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Emergency Helplines

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, it’s important to seek help immediately. There are several resources available to provide the support you need, including crisis hotlines, local emergency services, and peer support programs. Here are some ways to get the help you need

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Text/call 988 or call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Confidential support 24/7

Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741 for free, 24/7 text support in times of crisis.

Call 911

Go to the emergency room at a local hospital

Other referral resources

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About the helpline

Crisis Text Line

Text “Brave” to 741-741

  • Free 24/7 support for anyone in crisis
  • Text from anywhere in the United States, anytime, about any type of crisis. A real-life human being will receive the text and respond, all from a secure online platform. This trained, volunteer, crisis counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment.
 
 

988 SUICIDE & CRISIS LIFELINE

Call/Text/Chat 988 or Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

  • Free 24/7 support for anyone experiencing emotional distress or suicidal crisis
  • When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing Lifeline network. These trained counselors will listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support, and connect them to resources if necessary.
  • The previous Lifeline phone number (1-800-273-8255) will always remain available to people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis
 
 

Disaster Distress Helpline

Call 1-800-985-5990 or Text “TalkWithUs” to 66746

  • Free 24/7 crisis counseling and support for anyone experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters
  • Call for yourself or on behalf of someone else from anywhere in the United States to be connected to a trained counselor. Support is available in Spanish and more than 100 other languages. The service is free and confidential and provided by SAMHSA (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration).
  • The helpline is for anyone experiencing emotional distress related to disasters such as hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, incidents of mass violence, infectious disease outbreaks, incidents of community unrest, and other traumatic events.
 

When to Use the Helplines

Reach out to a helpline if you:

  • Feel overwhelmed, anxious, or unable to cope

  • Are having thoughts of self-harm or suicide

  • Are experiencing a mental health crisis

  • Need someone to talk to and don’t know where else to turn

  • Are concerned about a friend or loved one and need guidance

You don’t have to wait for things to get worse. If something feels off, it’s okay to ask for help.

 
 

Remember, You’re Not Alone

No matter how challenging things feel, reaching out for support is a strong first step toward building resilience and well-being. Whether you’re facing a crisis or just need someone to talk to, professional guidance and resources are available to help you feel understood and supported. You don’t have to face this alone, help is within reach.

Your mental health matters, and taking action to strengthen it is a key part of developing lasting mental health capacity.

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