National Helpline Database

If you're facing a personal crisis, finding support can be challenging. Mental health issues can manifest differently in individuals, making it essential to seek assistance. Fortunately, various helplines offer direct, confidential support, crisis center referrals, and helpful information. These helplines are staffed by trained counselors and operate 24/7 to provide assistance when you need it most. Keep in mind that text message charges may apply, depending on your phone plan.

Helplines

SAMHSA National Helpline

• Phone: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
• Operation: 24/7 hotline
• Services: Provides information and referrals for mental health and substance use issues. The service is confidential and does not provide counseling. It can direct you to helpful resources, treatment facilities, and support groups.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

• Phone: 988
• Operation: 24/7 nationwide toll-free number connecting to local crisis centers
• Services: Trained workers provide confidential support to individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts or emotional distress.

Crisis Text Line

• Phone: Text 741741
• Operation: Free 24/7 text line
• Services: Connects you with a trained crisis counselor. Serves anyone in the United States.

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline

• Phone: 1-800-4-A-Child or 1-800-422-4453
• Operation: 24/7 hotline
• Services: Provides help and emergency/social service referrals in over 170 languages. Online chat with trained professionals is also available.

National Domestic Violence Hotline

• Phone: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
• Operation: 24/7 hotline
• Services: Provides confidential assistance to individuals experiencing domestic violence. Trained advocates are available for online chat. You can also text "LOVEIS" to 22522.

SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline

• Phone: 1-800-985-5990
• Operation: 24/7 helpline
• Services: Provides immediate crisis counseling for individuals experiencing stress, anxiety, and related symptoms resulting from man-made or natural disasters, including pandemics. You can also text "Talk WithUs" to 66746.

National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Helpline

• Phone: 1-800-931-2237
• Operation: Available Monday through Friday
• Services: Provides phone and chat support for individuals or loved ones coping with eating disorders.

Rape Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN)

• Phone: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
• Operation: 24/7 helpline
• Services: Provides support from trained staff and can direct you to a local health facility experienced in caring for survivors of sexual assault.

LGBT National Hotline

• Phone: 1-888-843-4564
• Operation: Available Monday through Saturday
• Services: Provides one-to-one peer support and a confidential space for individuals to discuss issues related to coming out, identity, and more.

The Trevor Project

• Phone: 1-866-488-7386
• Operation: 24/7 crisis intervention
• Services: Provides crisis intervention for LGBTQ young people. You can also text "START" to 678678.

National Runaway Safeline

• Phone: 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929)
• Operation: 24/7 crisis hotline
• Services: Provides a crisis hotline for runaways and homeless young people.

Veterans Crisis Line

• Phone: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
• Operation: 24/7 helpline
• Services: Provides a helpline for veterans and service members in crisis. You can also text 838255.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) HelpLine

• Phone: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
• Operation: Nationwide peer-support service
• Services: Provides information and resource referrals for individuals living with mental health conditions.

Remember, these helplines are confidential, and many are available 24/7 to provide support and guidance during difficult times. If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental health issue or is in a crisis, don't hesitate to reach out for help. These helplines can provide the support and resources you need to cope with your situation.