Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week across the United States.
To reach the Crisis Text Line, text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor. Available 24/7 at no cost.
Veterans and service members can call 988 and press 1 to reach the Veterans Crisis Line, staffed by responders who understand military service.
For substance use or mental health disorder support, call SAMHSA at 1-800-662-4357. Free and confidential, available 24/7, 365 days a year.
If you believe someone is in a mental health crisis, first stop and directly ask: “Are you thinking about hurting yourself or someone else?” Asking directly does not increase risk — it opens honest communication and is the recommended first step in all crisis intervention protocols. If they have a specific plan or means, treat it as an emergency: call 911 immediately. If the level of danger is unclear, stay calm and move to Step 2 — call or text 988.
While waiting for a 988 crisis counselor to answer, use the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique to reduce acute distress: name 5 things you can see, 4 you can physically touch, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell, and 1 you can taste. For breathwork, use 4-count box breathing — inhale for 4 counts, hold for 4, exhale for 4, hold for 4. Repeat 4 cycles. This engages the prefrontal cortex to interrupt the amygdala's alarm response.
Find state-specific mental health crisis hotline numbers, state agency contacts, and local crisis centers across all 50 US states. All numbers listed below are verified crisis resources. For immediate help, call or text 988 from anywhere in the US.
Trained crisis counselors are standing by. Free, confidential, and available every hour of every day. You do not need to be suicidal to call.
Not comfortable talking on the phone? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor by text message. Free, confidential, and available 24/7. No voice call needed.
Veterans, service members, and their families can call 988 and press 1. The Veterans Crisis Line is staffed by responders who understand military service and its unique challenges.
For substance use disorders and mental health crises, call the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357. Free, confidential, multilingual support available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
If you or someone around you is in immediate physical danger, call 911. Stay on the line with the dispatcher and describe the situation calmly. Many areas now have mental health co-responder units available.
A mental health crisis is any situation in which your emotional distress has become so intense that you feel unable to cope, function, or keep yourself safe. You do not need to be suicidal to reach out for help. Any of the following situations warrants calling 988 or seeking immediate support:
If you or someone you know is in crisis, help is available right now. Browse verified hotlines, local services, and state-specific resources below.
A step-by-step crisis plan you fill in and save as a PDF — so it's with you offline when you need it most. Based on SAMHSA guidelines.
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Verified crisis lines and support services across the United States.
Suicide & Crisis
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
Substance Use
Free, confidential treatment referrals for mental health and substance use disorders.
Veterans
Confidential crisis support for veterans, service members, and their families.
LGBTQ+
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ young people.
Domestic Violence
Support, resources, and safety planning for domestic violence survivors.
Children
Crisis intervention and support for child abuse victims and those at risk.
Sexual Assault
Confidential support for survivors of sexual assault and abuse.
Eating Disorders
Support, resources, and treatment options for eating disorders.
LGBTQ+
Peer support hotline run by and for trans people.
Maternal Health
Support for maternal mental health including postpartum depression.
Elderly
Connects older adults and caregivers to local support services.
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