If you're in crisis or having thoughts of harming yourself, please reach out for immediate support. These resources are available 24/7, and help is always available.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger: Please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room immediately.
Don't wait—reach out now. These services are free, confidential, and available 24/7.
Call or text 988 for free, confidential support for anyone in emotional distress or suicidal crisis.
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor via text message.
Call 1-800-662-4357 for free, confidential treatment referral and information about mental health and substance use disorders.
Llame al 1-800-662-9832 (sin costo) para recibir información y referencias de tratamiento en español.
Call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. Ask for a psychiatric evaluation if possible.
Specialized hotlines and services for specific needs.
Call 988, then Press 1
Connect with caring, qualified responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Also available via text (838255) and chat online.
1-866-488-7386
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ young people. Also available via text (START to 678678) and chat.
1-877-565-8860
Peer support hotline run by and for trans people. Available most hours for trans people in crisis or needing support.
1-800-985-5990
Crisis counseling and support for anyone experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
1-800-799-7233
Confidential support, crisis intervention, and referrals for domestic violence survivors. Text START to 88788 for help.
1-800-222-1222
Free, expert, confidential advice for poisoning emergencies, including medication overdoses. Available 24/7.
If you're reading this page, you've already taken an important step. Here are immediate actions you can take to stay safe.
If possible, safely store or remove any items you might use to hurt yourself. Ask someone to hold them for you if needed.
Try to stay in a public place or with another person. Let someone know what you're going through.
988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or 741741 (Crisis Text Line) connect you with trained counselors who want to help.
If you're in immediate danger or cannot keep yourself safe, go to your nearest ER or call 911.
Write down these important items and keep them accessible:
If someone you care about is in crisis, your support can make a critical difference. Here's how to help while also taking care of yourself.
Create a safe space for them to share. Don't try to fix everything—just be present.
It's okay to ask if they're having thoughts of harming themselves. This won't put the idea in their head.
Offer to help them call a crisis line or go to the emergency room. Sometimes just being there matters.
Supporting someone in crisis is emotionally draining. Seek your own support when needed.
Friends, family, and caregivers can call for support
Call 1-800-662-4357 for local support resources
Crisis passes. With the right support, you can get through this difficult time. Reach out to one of the resources above, or connect with our community for ongoing support.
Remember: Reaching out for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Crisis lines are free, confidential, and staffed by people who genuinely want to help you through this.