Crisis Support Overview
Below are free & confidential hotlines and resources that provide immediate support, guidance, and help in times of need. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or a life-threatening situation, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Emergency Hotlines (Available 24/7)
| National Suicide Prevention Hotline | 988 |
| National Domestic Violence Hotline | +1 (800) 799-7233 or text START to 88788 |
| National Hopeline Network | +1 (800) 784-2433 |
| SAMHSA’s Helpline | +1 (800) 662-4357 for substance use and mental health support. |
| LGBTQ+ Trevor Lifeline | +1 (866) 488-7386, text START to 678678, or chat online for support tailored to LGBTQ+ youth. |
| Veterans Crisis Line | 988, option 1 or text 838255 for veteran support. |
| Crisis Text Line | Text HOME to 741741 for crisis support. |
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Self-Harm Hotline |
+1 (800) 366-8288 |
Specialized Hotlines
| Alcoholism & Drug Dependency Hopeline (24/7) | +1 (800) 622-2255 |
| Family Violence Hotline (24/7) | +1 (800) 996-6228 |
| LGBT Hotline (24/7) | +1 (888) 843-4564 |
| National Crisis Line, Anorexia and Bulimia (24/7) | +1 (800) 233-4357 |
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National Eating Disorders Association Helpline (M-Th 9a-9p ET, F 9a-5p ET) |
+1 (800) 931-2237 or text NEDA to 741741 |
| Planned Parenthood Hotline (24/7) | +1 (800) 230-7526 |
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Postpartum Support International (8a-11p ET) |
+1 (800) 944-4773 or text HELP to +1 (800) 944-4773 |
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Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network (24/7) |
+1 (800) 656-4673 |
| Trans Lifeline (M-F 10a-6p PT) | +1 (877)-565‑8860 |
State & Local Resources
Many states and local communities have additional mental health and crisis services. Visit NAMI’s state directory to find local resources.
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