Mental Health Resources
The following resources are based in the USA.
Emergency Services (911)
In an emergency, dial 911 to reach police, fire, or ambulance services. This number is available nationwide for immediate response to life-threatening situations.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
A 24/7, free, and confidential support for people in distress, prevention, and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.
- Call or text 988
- Chat online at 988lifeline.org
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline
Offers support, education, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by mental illness.
- Call: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
- Visit: www.nami.org
Crisis Text Line
Text-based crisis intervention for support with any kind of crisis.
- Text HOME to 741741
- Visit: www.crisistextline.org
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Provides treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental and substance use disorders.
- Call: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
- Visit: www.samhsa.gov
The Trevor Project
Focused on crisis intervention and suicide prevention for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) young people.
- Call: 1-866-488-7386
- Text START to 678-678
- Visit: www.thetrevorproject.org
Veterans Crisis Line
Confidential support for veterans, active duty service members, and their families.
- Call: 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1
- Text: 838255
- Visit: www.veteranscrisisline.net
Postpartum Support International (PSI)
Support for women and families experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
- Call: 1-800-944-4773
- Visit: www.postpartum.net
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Offers confidential support for those experiencing domestic violence or abuse.
- Call: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
- Visit: www.thehotline.org
MentalHealth.gov
A U.S. government site providing resources, including how to get help, and information on mental health conditions.
- Visit: www.mentalhealth.gov
Eating Disorders Helpline
The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) provides support for individuals with eating disorders.
- Call: 1-800-931-2237
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
Support for children, parents, and caregivers regarding child abuse and neglect.
- Call: 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
- Visit: www.childhelp.org
Mental Health America (MHA)
Promotes mental health and prevents mental illness through education, advocacy, and public policy.
- Visit: www.mhanational.org
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
Dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide.
- Visit: afsp.org
National Coalition for the Homeless
Provides information and resources for those experiencing or concerned about homelessness, including mental health support.
- Visit: www.nationalhomeless.org
Open Path Psychotherapy Collective
Offers affordable mental health care through a network of therapists.
- Visit: www.openpathcollective.org