • 211: Dial 211 for local community resources and services; 211.org
  • County Mental Health Crisis Lines: Contact your local county mental health department
  • ‍Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment Centers: findtreatment.gov

International Crisis Resources

Crisis Resources for Marginalized Communities

BIPOC Communities

  • The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation: 1-240-389-2491
  • Black Mental Health Alliance: 1-410-338-2642
  • Asian Mental Health Collective: asianmhc.org
  • The AAKOMA Project (for African American youth): 1-866-685-2562
  • National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network: nqttcn.com‍

LGBTQ+ Communities

  • The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386
  • LGBT National Help Center: 1-888-843-4564
  • Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860
  • GLBT National Youth Talkline: 1-800-246-7743
  • The SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline: 1-877-360-LGBT (5428)

Veterans and Military

  • Veterans Crisis Line: Call 988, then press 1, or text 838255
  • Military OneSource: 1-800-342-9647
  • National Center for PTSD: 1-802-296-6300
  • Wounded Warrior Project: 1-888-997-2586

Youth

  • Youth Crisis Hotline: 1-800-448-4663
  • Boys Town National Hotline: 1-800-448-3000
  • National Runaway Safeline: 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929)
  • TrevorLifeline (LGBTQ+): 1-866-488-7386
  • Your Life Your Voice: 1-800-448-3000
  • NAMI Teen & Young Adult HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or text “Friend” to 62640

Please note that this list is by no means exhaustive. And, numbers and services may change. If you know of a good resource that we don’t have listed here that you think should be added, please contact us to let us know. We’re here to help!

In a mental health emergency, if you're unsure which resource to use, call 988 (National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) for guidance.‍

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