Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
988 offers 24/7 access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing mental health-related distress. That could be:
People can call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org for themselves or if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.
988 serves as a universal entry point so that no matter where you live in the United States, you can reach a trained crisis counselor who can help.
Call 1-800-273-8255 – press 1 for Veterans services or text 838255 or confidential crisis chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net
24/7 support, connect to a real person qualified to support Veterans. You are not alone – the Veterans Crisis Line is here for you. You don’t have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to call.
1–800–273–TALK (1-800-273-8255)
This is a crisis hotline that can help with many issues, not just suicide. For example, anyone who feels sad, hopeless, or suicidal; family and friends who are concerned about a loved one; or anyone interested in mental health treatment referrals can call the Lifeline. Callers are connected with a professional nearby who will talk with them about what they are feeling or concerns for other family and friends. Call the toll-free Lifeline, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
1-866-567-2400
LifeLinks maintains a 24 hour behavioral health crisis service system. When a caller phones the toll free number, they are immediately connected to a trained crisis clinician.
1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746
SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678
Trained counselors are available 24/7 to support youth who are in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment free place to talk. Specializing in supporting the LGBTQI+ community.
Lifeline offers free mental health online screening for depression, anxiety, eating disorders and alcohol and substance misuse.