IMMEDIATE HELP FOR MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS
Call 911 if you or someone you know is in immediate danger or go to the nearest emergency room.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call or text 988; Llame al 988 (para ayuda en español)
Use Lifeline Chat on the web (English only) The Lifeline provides 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Call or text 988 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
Below are additional resources if you or someone you know needs mental health assistance.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7 crisis counseling and support to individuals experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. Call 800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746.
Students of Color
For students of color, The Steve Fund and Crisis Text Line provides 24/7, free and confidential support for mental health and well-being. Text STEVE to 741741.
LGBTQ+
For the LGBTQ+ community, The Trevor Project provides 24/7 counseling for crisis intervention and suicide prevention. Call 866-488-7386, text START to 678678 or message a counselor online here.
Suicide Prevention
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for individuals in distress. Call 800-273-8255 or chat here. A list of international suicide hotlines is available here.