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/