If you or someone you love is experiencing a mental health emergency, help is available.
Text STORY to 741-741 or dial 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for free, 24/7 and confidential support.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States. The Lifeline is available for everyone, is free, and confidential. See below for additional crisis services and hotlines.
- Línea de Prevención del Suicidio y Crisis: 1-888-628-9454
- Lifeline Options For Deaf + Hard of Hearing: For TTY users, use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988
- Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255, then press 1
Crisis Text Line
Text STORY to 741-741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime. Crisis Text Line is here for any crisis. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from our secure online platform. The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment.
The Trevor Project: Call 866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678
NEDA (National Eating Disorders Association): For crisis situations, text NEDA to 741-741
RAINN (Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network): National Sexual Assault Hotline. Free. Confidential. 24/7. Call 800-656-HOPE (4673)
SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline – The Disaster Distress Helpline, 1-800-985-5990, is a 24/7, 365-day-a-year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. This toll-free, multilingual, and confidential crisis support service is available to all residents in the United States and its territories. Stress, anxiety, and other depression-like symptoms are common reactions after a disaster. Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
Mental Health and COVID-19 Information and Resources – Compiled by Mental Health America
Pandemic Crisis Services Response Coalition – As COVID-19 spreads across our country, a group of activists, organizations, and crisis providers have come together to empower the public to mind themselves during this time of increased anxiety and stress. With the support of our partners, this website provides up-to-date resources available to people during this time.
Mental Health America offers over 10 online tests to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. Mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, are real, common and treatable. And recovery is possible.
Theravive is a network of licensed therapists and psychologists committed to helping people receive the best mental health care available.
