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Confidential, free, and available 24/7/365
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available.
- Call or text 988
- Chat at 988lifeline.org
- TTY users can use their preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988
Veterans Crisis Line
Connect with the Veterans Crisis Line to reach caring, qualified responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Many of them are veterans themselves.
- Call 988 and Press 1
- Crisis Chat or text 838255
National Sexual Assault Hotline
The National Sexual Assault Hotline is available by phone and online chat for survivors and their loved ones. Services are free, confidential, and available 24/7 at 800-656-HOPE (4673).
National Child Abuse Hotline
The National Child Abuse Hotline is available 24/7 and offers a wide variety of support resources from professional crisis counselors.
- 1-800-4AChild (1-800-422-4453) (para español presione 1)
- Text 1-800-422-4453
National Domestic Violence Hotline
The National Domestic Violence Hotline is available by phone, text, or online chat. Services are also available in Spanish and for TTY.
- 800-799-SAFE (7233) (para español presione 2)
- Text “START” to 88788
- TTY 800-787-3224
Trans Lifeline
Trans Lifeline is a trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive.
- Call the hotline at 877-565-8860
TrevorLifeline
The Trevor Project provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning youth.
- 1-866-488-7386
- Text “START” to 678-678
- Online Chat
Disaster Distress Helpline
SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
- Call or Text 1-800-985-5990 (para español presione 2)
- Deaf/Hard of Hearing ASL users can call the DDH hotline via their videophone-enabled device or click on “ASL Now” at samhsa.gov/ddh to connect directly with DDH crisis counselors fluent in ASL.
National Alliance of Mental Illness HelpLine
The NAMI HelpLine is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals, and support to people living with mental health conditions, their family members and caregivers, mental health providers, and the public. HelpLine staff and volunteers are experienced, well-trained, and able to provide guidance on the best resource options for your individual concern. Call the hotline at: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264). Available Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET.