National Resources
Crisis Hotline
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in suicidal or emotional distress. Call or text 988. It also provides suicide prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.
Mental Health & Substance Abuse Helpline
SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a confidential, free, 24/7, information service for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. It is available in English and Spanish.
Sexual Assault Hotline
RAINN is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country and operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense.
Domestic Violence Hotline
The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides 24/7 essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse. Callers can expect highly-trained, expert advocates to offer free, confidential, and compassionate support, crisis intervention information, education, and services in over 200 languages.
Child Abuse Hotline
The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline is dedicated to the prevention of child abuse. Serving the U.S. and Canada, the hotline is staffed 24/7 with professional crisis counselors who—through interpreters—provide assistance in over 170 languages. The hotline offers crisis intervention, information, and referrals to thousands of emergency, social service, and support resources. All calls are confidential.
Veterans Crisis Line
1-800-237-TALK (8255), then press 1
If you’re a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, there are caring, qualified responders standing by to help 24/7. The Veterans Crisis Line is a free, anonymous, confidential resource that’s available to anyone, even if you’re not registered with the VA or enrolled in VA health care.
Black Emotional & Mental Health
BEAM is a national training, movement building, and grant making institution that is dedicated to the healing, wellness, and liberation of Black and marginalized communities. This website offers resources for mental health and wellness providers for Black communities.
Trans Lifeline
Trans Lifeline is a grassroots hotline and non-profit organization offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis: for the trans community, by the trans community. Trans Lifeline connects trans people to the community support and resources we need to survive and thrive.
Trevor LGBTQ Lifeline
The Trevor Lifeline is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ+) young people under 25. Services are available 24/7.
Older Adult Hotline
The Institute on Aging’s 24-hour toll-free Friendship Line is the only accredited crisis line in the country for people aged 60 years and older, and adults living with disabilities. Trained volunteers specialize in offering a caring ear and having a friendly conversation with older adults.
Disaster Distress Helpline
For those experiencing distress related to a natural or human-caused disaster. Counselors are available 24/7/365 and can listen to what’s on your mind, explore available coping supports, and offer information on community resources for follow-up care and support.
Caregiver Helpline
Caregiver Help Desk offers free support to family caregivers across the country. It is staffed by caregiving experts who can help you find the information you need to navigate your caregiving challenges and support you on your caregiving journey.
Native Helpline
This is a free, 24/7 confidential and anonymous culturally-appropriate domestic, dating, and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans. StrongHearts advocates offer peer support, resources, crisis planning, and more.
Physician Support Hotline
This is a national, free, and confidential hotline of 600+ volunteer physicians providing peer support for other physicians and medical students as they navigate the many professional and personal intersections of their lives.
National Grad Student Crisis Line
The National Grad Crisis Line helps graduate students reach free, confidential telephone counseling, crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and information and referral services provided by specially-trained call-takers. Caring, professional staff and well-trained volunteers answer around the clock.
Human Trafficking Support
This 24/7 helpline is available 365 days per year in more than 200 languages. All calls are confidential and answered by highly trained advocates. Call if you have been trafficked or kidnapped, or if you suspect someone is in danger.
Runaway Safeline
Connect with a trusted, compassionate person who will listen and help you create a plan to address your concerns. It is available 24/7.
Youth Helpline
YouthLine is a free teen-to-teen crisis support and help line. YouthLine is confidential to a point- while we will never share conversations had on the lines, we are mandatory reporters. If a young person is unable to agree to safety for themselves or another person or if someone has experienced abuse or assault, YouthLine may contact other agencies to ensure the best support and safety for the young person in crisis.
LGBT Call Center
The LGBT National Hotline provides a confidential safe space where callers of any age can speak about sexual orientation or gender identity/expression issues. This includes coming out issues, relationship concerns, bullying, workplace issues, HIV/AIDS anxiety, safer sex information, suicide, and much more.
Eating Disorder Helpline
ANAD’s free, eating disorders Helpline is available to provide emotional support and referrals for people who think they may have a challenge with nutrition and eating behavior.