Crisis & Emergency Mental Health Support

If you or someone you know is struggling, you’re not alone. The resources below are free, confidential, and available 24/7. These services are inclusive and affirming for people of all identities, backgrounds, and communities.

 

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or Text: 988

Chat: 988lifeline.org

Nationwide 24/7 support for anyone in emotional distress, experiencing a mental health crisis, or thinking about suicide.

Crisis Text Line

Text: HELLO to 741741

Website: crisistextline.org

Free, 24/7 support via text with trained crisis counselors.

The Trevor Project (for LGBTQ+ youth ages 13–24)

Call: 1-866-488-7386

Text: START to 678678

Chat: thetrevorproject.org

Crisis support from trained counselors who understand LGBTQ+ issues.

Trans Lifeline (for all trans people)

Call: 877-565-8860

Website: translifeline.org

Peer support hotline run by and for transgender people. Confidential and affirming.

SAGE National LGBTQ+ Elder Hotline

Call: 877-360-LGBT (5428)

Website: sageusa.org

Support and information for LGBTQ+ elders and caregivers.

 

Your Life Your Voice (by Boys Town)

Call: 1-800-448-3000

Website: yourlifeyourvoice.org

Help for teens dealing with stress, identity, relationships, or mental health struggles.

Teen Line

Call: 1-800-852-8336 (6–10 PM PST)

Text: TEEN to 839863

Website: teenline.org

Support line for teens, often answered by trained teen volunteers with adult supervision.

Veterans Crisis Line

Call: 988, then press 1

Text: 838255

Website: veteranscrisisline.net

Support for veterans, active-duty military, and their families.

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Call: 1-800-799-7233

Text: START to 88788

Website: thehotline.org

Support, planning, and resources for anyone experiencing domestic abuse.

RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)

Call: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

Website: rainn.org

24/7 support for survivors of sexual assault.