Crisis Text Line
United States · Canada · UK · Ireland
Text-based crisis support if talking on the phone feels like too much right now. A trained volunteer replies, usually within minutes.
24 hours, every day
Crisis support
If you need help right now, start here.
You don't have to be in immediate danger to reach out. These services are free, confidential, and staffed by trained people who talk to others in your position every day.
If you are in immediate danger or unable to keep yourself safe, call your local emergency number (911 in the United States) or go to your nearest emergency department. Please do not wait.
United States · 24/7
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential, 24/7 support for anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. You'll reach a trained counsellor, not a machine.
24 hours, every day
Other lines that can help
SAMHSA National Helpline
United States
A free, confidential referral service for mental health and substance use treatment. They can point you to affordable local care, including sliding-scale options.
24 hours, every day
Veterans Crisis Line
United States
Support for veterans, service members and their families. Dial 988 and press 1, or text 838255.
24 hours, every day
The Trevor Project
United States
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ young people. Call, text START to 678-678, or chat online.
24 hours, every day
Trans Lifeline
United States · Canada
A peer support line run by and for trans people. No non-consensual active rescue.
Varies by day — check the site
National Domestic Violence Hotline
United States
Support, safety planning and local referrals for anyone experiencing domestic abuse. Text START to 88788.
24 hours, every day
Find a helpline in your country
The International Association for Suicide Prevention maintains a directory of crisis centres worldwide. If you're outside the United States, this is the fastest way to find a local number.