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Crisis Resources

If you or someone you know is in crisis, help is available right now. These resources are free, confidential, and available 24/7.

Are you in crisis right now?
You don't have to face this alone. Trained counselors are available right now, 24 hours a day.
📞 Call or Text 988 💬 Text HOME to 741741
Immediate crisis support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential crisis support for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts, mental health distress, or emotional crisis.
📞 Call or text 988
Available 24/7 · Chat at 988lifeline.org
Crisis Text Line Text
Free crisis counseling via text message. Connect with a trained counselor in under 5 minutes.
💬 Text HOME to 741741
Available 24/7 · All ages
SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential treatment referrals for mental health and substance use disorders. Available in English and Spanish.
📞 1-800-662-4357
Available 24/7 · Free · Confidential
Specialized crisis lines
Veterans Crisis Line
Confidential crisis support for veterans, service members, and their families.
📞 Dial 988, then press 1
Text 838255 · Chat at veteranscrisisline.net
Trans Lifeline
Peer support hotline staffed by transgender people for transgender people in crisis.
📞 877-565-8860
Available daily · translifeline.org
Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth)
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ young people under 25.
📞 1-866-488-7386
Available 24/7 · Text START to 678-678
National DV Hotline
Support for anyone experiencing domestic violence or concerned about someone who might be.
📞 1-800-799-7233
Available 24/7 · Text START to 88788
NAMI Helpline
Information, referrals, and support for people living with mental illness and their families.
📞 1-800-950-6264
Mon–Fri 10am–10pm ET · nami.org
Eating Disorder Helpline
Support, resources, and treatment options for those affected by eating disorders.
📞 1-888-375-7767
Mon–Fri 9am–9pm ET · allianceforeatingdisorders.com
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Specialized crisis resources

Domestic violence — National Domestic Violence Hotline

Call: 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE)

Free, confidential 24/7 support for anyone affected by relationship abuse. Available in 200+ languages. Text "START" to 88788, or chat online at thehotline.org.

Sexual assault — RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)

Call: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

Free, confidential 24/7 support for survivors of sexual violence. Online chat available at rainn.org. Connects you to local resources and a trained staff member at a local sexual assault service provider.

Postpartum Support International (PSI) HelpLine

Call or text: 1-800-944-4773

Support for new and expectant parents experiencing perinatal mental health concerns including postpartum depression, anxiety, and psychosis. Available in English and Spanish. Visit postpartum.net for additional resources and provider directory.

What happens when you call 988

988 routes your call by area code to a local crisis center where a trained counselor will listen, support, and help connect you to local resources. In a small percentage of calls (less than 2%), the counselor may involve emergency services if there's an immediate safety concern. Confidentiality varies by call center and circumstance — counselors are mandated reporters in some situations.

Veterans can press 1 after dialing 988 to reach the Veterans Crisis Line directly.

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