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Emergency
Suicide Risk
Hotlines
Therapy
Support Groups
For whatever difficult emotions you might be experiencing, we’ve got tools available at your disposal.
If You’re Experiencing a Crisis
Seek Help NowIf you are having suicidal thoughts, click the number below to call 988 for support and assistance from a trained counselor. If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call 911.988
Seek Help Now
If you are having suicidal thoughts, click the number below to call 988 for support and assistance from a trained counselor. If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call 911.
988
The crisis counselor you connect with will ask you why you are calling or texting and assess yourrisk of suicide.
If You Are At Risk of Suicide
If the counselor determines that you are at imminent risk of suicide (or in the process of committing suicide), a list of best practices will be employed to handle the situation. Crisis counselors are there to help people work through a suicidal episode until they feel more stable, as well as to provide them with the resources they need moving forward.
If You Are Not At Risk of Suicide
If the crisis counselor concludes that you are not at imminent risk of suicide (i.e. you don’t have a plan/means/intent to complete suicide within the next 24 hours), they will attempt to de-escalate you and provide you with follow-up services, such as how to findfollow-up carein your area.
What to Expect When You Call
Relevant Hotlines
All of the helplines below are toll-free and confidential, and many of them are operated 24/7 to provide help when you need it the most.
Text message charges may apply depending on your phone plan.
Substance Use/Addiction & Mental Health Conditions
1-800-662-4357Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
1-800-662-4357
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Child Abuse
1-800-422-4453Childhelp National Abuse Hotline
1-800-422-4453
Childhelp National Abuse Hotline
Disaster Distress
1-800-985-5990SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Hotline
1-800-985-5990
SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Hotline
Domestic Violence
1-800-799-7233 or text “START” to 88788National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233 or text “START” to 88788
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Eating Disorders
1-800-931-2237 or text “NEDA” to 741741National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Helpline
1-800-931-2237 or text “NEDA” to 741741
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Helpline
Sexual Assault
1-800-656-4673RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline
1-800-656-4673
RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline
LGBTQ
1-888-843-4564LGBT Hotline
1-888-843-4564
LGBT Hotline
LGBTQ Youth
1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 678-678The Trevor Project
1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 678-678
The Trevor Project
Veterans & Service Members
1-800-273-8255Veterans Crisis Line
1-800-273-8255
Veterans Crisis Line
Runaways
1-800-786-2929National Runaway Safeline
1-800-786-2929
National Runaway Safeline
Learn More About These Hotlines
If You’re in Need of Therapy
While you shouldnotrefer to these therapy services if you are in a crisis or know someone who is in danger, here are a few that offer same-day appointments:
The Best Online Therapy ProgramsWe’ve tried, tested and written unbiased reviews of the best online therapy programs including Talkspace, Betterhelp, and Regain.
If You Need to Talk to People Who Understand
While support groups are not meant to provide or replace treatment, they can help complement professional treatment and offer opportunities to connect with those on similar journeys. Find the right group for you:
Anxiety and Depression
Best Online Anxiety Support Groups
Best Domestic Violence Support Groups
Grief
Best Online Grief Support Groups
Transgender Support
Online Transgender Support Groups
For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database.
