Suicide Prevention and Crisis Hotlines

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call/Text 988
  • The 988 Lifeline is for everyone. Through the 988 Lifeline, you have access to free, quality, one-on-one assistance. 

• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 for free, confidential support 24/7

LGBTQIA + Crisis Support

• Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386 (1-866-4.U.TREVOR aimed at gay and questioning youth)

• Trans Lifeline: Dial 877-565-8860 for US and 877-330-6366 for Canada
  • Trans Lifeline’s Hotline is a peer support service run by trans people, for trans and questioning callers.

Teen and Youth Crisis Support

• Teenline: 866-465-0083 or text TEEN to 839863 (teens helping teens)

• Thursday´s Child: (800) 872-5437

• • 24-hour emergency help and information for youths in crisis. Helps children, teens and young adults faced with bullying, eating disorders, self-harm, sexual assault, thoughts of suicide, trafficking, abuse, abduction, and addiction. Provides extensive information on its website and operates a 24/7 youth hotline.

Mental Health Crisis Lines by Condition

• Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADDA): Call (240) 485-1001

Provides information on prevention, treatment of anxiety, depression & related disorders, lists of mental health professionals and an online and in-person support group locator.

• The Anxiety Network

Provides online resources and information on panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder and social anxiety disorder; offers recommendations for anxiety therapy materials.

• Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA): Call (800) 826-3632

Provides information and resources on bipolar and depression; offers online and in-person support groups, forums.

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: Call 1-800-799-7233 or 1-1-800-787-3224 for TTY.

For any victims and survivor who need support, or if you’re unable to speak safely, you can log onto thehotline.org or text LOVEIS to 22522.

• S.A.F.E. Alternatives: (800) 366-8288

Provides information and resources on self-harm; referrals to treatment options and a therapist locator; Phone line has an extension option for adolescents and teens calling in crisis and provides the National Suicide prevention helpline to all other callers in crisis.

• SAMSHA NATIONAL HELPLINE: 1-800-662-4357 (1-800-662-HELP)

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365 days-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.

Mental Health Hotlines and Resources for Cultural Groups

• Black Mental Health Alliance: Call 410-338-2642
  • Provides information and resources and a “Find a Therapist” locator to connect with a culturally competent mental health professional.
• Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation: Call 988 or 213-222-6327
  • BLHF serves to normalize and improve access to mental health and wellness services in BIPOC and underrepresented communities, aiming to eradicate stigma, break the silence, and encourage those who need help to get the support they need. Provides a resource guide of mental health providers and resources serving the African American Community.

• Institute for Social Policy and Understanding: Call 1-800-920-4778
  • Provides educational mental health resources to Muslim American communities to assist with issues involving youth mental health, dealing with bias and bigotry, and links to other Muslim wellness resources.
• Jewish Mental Health Resources:
  • A compiled list of vetted and experienced Jewish therapists, psychiatric medication providers, coaches, dietitians and more.
• National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association:
  • Website maintains a list of mental health and behavioral service providers for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in all 50 states.
• Spanish Crisis Line: Call 888-628-9454
  • Users prompted with brief question prompts to start an online chat.
    
• StrongHearts Native Helpline: Call 1-844-762-8483
  • The StrongHearts Native Helpline is a confidential and anonymous culturally-appropriate domestic violence and dating violence helpline for Native Americans, available every day from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT.

Resources for Military or Veteran Support

• VA Mental Health Services | Veterans Affairs: Call (888) 457-4838 or text/call 988
  • Get connected with mental health care—no matter your discharge status, service history, or eligibility for VA health care. 
• Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988 press 1 or Text 838255
  • 24/7, confidential crisis support for Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and those who support them. You don’t have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect.

Mental Health Resources for Elders

• National Council on Aging: Behavioral Health for Older Adults
  • Get information and resources on how to manage your mental health as you age.