If You Need Immediate Help If you or someone you know is in crisis, or if you’re experiencing thoughts of harm to yourself or others, please seek help right away. You can call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential support, 24/7. If this is a medical or safety emergency, please call 911. These numbers are for the United States. If you are located elsewhere, locate a helpline at www.findahelpline.com.

Mental Health Resources

Free or low-cost mental health resources.

Mental Health Resources in the United States

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Contact: Call or text 988
Website: https://988lifeline.org
What they offer: 24/7 support for suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, or crisis situations.

SAMHSA National Helpline

Contact: Call 1‑800‑662‑HELP (4357)
Website: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/national-helpline
What they offer: Confidential referrals to mental health and substance use services.

Crisis Text Line

Contact: Text HOME to 741741
Website: https://www.crisistextline.org
What they offer: Free 24/7 texting support if you prefer texting over calling.

United Way 211

Contact: Call 211
Website: https://www.211.org
What they offer: Connects you to local mental health and social service resources.

NAMI HelpLine (National Alliance on Mental Illness)

Contact: Call 1‑800‑950‑NAMI (6264) or text NAMI to 62640
Email: helpline@nami.org
Website: https://www.nami.org/Help
What they offer: Free information, support, peer resources, and referrals to local mental health services.

International Mental Health Resources

Find A Helpline

Contact: Use website form or search directory
Website: https://findahelpline.com
What they offer: Free, global directory of mental health and crisis hotlines. Helps you quickly find confidential support by phone, text, or chat in your country.