Crisis Resources: Hotlines & Emergency Mental Health Resources

Immediate Crisis & Emergency Hotlines (U.S.)

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Call or text 988 for 24/7 free, confidential support.

  • Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline – Call 800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788 for support.

  • RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) – Call 800-656-HOPE (4673) for confidential support.

  • Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth Crisis Support) – Call 866-488-7386 or text START to 678678 for LGBTQ+ crisis help.

  • Veterans Crisis Line – Dial 988, then press 1, or text 838255 for support tailored to veterans.

  • National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Helpline – Call 800-931-2237 for eating disorder support.

  • SAMHSA’s National Helpline (Substance Use & Mental Health) – Call 800-662-HELP (4357) for 24/7 free, confidential treatment referrals.

International Crisis Support

  • International Suicide Prevention & Mental Health Support: Visit www.findahelpline.com to locate crisis helplines worldwide.

  • Lifeline International – Offers a global directory of crisis helplines: www.befrienders.org

Specialized Support

Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence

  • StrongHearts Native Helpline (Indigenous DV Support) – Call 844-762-8483 for culturally appropriate support.

  • Love is Respect (Teen & Young Adult Dating Abuse Hotline) – Call 866-331-9474, text LOVEIS to 22522, or chat online at loveisrespect.org.

LGBTQ+ Mental Health & Support

  • Trans Lifeline – Call 877-565-8860 for trans-led crisis support.

  • SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline – Call 877-360-LGBT (5428) for older LGBTQ+ adults seeking mental health resources.

Mental Health & Trauma Recovery

  • Postpartum Support International – Call 800-944-4773 for maternal mental health support.

  • Disaster Distress Helpline – Call or text 800-985-5990 for mental health support following natural disasters, mass violence, or community trauma.

  • NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Helpline – Call 800-950-NAMI (6264) or text HELPLINE to 62640 for mental health support.