988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential support for mental health, substance use, and suicidal crisis. Available in English and Spanish. Veterans: press 1 after dialing.
Call or text: 988
Visit 988lifeline.org →All resources listed below are free or offer free options. They come from established national and international organizations. If you are in immediate danger, call your local emergency number.
Immediate Crisis Support
24/7 hotlines and text lines for suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, or any mental health crisis.
Crisis Text Line
Free text-based crisis support with trained volunteer counselors. Available anytime.
Text HOME to 741741
Visit crisistextline.org →Veterans Crisis Line
Confidential support for Veterans, service members, National Guard, Reserve, and their families.
Dial 988 then press 1
or text 838255
Disaster Distress Helpline
Crisis counseling for anyone experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
Call or text: 1-800-985-5990
Learn more →Treatment Locators & Helplines
Find local, low-cost, or free treatment options for mental health and substance use.
SAMHSA National Helpline
Confidential treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental health or substance use disorders.
Call: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Visit SAMHSA →FindTreatment.gov
Official confidential and anonymous locator for mental health and substance use treatment facilities across the United States and territories.
Search FindTreatment.gov →NAMI HelpLine
Information, resource referrals, and support for people living with mental health conditions, their families, and caregivers. Free nationwide peer support network.
Call: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
Visit nami.org →Peer Support & Warmlines
Non-crisis emotional support from trained peers and volunteers. Great when you need to talk but are not in immediate danger.
Mental Health America Warmlines
National directory of free warmlines offering peer emotional support by phone or chat for non-emergency situations.
Browse Warmlines →7 Cups
Free online text chat with trained volunteer listeners. Available anytime for emotional support and connection.
Visit 7cups.com →NAMI Support Groups
Free peer-led and family support groups (in-person and virtual) for people living with mental health conditions and their loved ones.
Find a Group →Educational & Self-Help Resources
Evidence-based information, screening tools, and learning materials.
Mental Health America Screening
Free, confidential online mental health screenings for depression, anxiety, bipolar, PTSD, and more. Instant results and next-step guidance.
Take a Screening →NIMH (National Institute of Mental Health)
Authoritative information on mental disorders, research findings, treatment options, and publications from the U.S. lead federal agency for mental health research.
Visit NIMH Health Topics →FindSupport.gov
Government guide that helps people navigate common questions at the start of their behavioral health journey, including treatment options and payment.
Visit FindSupport.gov →International Directories
Global directories of verified crisis helplines and support services.
Find A Helpline
Verified directory of free, confidential crisis helplines available by phone, text, or chat worldwide. Powered by ThroughLine.
Search by Country →International Association for Suicide Prevention
Directory of crisis centers and resources around the world maintained by the leading international suicide prevention organization.
View IASP Resources →Selected National Lines
UK: Samaritans – 116 123
Canada: Talk Suicide – 1-833-456-4566
Australia: Lifeline – 13 11 14
New Zealand: Lifeline – 0800 543 354