People often don’t get the mental health services they need because they don’t know where to start.

Talk to your primary care doctor or another health professional about mental health problems. Ask them to connect you with the right mental health services. If you do not have a health professional to assist you, use these resources to find help for yourself, your friends, your family, or your students.

Emergency Suicide and Crisis Lifeline - 988

If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 988, available 24 hours a day.

1‑800‑273‑TALK (8255) or Live Online Chat

If you or someone you know is suicidal or in emotional distress, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Trained crisis workers are available to talk 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Your confidential and toll-free call goes to the nearest crisis center in the Lifeline national network. These centers provide crisis counseling and mental health referrals.

Other U.S. Helplines

AAA Crisis Pregnancy Center | 800-560-0717

Child Abuse Hotline – Support & Information | 800-792-5200

Crisis Help Line – For Any Kind of Crisis | 800-233-4357

Domestic & Teen Dating Violence (English & Spanish) | 800-992-2600

National Child Abuse Hotline | 800-422-4453

National Domestic Violence Hotline | 800-799-SAFE

National Domestic Violence Hotline (TDD) | 800-787-3224

National Mental Health Hotline | 866-903-3787

National Youth Crisis Hotline | 800-448-4663

NDMDA Depression Hotline – Support Group | 800-826-3632

Parental Stress Hotline – Help for Parents | 800-632-8188

Runaway Hotline (All Calls are Confidential) | 800-231-6946

Sexual Assault Hotline (24/7, English & Spanish) | 800-223-5001

Suicide & Depression Hotline – Covenant House | 800-999-9999

Suicide Prevention Services Crisis Hotline | 800-784-2433

Suicide Prevention Services Depression Hotline | 630-482-9696