Mental Health Crisis Resources

If you or someone you know is in crisis, help is available—right now. These resources are free, confidential, and available 24/7. You are not alone.

🚨 Immediate Emergency Resources

Call 911 if you are in immediate danger or have injured yourself.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (24/7): 988 | Chat | Text "HELLO" to 741741
Confidential support for people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.

📱 Text & Chat Resources

Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 (24/7, immediate response)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Chat: 988lifeline.org/chat

🏳️‍🌈 Specialized Support Lines

The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth): 1-866-488-7386 | Text START to 678-678 | Chat
Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860 (peer support by and for trans people)
LGBT National Hotline: 1-888-843-4564 | Chat

🎖️ Veterans Resources

Veterans Crisis Line: 988, Press 1 | Chat | Text 838255
Specially trained to understand military culture and veterans' experiences.

👥 Teen & Young Adult Resources

Teen Line: 1-800-852-8336 (6-10 PM PT) | Text TEEN to 839863
Crisis Text Line (Under 25): Text HOME to 741741

📞 National Hotlines

SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357 (24/7, multilingual, free)
NAMI: 1-800-950-6264 | Text NAMI to 741741

🌐 Online Support Communities

7 Cups: 7cups.com (free emotional support and counseling)
Crisis Text Line Online: crisistextline.org
NAMI Online Support Groups: nami.org/support

🌍 International Resources

UK: Samaritans: 116 123 | Text SHOUT to 85258
Canada: Talk Suicide Canada: 1-833-456-4566 | Text 45645
Australia: Lifeline: 13 11 14 | Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
Other countries: findahelpline.com

🏥 When to Go to the Emergency Room

If you have taken steps to harm yourself or have a specific plan to end your life
If you are hearing voices telling you to hurt yourself
If you are under the influence and having suicidal thoughts
If you have access to means of self-harm and feel unable to resist

🔍 Finding Local Resources

Psychology Today Therapist Finder: psychologytoday.com
SAMHSA Treatment Locator: findtreatment.gov
Contact your primary care doctor, local hospital, EAP, student counseling, or faith leaders.

📋 Important Reminders

You Are Not Alone: Mental health crises are temporary. Professional help can make a significant difference.
It's Okay to Reach Out: Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. You don't have to be "suicidal enough" to call—if you're worried, that's enough.
Safety Planning: Remove means of self-harm, stay with trusted people, avoid substances, and use coping strategies.

💡 Additional Support

Apps: MY3 (suicide prevention), notOK (help alerts), PTSD Coach (trauma), MindShift (anxiety)
When Someone Else is in Crisis: Take it seriously, listen, help them connect, call 988 or 911 if needed.

Remember: This list is not exhaustive. If you're in crisis, the most important thing is to reach out to any of these resources. You're not alone, and people care.