If you or someone you know is currently experiencing a mental health crisis, that is they are at risk of hurting themselves or others, please contact one of the toll-free numbers below to talk to someone. These numbers can give you resources in your areas, peer support, a calm supportive voice.
1. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
Call: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
Text: Text "HELLO" to 741741
2. Crisis Text Line:
Text: Text "HOME" to 741741
3. SAMHSA National Helpline:
(Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
Call: 1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357)
4. The Trevor Project:
For LGBTQ+ youth
Call: 1-866-488-7386
Text: Text "START" to 678678
5. Veterans Crisis Line:
Call: 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1)
Text: Text 838255
6. Disaster Distress Helpline:
Aimed at individuals that have experienced or are currently experiencing a natural or human caused disaster.Call: 1-800-985-5990
Text: Text "TalkWithUs" to 66746
7. National Domestic Violence Hotline:
Aimed at individuals that have experienced or are currently experiencing any forms of domestic violence.
Call: 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)
Text: Text "LOVEIS" to 22522
8. National Alliance on Mental Illness Helpline:
NAMI
Call: 1-800-950-NAMI (1-800-950-6264)
9. National Eating Disorders Association Helpline:
NEDA- individuals that identify with having an eating disorder.
Call: 1-800-931-2237
10. National Sexual Assault Hotline:
Aimed at individuals that have been sexually assaulted
Call: 1-800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673)
These crisis lines offer confidential support and assistance to individuals experiencing mental health crises, suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, or other related issues. Don't hesitate to reach out if you or someone you know is in need of help.
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This is not a comprehensive list of all the resources out there for an individual to use during time of a crisis.