Mental Health Crisis Resources & Emergency Hotlines
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, immediate help is available 24/7
Immediate Crisis Support
If you're in immediate danger: Call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. Do not wait.
National Crisis Hotlines
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
What to Expect:
- • You'll speak with a trained crisis counselor
- • Calls are confidential (with rare exceptions for imminent danger)
- • Counselors can help connect you to local resources
- • Available for yourself or if you're concerned about someone else
Crisis Text Line
Free, 24/7 crisis support via text message. Connect with a trained Crisis Counselor to receive support and information.
How It Works:
- Text HOME to 741741
- A trained Crisis Counselor receives your text and responds
- The counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool calm
- Texting is free and confidential
Veterans Crisis Line
Confidential crisis support for Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve, and their families and friends.
Specialized Crisis Support
🏳️🌈 LGBTQ+ Support
👨👩👧👦 Youth & Teen Support
🛡️ Domestic Violence Support
💊 Substance Abuse Support
🍽️ Eating Disorder Support
🌪️ Disaster Distress Helpline
When to Seek Crisis Support
Crisis support is available for anyone experiencing emotional distress or a mental health emergency. You don't need to be in imminent danger to reach out. Consider calling if you're experiencing:
Immediate Crisis Signs
- • Thoughts of suicide or self-harm
- • Plans or means to hurt yourself or others
- • Feeling unable to control your actions
- • Experiencing a psychotic episode
- • Extreme panic or anxiety attacks
- • Feeling like you can't go on
Non-Emergency Support
- • Overwhelming sadness or depression
- • Experiencing trauma or grief
- • Relationship or family crisis
- • Loss of a loved one
- • Substance abuse concerns
- • Need someone to talk to
Helping Someone Else in Crisis
If you're concerned about someone else, here are steps you can take:
Listen Without Judgment
Give them your full attention. Let them express their feelings without interrupting or trying to "fix" the problem immediately. Sometimes people just need to be heard.
Ask Directly About Suicide
If you're worried, ask directly: "Are you thinking about suicide?" This doesn't plant the idea—it shows you care and opens the door to help.
- ✓ Be direct, caring, and calm
- ✓ Don't debate whether suicide is right or wrong
- ✓ Avoid trying to guilt them out of it
Keep Them Safe
If they're in immediate danger, don't leave them alone. Remove any means of self-harm if possible. Call 911 or take them to the nearest emergency room.
Connect Them to Help
Offer to call a crisis line together, or help them connect with a mental health professional. You can call 988 on their behalf to get guidance.
Follow Up
Check in after the crisis has passed. Let them know you care and are there for ongoing support. A simple text or call can make a difference.
International Crisis Resources
If you're outside the United States, these international resources provide crisis support: