Crisis Support

Need Help Now?

You do not have to be alone in this moment. Here is how to reach a person who can help.

If You Are in Immediate Danger

If you are in immediate danger, believe you may hurt yourself or someone else, or are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 in the United States, contact your local emergency services if outside the United States, or go to the nearest emergency department now.

Free, Confidential Support

Reach a person who can help

These services are free, confidential, and available 24/7. You do not need to be sure it is a crisis to reach out.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or Text 988

Call or text 988 in the United States for free, confidential, 24/7 support during a mental health crisis, suicidal thoughts or emotional distress.

Visit the 988 Lifeline

Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741

Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States for free, confidential, 24/7 crisis support from a trained crisis counselor.

Visit Crisis Text Line

Outside the United States

International Resources

If you are outside the United States, Find A Helpline can help you find verified crisis and emotional-support resources in more than 150 countries.

Find Support in Your Country
A Gentle Reminder

Seeking professional support is not evidence that you have failed to understand yourself. Sometimes understanding yourself includes recognizing when you should not have to carry something alone.