Emergency Hotlines & Support
Need support now?
Emergency hotlines
- Crisis Text line– text trained counselors around the world about anything that’s on your mind
- Suicide and Crisis lifeline– Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org; For an LGBTQI+ affirming counselor, text “Q” to 988 or by calling 988 and pressing “3.”
- Veteran’s Crisis Line: 988, then select 1, or Crisis Chat or text: 838255
- National Hopeline Network– For students and young adults*
- Trevor Project Lifeline– For LGBTQ+ community*
- Disaster Distress Helpline: CALL or TEXT 1-800-985-5990 (press 2 for Spanish)
- National Poison Control Centers– 1-800-222-1222
Emergency hotlines for abuse/assault/violence
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 or text LOVEIS to 22522
- National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4AChild (1-800-422-4453) or text 1-800-422-4453
- National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or Online Chat
- National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888; TTY: 711; Text* 233733; Chat
Additional hotlines & resources for specific populations
- LGBTQ+
- Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860 (para español presiona el 2)
- Veterans/Active-duty Military
Find a mental health provider
- FindTreatment.gov– Find a provider treating substance use disorders, addiction, and mental illness.
- American Psychiatric Association Foundation– Find a Psychiatrist
- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry– Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Finder
- American Psychological Association– Find a Psychologist
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)- online tool for finding Medicare providers
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)- online toll for finding VA locations and providers
- Mental Health America– Find mental health treatment and support in your area. You can filter by location, type of treatment service, or by mental health condition.
- Psychology Today– Website that searches for therapists in your area specific to your needs, including type of therapy, therapist specialty, insurance covered, cost, age, ethnicity, gender, language, and faith. Also provides education and articles about mental health.