Mental Health Resources

Updated: February 13, 2025

Immediate Crisis Support

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🚨 If you're in immediate danger

Call 911 immediately if you or someone else is in immediate danger or has attempted suicide
Go to your nearest emergency room
Stay with someone you trust until you can get help
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24/7 Crisis Support Lines

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or Text: 988
Previous number still works: 1-800-273-8255 (1-800-273-TALK)
For Veterans: Press 1 after dialing to connect with the Veterans Crisis Line
Online Chat: 988lifeline.org/chat
Free, confidential support available 24/7
Connects you with trained crisis counselors
Can help with suicidal thoughts, substance use crisis, emotional distress, or any mental health crisis

Crisis Text Line

Text: HOME to 741741
Available 24/7 for any type of crisis
Connects you with a Crisis Counselor
Free service (standard messaging rates may apply)

The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth)

Call: 1-866-488-7386
Text: START to 678678
Chat: TheTrevorProject.org/Help
Specialized support for LGBTQ+ young people under 25

Multilingual Support

En Español

Línea Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio: 1-888-628-9454
Crisis Text Line: Envíe AYUDA al 741741
Servicios gratuitos disponibles 24/7
Consejeros capacitados que hablan español

Asian Languages

Asian LifeNet Hotline: 1-877-990-8585
Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Fujianese available

Specialized Crisis Support

Veterans Crisis Line

Call: 988, then press 1
Text: 838255
Chat: VeteransCrisisLine.net
Specific support for service members, veterans, and their loved ones

Trans Lifeline

Call: 877-565-8860
Peer support run by and for trans people
No non-consensual active rescue

SAMHSA's National Helpline

Call: 1-800-662-4357
Treatment referral and information for mental health and substance use
Available in English and Spanish

Finding Ongoing Support

Professional Help

Psychology Today Therapist Finder: www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
SAMHSA Treatment Locator: findtreatment.gov
Open Path Psychotherapy Collective: Affordable therapy options

Support Groups

NAMI Support Groups: nami.org/Support-Education
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance: dbsalliance.org/support
Recovery International: recoveryinternational.org

Online Resources

7 Cups: Free online chat with trained listeners
Therapy Aid Coalition: Affordable therapy for essential workers
Mental Health America: Online mental health screening tools

Important Notes

These services are confidential and most are available 24/7
Many offer both phone and online options
Services are generally free or low-cost
You can remain anonymous if you choose
Interpreters are available for many languages
If one resource isn't helpful, try another – different services work for different people

Additional Support for Specific Situations

Domestic Violence

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Text: SAFE to 88788

Child Abuse

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453

Sexual Assault

RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

Addiction

SAMHSA's National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357
Narcotics Anonymous: 1-818-773-9999
Alcoholics Anonymous: aa.org to find local meetings

For Friends and Family

Supporting a Loved One

Stay with them if they're in immediate crisis
Help them connect with professional resources
Listen without judgment
Take all talk of suicide seriously
Remove access to lethal means if possible
Follow up and stay connected

Getting Support for Yourself

NAMI Family Support Line: 1-800-950-6264
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
Consider joining a support group for family members
Take care of your own mental health while supporting others

Remember: Reaching out for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. If one resource isn't the right fit, try another. There are people who want to help, and things can get better with support. We hope you find the help you need and we wish you the best and strength in your journey.