The following resources are nationally available to individuals experiencing a mental health emergency:
Crisis hotlines
SAMHSA National Helpline: 24/7 referral and information services for mental health, addiction, crisis/disaster response, and treatment referral. Call 1-800-662-4357 or send your ZIP Code in a text message to 435748.
SAMHSA Treatment Locator for Behavioral Health Treatment Services: A behavioral health treatment services locator for mental health problems and substance use/addiction. Prompt clients to visit www.findtreatment.gov for more information.
SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline: 24/7 helpline for immediate counseling related to disasters. Call 1-800-985-5990.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: This is a free, confidential, 24/7 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for people experiencing mental health-related distress or for those concerned about a loved one who may need crisis support from a trained crisis counselor. Clients can call or text 988,chat with a counselor at 988lifeline.org, or visit the website for more information.
National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs: Call 212-714-1141 for English and Spanish speaking domestic violence support.
Military/Veterans Crisis Line: Call 1-800-273-8255, or text 838255. There is also a confidential chat at MilitaryCrisisLine.net.
BIPOC crisis resources
Call Blackline: This resource provides counseling, support, and resources for Black LGBTQ+ individuals. Call 800-604-5841.
Asian Mental Health Project: A directory for Asian communities seeking mental healthcare.
Wellbriety Movement: Hosted by White Bison, this is a mutual-aid support meeting that provides culturally-based healing to Indigenous people across America and Canada. You can attend meetings in-person and online.
Native American Rehabilitation Association: Provides adult outpatient addiction treatment services to Native American people.
StrongHearts Native Helpline: 24-hour support provides confidential and anonymous advice for Native Americans experiencing domestic and dating violence. Call 844-762-8483.
LGBTQ+ crisis resources
The Trevor Project: 24/7 support by trained counselors for LGBTQ+ Youth. Clients can call 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 678-678.
THRIVE Lifeline: Provides a 24/7 text-based crisis hotline to keep trans individuals safe during a mental health crisis. The hotline is run by trans individuals for adults 18 years or older. Text “THRIVE” to +1 (313) 662-8209.
Trans Lifeline: A 24/7 hotline available in the US and Canada for transgender people struggling with crisis, gender identity, or thoughts of self-harm, staffed by trans people. Call 877-565-8860 in the US or call 1-877-330-6366 in Canada.