Crisis Helplines & Resources
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, immediate help is available. These resources provide confidential support when you need it most.
When to Seek Emergency Help
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, experiencing thoughts of self-harm, or having a mental health emergency:
- Call 911 immediately
- Go to your nearest emergency room
- Call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
- Text HOME to 741741 for crisis text support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988
Free, confidential 24/7 support for people in distress. Text or call.
Availability: 24/7
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
Free, 24/7 text support for those in crisis.
Availability: 24/7
SAMHSA National Helpline
1-800-662-4357
Treatment referral and information service for mental health and substance use disorders.
Availability: 24/7
Veterans Crisis Line
1-800-273-8255
Support for Veterans and their loved ones. Press 1 after calling.
Availability: 24/7
NAMI Helpline
1-800-950-6264
National Alliance on Mental Illness provides support, information, and referrals.
Availability: Mon-Fri, 10am-10pm ET
Trans Lifeline
1-877-565-8860
Peer support for transgender people by transgender people.
Availability: Check website for hours
LGBT National Hotline
1-888-843-4564
Confidential support for LGBTQ individuals.
Availability: Mon-Fri 1pm-9pm PT
NYC Well
1-888-692-9355
NYC's free, confidential mental health support. Call, text, or chat.
Availability: 24/7
Remember: You Are Not Alone
Reaching out for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. These resources are here for you whenever you need support. There is always hope, and help is always available.