Emergency Resources

Emergency Resources: Get Help Now

If you or someone you know is in danger or facing a mental health crisis, please seek help immediately. This page lists trusted crisis support services available in different regions.

Call for Immediate Help

🚨 Emergency Services:
If you are in immediate danger, call 911 (or your local emergency number).

📞 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (USA):
Call 988 any time, 24/7, to speak with a trained counselor.

Text Support Services (Free & Confidential)

📱 Crisis Text Line:
You can text a trained counselor in your region anytime.

  • United States: Text 741741
  • Canada: Text 686868
  • United Kingdom: Text 85258
  • Ireland: Text 50808

When to Reach Out for Help

You should contact emergency or crisis services if:

  • You or someone you know is at risk/danger
  • You’re thinking about harming yourself or someone else
  • You’re feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, or in emotional pain
  • You’re having a panic attack or unable to calm down
  • You’ve experienced a traumatic event
  • You’re supporting someone in distress and don’t know what to do

Help for Specific Needs

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline (USA): 1-800-799-7233
  • LGBTQ+ Support (Trevor Project): 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678
  • Veterans Crisis Line (USA): Dial 988, then press 1

Other Trustable Resources

Resources you can trust when in need:

Mental Health Organizations:

NAMI (National Alliance of Mental Illness) – https://www.nami.org/

MHA (Mental Health America) – https://mhanational.org/

Parents and Kids:

Center for Parent and Teen Communication: https://parentandteen.com/

If you are a teen, please visit this page on their website: https://parentandteen.com/category/for-teens/