Need help now?

Whatever you're going through, it's ok to ask for help. You are not alone. Reaching out for assistance can feel like a difficult task, but it doesn’t have to be. Those who answer the phone, chat, or text are compassionate, trained counselors who want to help you or your loved one find the information and support you need.

Call 911 if you or anyone you know are in immediate danger.

For immediate mental health assistance, call 988.

Or look to the organizations below for specializedhelp.

Suicide and Self Harm

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Call 988 or Chat

Crisis Text Line

Text “Home” to 741741

Self Injury Foundation
Veterans Crisis Line

Call 1-800-273-8255, Text 838255, or Chat

LGBTQIA+

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline
The Trevor Project

Call 1-866-488-7386, Text “START” to 678678, or Chat

National Youth Talkline
The Trans Lifeline

Parenting and Children

Planned Parenthood Hotline
Boys Town (Parenting & Youth Advice for Males and Females)
Crying Baby Hotline
Nurse-Family Partnership (First-time and teen mothers)
STOMP Out Bullying
Gladney Center for Adoption

Call or Text 1-817-922-6055 or Chat

Child Abuse Hotline
National Center For Missing & Exploited Children
National Runaway Safeline

Drugs and Alcohol

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
National Drug Helpline
National Institute on Drug Abuse
The Partnership at Drugfree.org
Alcoholics Anonymous

Health

Poison Control

Call 988 or Chat

AIDS Crisis Line
National Institute of Mental Health Information