If you or someone you know is in distress, help is available 24/7.
All services below are free, confidential, and available nationwide.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Call or text 988 I Chat: www.988lifeline.org/chat/
Provides 24/7, free, and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources, and best practices for professionals.
Crisis Text Line Text HELLO to 741741
Connect with a trained crisis counselor anytime via text message. Support is available for a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts.
Gateway 2 Change (800) 799-7233
Gateway 2 Change is a new hotline that was developed by the Bloomberg American Health Initiative at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. This hotline is the first 24/7 hotline in the United States for people at risk of harming an intimate partner. Survivors, friends, family, and community members can also call for guidance on supporting someone who has been abusive toward an intimate partner. This hotline offers a new model to prevent intimate partner violence, especially as it fills a critical gap in violence prevention.
National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) | Text START to 88788
Provides confidential support, safety planning, and resources for anyone experiencing domestic or relationship violence.
National Human Trafficking Hotline 1-888-373-7888 | Text HELP or INFO to 233733
Offers confidential support and connects survivors of human trafficking with local services and safety planning resources.
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline 1-833-943-5746
Free and confidential hotline available 24/7. Support for pregnant women and new moms. Hmong, Ojibwe, Somali, Spanish interpreters available.
SAMHSA National Helpline 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
A free, confidential, 24/7 helpline providing treatment referrals and information for individuals and families facing mental health or substance use challenges.
National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN) 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
Connects callers with trained staff from local sexual assault service providers. Available 24/7 for survivors and their loved ones.
Strong Hearts Native Helpline 1-844-762-8483 (844-7 NATIVE)
Free and confidential domestic and sexual violence hotline available 24/7. Culturally aware support for native Americans and Alaska Natives.
Trans Lifeline 1-877-565-8860
Support by and for the trans community. Monday through Friday 12 pm to 8 pm.
Trevor Project Lifeline (LGBTQ+ Youth) 1-866-488-7386 | Text START to 678678
24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ young people.
Veterans Crisis Line Dial 988 and press 1 | Text 838255
Provides free, confidential crisis support for veterans, service members, and their families.