National Crisis Resources

Modified on Tue, Sep 5, 2023 at 12:01 PM

If you are experiencing a crisis or in need of immediate support, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. You can also find additional resources for mental health-related services below.

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  • Services offered: Free, 24/7 help for those who are in crisis or experiencing distress. 
  • Who they serve: Anyone.
Call or text 988 to reach a live representative
Crisis Text Line
  • Services offered: 24/7 support for those in crisis.
  • Who they serve: Anyone.
Text "HOME" to 741741
Deaf Crisis Line
  • Services offered: 24/7 crisis support
  • Who they serve: Those who are deaf or hearing-impaired.
Video phone: 321-800-3323
The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
  • Services offered: Trained counselors to provide resources and support in getting help during a child abuse situation.
  • Who they serve: Witnesses of child abuse, adults, parents, guardians, teens and children experiencing abuse.
Call or Text 1-800-422-4453
National Domestic Violence Hotline
  • Services offered: Available 24/7. Trained advocates to support domestic violence survivors.
  • Who they serve: Adults, couples.
Call 1-800-799-7233 (for TTY: 1-800-787-3224) or text “START” to 88788. 
National Sexual Assault Hotline (created by RAINN - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
  • Services offered: Confidential support from a specialist to find resources in your community and resources to seek safety if you have experienced sexual assault.
  • Who they serve: Adults, families.
Call 800-656-4673ONLINE CHAT
The Network/La Red
  • Services offered: 24/7 hotline and crisis intervention for members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
  • Who they serve: Adults of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Call 800-832-1901
Lines for Life
  • Services offered: Military Helpline operates 24/7/365 and gives free and  confidential support to service members, veterans, and their families.
  • Who they serve: Military members, veterans, and families of military members and veterans.
Call 888-457-4838 (24/7/365)

Text MIL1 to 839863 Monday-Friday, 2-6pm PT.
Veterans Crisis Line
  • Services offered: 24/7 Crisis support for Veterans, National Guard, Reserve members, and their loved ones. You don’t have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect.
  • Who they serve: Veterans and families of veterans.
Call 1-800-273-8255 and press 1 or send a text to 838255
Drug Abuse Hotline
  • Services offered: 24/7 hotline for clients seeking resources for addiction treatment.
  • Who they serve: Adults, families.
Call 844-289-0879
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
  • Services Offered: Trained counselors provide resources to get connected with a treatment facility, support groups, or a community-based program near you.
  • Who they serve: Adults, families dealing with addiction.

Call 1-800-662-4357 

 

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