In Crisis?
You don’t have to do this alone. If not friends or family, try reaching out by choosing one of the organizations below. Those looking to help someone but have questions, please also contact one of these below for advice and support.
For every US citizen
Call 1-800-273-8255
What Happens When I Call The Lifeline? First, you’ll hear a message telling you that you’ve reached the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. We’ll play you a little hold music while we connect you to a skilled, trained crisis worker from the center closest to you. This person will listen to you, understand how your problem is affecting you, provide support, and share any resources that may be helpful. Remember, your call is confidential and free.
Should I Call The Lifeline? No matter what problems you’re dealing with, whether or not you’re thinking about suicide, if you need someone to lean on for emotional support, call the Lifeline. People call to talk about lots of things: substance abuse, economic worries, relationships, sexual identity, getting over abuse, depression, mental and physical illness, and loneliness, to name a few. Talking with someone about your thoughts and feelings can save your life.
Options For Deaf + Hard of Hearing: TTY Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 1-800-273-8255.
US Veterans and Military
Serving those who serve our country
The Military Crisis Line, text-messaging service (text 838255), and online chat provide free VA support for all Service members, including members of the National Guard and Reserve, and all Veterans, even if they are not registered with VA or enrolled in VA health care.
The Military Crisis Line is staffed by caring, qualified responders from VA. Many are Veterans themselves. They understand what Service members have been through and the challenges that members of the military and their loved ones face.
Veterans and Service members in crisis don’t have to face it alone. If you’re thinking about hurting yourself, having thoughts of suicide, or becoming self-destructive, there are responders ready to help. Contact the Veterans Crisis Line immediately for assistance.
Supporting a loved one through a crisis can feel overwhelming, but responders at the Veterans Crisis Line can help. Contact the Veterans Crisis Line immediately if the Veteran or Service member in your life is showing signs of crisis, such as:
- Talking about feeling hopeless
- Experiencing anxiety or agitation
- Increasing risky behaviors or substance use
US Domestic Abuse
Call us 24/7 at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) Or follow the link above to chat on the website.
Warning Signs of Domestic Violence
It’s not always easy to tell at the beginning of a relationship if it will become abusive.
In fact, many abusive partners may seem absolutely perfect in the early stages of a relationship. Possessive and controlling behaviors don’t always appear overnight, but rather emerge and intensify as the relationship grows.
Domestic violence doesn’t look the same in every relationship because every relationship is different. But one thing most abusive relationships have in common is that the abusive partner does many different kinds of things to have more power and control over their partner.
Domestic violence includes behaviors that physically harm, arouse fear, prevent a partner from doing what they wish or force them to behave in ways they do not want. It includes the use of physical and sexual violence, threats and intimidation, emotional abuse and economic deprivation. Many of these different forms of domestic violence/abuse can be occurring at any one time within the same intimate relationship.
Hispanic Suicide Prevention
El National Suicide Prevention Lifeline es una red nacional de centros locales de crisis que brinda apoyo emocional gratuito y confidencial a personas en crisis suicidas o angustia emocional las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana. Estamos comprometidos a mejorar los servicios de crisis y avanzar en la prevención del suicidio al empoderar a las personas, avanzar las mejores prácticas profesionales y crear conciencia.
Jóvenes ~ Sobrevivientes de desastres ~ Veteranos ~ Sobrevivientes de pérdidas ~ LGBTQ + ~ Intento de sobrevivientes
US LGBTQ
Founded in 1998 by the creators of the Academy Award®-winning short film TREVOR, The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.
In addition to having a 24/7/365 platform for young people to either call, text or chat online, they have a special support page where LGBTQ youth and their allies can find answers to frequently asked questions, and explore resources related to sexual orientation, gender identity and more! Remember, if you need immediate support or help.
Parents Helpline
NAMI Helpline
800-950-NAMI (6264)
M-F, 10 AM – 6 PM ET
Or text “NAMI” to 741741
Having a child with a mental health condition can be a challenge, but there are ways to help make things easier. Begin by taking notice of your children’s moods, behaviors and emotions.
Early intervention, especially with signs of psychosis, is critical because mental health conditions often get worse without treatment.
Many conditions are cyclical and periods of strong symptoms may come and go. Symptoms aren’t visible all the time. Children may also hide certain symptoms by saying and doing what they believe is expected of them.
US Adolescents, Teens and young adults
You don’t have to face your problems alone.
Call 1-800-448-3000 If you are having thoughts of harming yourself or you are being abused, please call us. These are serious issues that are best handled in one-on-one conversations with counselors. We are always open and counselors are ready for your call 24/7.
Text VOICE to 20121 To talk with a counselor for free with the following carriers: AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint, Virgin, Cricket, Nextel, Boost, MetroPCS. (standard message & data rates may apply for other carriers). Please know that this texting service is intended for pre-teens, teens, and young adults.
My Life My Voice Mobile App is a mood journal you can keep right on your phone. Track what you’re feeling with tons of emojis and get tips on how to identify triggers or deal with stressful situations.
US, Canada and UK's Adolescents, Teens and Young Adults
CRISIS TEXT LINE Text "Hello" to 741741
Available 24/7, Text HELLO to: US text 741741 Canada text 686868 or UK text 85158.
A “Crisis” doesn’t just mean suicide. It’s any painful emotion for which you need support: bullying, school stress, depression, anxiety, suicide, relationships, friendships, family problems, self-harm, addiction, assault and eating disorders.
After 2 automated responses, you’ll connect with a Crisis Counselor.
They listen without judgment and invite you to share more.
The goal is to help you find your calm, whether it’s just listening or sharing resources.
For Austrailia's Teens, Young Adults and Parents
ReachOut is Australia’s leading online mental health organisation for young people and their parents. Our practical support, tools and tips help young people get through anything from everyday issues to tough times – and the information we offer parents makes it easier for them to help their teenagers, too.
ReachOut has been changing the way people access help since launching as the world’s first online mental health service more than 20 years ago. Everything we create is based on the latest evidence and designed with experts, and young people or their parents. That’s why our digital self-help tools are trusted, relevant and easy to use.
Available for free anytime and pretty much anywhere, ReachOut is accessed by 132,000 people in Australia every month. That’s more than 1.58 million each year.
