NOTE: In life-threatening situations, telephone or text 911!
We heavily promote two main resources addressing crisis situations: Both are nationally available, 24/7, with trained counselors ready to answer your call or text:
- The Crisis Text Line is a resource for tough times via text.
- The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline takes calls and texts.
Sourced regionally if at all possible, they offer free, confidential support by trained counselors.
The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline number is 988.
Staffed around the clock, this service is free and offers “whatever help you need, when you need it.”, according to their website. If you or someone you know is currently experiencing thoughts of suicide, or a mental health or substance use crisis, please call or text 988 to reach Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and speak with a trained crisis specialist 24/7. Confidential support to people in distress and/or their families and loved ones also provides suicide/self harm prevention and crisis resources. Accessible via calling or texting 988, or online chatting on their website.
They have additional specific resources for LGBTQ people, youth, Native Americans, veterans, people with disabilities, and disaster survivors. They also offer help in Spanish.
For more information on this valuable service, click here to visit their website.
Crisis Text Line: Text “MHA” to 741741.
They offer free 24/7 crisis support in the US. When you text, you will be connected to a live trained counselor.
For more information on the Crisis Text Line, click here.
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