If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911 now or go to the nearest emergency room.
You matter. Help is one step away.
Whatever you're carrying, you don't have to carry it alone — and you don't need the right words to reach out. Every option on this page is real, verified, free, confidential, and answered by a person.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — free, confidential, 24/7
What happens when you call 988
- 1. You'll hear a short menu — including options for Veterans (Press 1) and Spanish-language support (Press 2).
- 2. After a brief hold, you're connected to a trained counselor at a crisis center.
- 3. They listen, without judgment, and help you through the moment. That's it. You can say as much or as little as you want.
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Specialized verified lines
Veterans Crisis Line
For Veterans, service members, and anyone concerned about one. Dial 988 then Press 1, or text 838255. No VA enrollment needed.
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Crisis Text Line
Free, 24/7, confidential support by text — in English and Spanish. Text HOME to 741741 to reach a live counselor.
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The Trevor Project
For LGBTQ young people: trained counselors 24/7 by phone, text, or chat. Confidential and free.
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Mobile crisis teams — help that comes to you
In many communities, a mobile crisis team — behavioral health professionals trained to respond in person — can come to you or someone you're worried about, help calm the moment, and connect you with care. SAMHSA describes this as the "someone to respond" part of a full crisis system: someone to call, someone to respond, and someplace to go.
The easiest way to reach one is to start with 988. Counselors connect you with your local crisis center, and in many areas they can dispatch or arrange a mobile crisis team. You can also dial 211 to ask about crisis services near you.
Mobile crisis teams are still being built out across the country, so they aren't available in every community yet. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911.
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Worried about someone else?
You can call or text 988 for guidance on helping someone you're concerned about — counselors will talk it through with you. If that person is in immediate danger, call 911.
More help for caregiversLooking beyond this moment
When you're ready to explore ongoing support, options, or treatment, FindSupportToday.com is our companion resource for discovering support at your own pace.
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