National Suicide & Crisis Lines

911 Emergency Number

If you or someone you know are in immediate danger, call 911.

https://www.911.gov/

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

(800) 273-8255

If you or a loved one are in distress and thinking of suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for free and confidential 24/7 support, information, and resources. You are not alone.

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

Veterans Crisis Line

(800) 273-8255, then press 1

Press 1 after dialing the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to reach the Veterans Crisis Line. You'll speak with caring, qualified responders from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Veterans Crisis Line

Ayuda En Español

(888) 628-9454

Llama a este número para ayuda 24/7 en español del National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

Ayuda En Español

Suicide.org

(800) 784-2433

Call the Suicide.org hotline to receive 24/7 crisis support and information about mental health crisis resources where you live.

Suicide.org

Military Helpline

(888) 457-4838

Call the Military Helpline for 24/7/365 confidential crisis support. Hotline staff are veterans or others trained in military culture who understand what you're going through. They can provide you with information and resources to help you address mental health and adjustment issues.

Military Helpline

Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741

Crisis Counselors are trained volunteers and not professionals. They can provide support, but not medical advice.

Crisis Text Line

IMALIVE Online Chat

Go to IMAlive's website to connect to crisis support via their live messaging service. IMAlive is dedicated to providing a safe place for people to go during moments of intense emotional pain.

IMALIVE Online Chat

Alcohol & Substance Abuse

SAMHSA's National Helpline

(800) 662-4357

Call SAMHSA’s National Helpline to reach their free, confidential, 24/7/365 mental health and substance use disorder treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish).

SAMHSA's National Helpline

Narcotics Anonymous

(818) 773-9999

Call the NA World Services line for general information about Narcotics Anonymous and its mission to support people seeking recovery from addiction. You can use the tools on the NA website (or download the app) to find listings for local NA meetings.

Narcotics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous

(212) 870-3400

Call the AA World Services line for general information about Alcoholics Anonymous and its mission to support people seeking recovery from alcohol addiction. You can use the tools on the AA website (or download the app) to find listings for local AA meetings.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Al-Anon Family Groups

(888) 425-2666

Call Al-Anon Family Groups for information about Al-Anon and how to find local support groups for people who have a family member with a substance use disorder.

Al-Anon Family Groups

Partnership to End Addiction

Text HELP to 55753

If you're a parent and are concerned about your child's substance use, text 55753 or use the scheduler on the website to schedule a call with someone who can connect you with helpful resources while providing caring support.

Partnership to End Addiction

StartYourRecovery.org

StartYourRecovery.org (SYR) provides helpful information for people who are dealing with substance use issues — and their family members, friends, and co-workers, too. Knowing that there is no one-size-fits-all solution to the challenges faced by those who misuse alcohol, prescription or illegal drugs, or other substances, SYR aims to break through the clutter to help people at any stage of recovery.

StartYourRecovery offers people who are dealing with substance use issues a single source of reputable, objective information about signs, symptoms, conditions, treatment options, and resources — presented in a user-friendly format and in language that’s easy to understand.

Eating Disorders

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Eating Disorders Helpline

(630) 577-1330

Call the ANAD Helpline between 9am and 5pm CST to receive confidential support and information about how to cope with, treat, and recover from eating disorders.

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Eating Disorders Helpline

National Eating Disorders Association

(800) 931-2237

Contact the NEDA Helpline on weekdays from 11am to 9pm EST (11am to 5pm EST on Fridays) for support, resources, and information about eating disorder treatment options.

National Eating Disorders Association

Domestic & Sexual Violence

National Domestic Violence Hotline

(800) 799-7233

Are you a victim of abuse or know someone who is? Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline for free help 24 hours a day.

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Take the Night Foundation Hotline

(567) 742-8837

Contact the 24/7 hotline for free legal advice, support, and information from volunteer attorneys who specialize in free legal assistance for sexual and domestic abuse survivors.

Take the Night Foundation Hotline

Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN) National Sexual Assault Hotline

(800) 656-4673

Call the RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline to connect with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area who can provide you with confidential support and information about local resources.

Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN) National Sexual Assault Hotline

Dod Safe Helpline

(877) 995-5247

If you are in the military and have experienced sexual assault, call the Safe Helpline, a confidential sexual assault support hotline for the Department of Defense community.

Dod Safe Helpline

Sexual Abuse – Stop It Now!

888) 773-8368

If you're concerned about the safety of a child, call the Stop It Now hotline Monday through Friday from 12pm to 6pm EST to receive support, guidance, and information about what you can do.

Sexual Abuse – Stop It Now!

National Human Trafficking Hotline

(888) 373-7888

If you or someone you know is a victim of human trafficking, call the National Human Trafficking Hotline for help. They can provide emotional support while giving you information and resources.

National Human Trafficking Hotline

Elder Abuse Hotlines

(800) 677-1116

If you suspect elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation, call your state's elder abuse hotline or reporting number, which you can find by calling the above number provided by the U.S. Administration or Aging or by going to the above website.

Elder Abuse Hotlines

Grief Support

GriefShare

(800) 395-5755

Contact GriefShare to learn more about their mission to connect people who are grieving with one another. You can use their website to find or start local groups or meetings.

GriefShare

Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)

(800) 959-8277

If you are grieving the death of a military loved one, call TAPS for support, comfort, care, and resources.

Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)

Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS)

(573) 346-4911

Call COPS for support if you are grieving the loss of a loved one in law enforcement.

Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS)

Grief Recovery After a Substance Passing (GRASP)

(302) 492-7717

Call GRASP to learn more about their mission to support people who have lost someone to substance use or addiction. You can use their webpage to find local meetings.

Grief Recovery After a Substance Passing (GRASP)

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)

(877) 623-3435

Call the MADD 24-hour Victim Help Line for support if you have lost a loved one to a drunk driving accident.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)

The Compassionate Friends

(877) 969-0010

Call Compassionate Friends to learn more about their mission to support families after a child dies. You can use the tools on their website to find a local chapter or support group.

The Compassionate Friends

National Organization of Parents of Murdered Children (POMC)

(888) 818-7662

Call the POMC for support if you have lost a child, family member, or friend to violence.

National Organization of Parents of Murdered Children (POMC)

Lap of Love Pet Loss and Bereavement Resource Line

(855) 352-5683

If you are grieving the loss of a pet, call the Lap of Love Resource Line on weekdays from 10am to 9pm EST to talk to someone who can provide understanding, comfort, and support.

Lap of Love Pet Loss and Bereavement Resource Line

Sexual Health & Pregnancy

CDC National Health Information Hotline

(800) 232-4636

Call the CDC Information Hotline for science-based information about your health concerns. The CDC Information Hotline answers thousands of calls a year on topics including HIV, AIDS, STDs, Ebola, the flu, and COVID-19.

CDC National Health Information Hotline

AIDSinfo

(800) 448-0440

Contact the AIDSinfo hotline for support and science-based information on treating and living with HIV and AIDS.

AIDSinfo

American Sexual Health Association

(919) 361-8400

Contact the American Sexual Health Association for information and education on sexually transmitted infections and how to prevent them, as well as for referrals to clinical services.

American Sexual Health Association

Baby Safe Haven

(888) 510-2229

If you're pregnant and do not feel you can care for your baby, or if you have a baby you cannot care for, call the Baby Safe Haven hotline for support and for information on how you can safely and legally give up an unwanted infant.

Baby Safe Haven

Planned Parenthood National Hotline

(800) 230-7526

Contact Planned Parenthood for information on how you can access reproductive health care, sexual health services, and other essential healthcare at one of their health centers.

Planned Parenthood National Hotline

Postpartum Support International (PSI)

(800) 944-4773

Contact the PSI Helpline for support and information about postpartum depression and other postpartum conditions. You are not alone and you are not to blame—you will get better.

Postpartum Support International (PSI)

LGBTQ Hotlines

LGBT National Hotline

(888) 843-4564

Call weekdays from 1pm to 9pm PST and Saturdays 9am to 2pm PST for confidential peer support and information about local LGBTQ resources.

Website

The Trevor Project Lifeline

(866) 488-7386

If you are a young LGBTQ person in crisis, call the Trevor Project Lifeline number or text START to 678678 for 24/7/365 counseling and crisis support.

The Trevor Project Lifeline

LGBT National Youth Talkline

(800) 246-7743

Call weekdays from 1pm to 9pm PST and Saturdays 9am to 2pm PST for peer support and information about resources for LGBTQ youth.

Website

LGBT National Senior Hotline

(888) 234-7243

Call weekdays from 1pm to 9pm PST and Saturdays 9am to 2pm PST for peer support and information about resources for LGBTQ seniors (people ages 50 and above).

Website

Gay Men's Domestic Violence Program

(800) 832-1901

Contact the Gay Men's Domestic Violence hotline for 24/7 crisis intervention, information, and resources for victims and survivors of domestic abuse, including legal and housing information.

Mental Health Conditions & Family Support

National Institute of Mental Health Information CenterTitle

(866) 615-6464

Call the NIMH Information Resource Center for information about mental health conditions and updates on the latest advancements in mental health treatment and research.

National Institute of Mental Health Information Center

TitleNational Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline

(800) 950-6264

If you or a loved one are living with a mental illness and need help, call the NAMI Helpline for information, resource referrals, and support.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline

SAMHSA's National Helpline

(800) 662-4357

Call SAMHSA’s National Helpline to reach their free, confidential, 24/7/365 mental health and substance use disorder treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish).

SAMHSA's National Helpline

NeedyMeds

(800) 503-6897

Call the NeedyMeds Helpline for information about patient assistance programs and other ways to get help covering the cost of medication.

NeedyMeds

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