National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
As of July 16, 2022, 998 is a new three digit-dialing code designated to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
Never take remarks about suicide lightly. If you feel a loved one is in immediate danger, stay with them and call 911 or the lifeline. These individuals will provide support and share resources.
● Free, confidential support for anyone in distress
● Available 24/7 anywhere in the United States
● Calls routed to the closest crisis center in your area
● Live chat available 24/7
● Spanish line available: 1 888-628-9454
Crisis Text Line
This secure online platform allows you to live chat with a trained crisis counselor. Their goal is to help you during any type of crisis and de-escalate a heated moment.
● Free, confidential support for anyone in crisis
● Available 24/7 anywhere in the United States and Canada
Disaster Distress Helpline
This crisis counseling service is provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). They support anyone experiencing natural disasters, incidents of mass violence, incidents of community unrest, infectious disease outbreaks, and other traumatic events.
● Free, confidential support for anyone in distress due to a natural or human-caused disaster
● Available 24/7 anywhere in the United States and its territories
● Text line available at 66746 – Text “TalkWithUs”
● Multilingual support available
SAMHSA National Helpline
This helpline provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations for those struggling with mental and/or substance use disorders. It’s important to note, they do not provide crisis counseling.
● Free, confidential treatment referral and information service
● Available 24/7 anywhere in the United States
● Support available in Spanish
The Trevor Lifeline
The Trevor Project is safe space for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth. Their lifeline offers crisis intervention and suicide prevention counseling.
● Free, confidential support for LGBTQ youth
● Available 24/7 anywhere in the United States
● Text line available at 678-678 – Text “Start”
● Live chat available
National Eating Disorder Association Helpline
NEDA’s helpline provides support, resources, and treatment options for those struggling with an eating disorder.
● Free, confidential support for anyone struggling with an eating disorder
● Available anywhere in the United States
o Calls available Monday-Thursday 11am-9pm, Friday 11am-5pm ET
o Live chat available Monday-Thursday 9am-9pm, Friday 9am-5pm ET
o Text line available Monday-Thursday 3pm-6pm, Friday 1pm-5pm ET
National Sexual Assault Hotline
RAINN’s hotline provides support, resources and medical treatment options for victims of sexual violence.
● Free, confidential support for anyone who has been a victim of sexual violence
● Available 24/7 anywhere in the United States
● Calls connect you to a sexual assault service provider in your area
● Live chat available