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This guide provides a list of crisis hotlines and mental health resources for individuals in need across the United States and its territories. It includes national emergency numbers, specialized hotlines for various issues, and state-specific crisis lines.
Crisis Support:
National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (available 24/7) to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
Dial: 988
CDC National HIV and AIDS Hotline
(800) 232-4636
National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (options for deaf and hard of hearing)
For TTY Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Lifeline): 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
Self-Harm Hotline: 1-800-DONT CUT (1-800-366-8288)
Family Violence Helpline: 1-800-996-6228
Planned Parenthood Hotline: 1-800-230-PLAN (7526)
American Association of Poison Control Centers: 1-800-222-1222
National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependency: 1-800-622-2255
LGBTQ Hotline: 1-888-843-4564
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262)
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
(800) 422-4453
Disaster Distress Helpline Online Peer Support Communities
Disaster Distress Helpline Videophone for American Sign Language Users (PDF, 180KB)
Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio
(888) 628-9454
National Grad Crisis Line
(877) 472-3457
National Sexual Assault Hotline
(800) 656-4673
SAgE’s Farmer Support Hotline
833-381-SAGE
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline
(800) 662-4357
Veterans Crisis Line
988, then press 1
Text 838255
Disaster Distress Helpline: Call or text 1-800-985-5990.
For Deaf and Hard of Hearing ASL Callers: Please text or call the Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990 using your preferred Relay provider.
Contacts by State
Alaska
Central Peninsula Counseling Services
(907) 283-7511
Alabama
Crisis Services of N. Alabama, Inc.
(256) 716-1000 or 1-800-691-8426
Arkansas
NW Arkansas Crisis Intervention Center
888 274-7472 or (479) 756-2337 (local)
Arizona
EMPACT-Suicide Prevention Center
(480) 784-1500
EMPACT-Sexual Assault Line
(866) 205-5229
California
Suicide Prevention Center
Didi Hirsch Community Mental Health Center
(877) 727-4747
Colorado
Jefferson Center For Mental Health
800 201-5264 or (303) 432-5049 (TDD)
Connecticut
River Valley Services Services
(860) 344-2100
Wheeler Clinic, Inc.
(860) 747-3434 or (860) 524-1182
Delaware
CONTACT Delaware, Inc.
800 262-9700 or (302) 761-9100 (local)
District of Columbia
Access Helpline
888-793-4357
Florida
Switchboard of Miami, Inc.
(305) 358-4357
Georgia
Emergency Mental Health Services
(404) 730-1600
Iowa
Foundation 2 Crisis Line
(319) 362-2174 or (319) 332-4224
Crisis Line: Service of the American Red Cross
800 244-7431
Idaho
Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline
800 564-2120
Region VII Mental Health 24-hour emergency
(208) 528-5700
Illinois
Mental Health Association of Illinois Valley
888 799-7373 or (309) 673-7373
Hawaii
Crisis Line
800 877-7999
Indiana
Community Health Center
(877) 849-1248
Crisis Contact Help Line
800 519-0469
Kansas
Headquarters Counseling Center
(785) 841-2345 or 1-800-SUICIDE
Kentucky
River Valley Behavioral Health
800 433-7291
Life Skills Hotline
800 223-8913
Louisiana
Baton Rouge Crisis Intervention Center, Inc.
(225) 924-3900 or 1-877-923-2114
Massachusetts
The Samaritans on Cape Cod and the Islands, Inc.
800 893-9900 or (508) 548-8900
Maryland
Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center, Inc.
(410) 531-6677 or 1-800-422-0009
Maine
Ingraham
888 568-1112
Crisis Response Service
888 568-1112
Michigan
Third Level Crisis Center
800 442-7315
University of Michigan Health System
(734) 996-4747
Minnesota
Crisis Line & Referral Service
800 462-5525
Listening Ear Crisis Center
800 854-9001
Missouri
St. Louis Life Crisis Services
(314) 647-4357 or 1-800-SUICIDE
St. Louis Behavioral Health Response
(314) 469-6644 or 800 811-4760
Mississippi
CONTACT Crisis Line
(601) 713-4357 or (866) 322-9832 (Spanish)
Montana
Crisis Line-Voices of Hope
(888) 587-0199
North Carolina
Riverstone Counseling and Personal Development
(252) 537-2909 or 800 742-2572
North Dakota
Mental Health Association HELP-LINE
800 472-2911
West Central Human Service Center
888 328-2112 or 800 366-6888 (TTY)
Nebraska
Girls & Boys Town National Hotline
800 448-3000
New Hampshire
Riverbend Community Mental Health Services
800 852-3323
The Samaritans of the Monadnock Region
(603) 357-5505
New Jersey
Center for Family Services
800 648-0132
New Mexico
Crisis Response of Santa Fe
(888) 920-6333 or (505) 820-6333 (local)
The Dutchess County Department of Mental Hygiene
(877) 485-9700 or (845) 486-2866 (TTY)
Ohio
Portage Path Community M.H. Center
(330) 434-9144 or 1-888-434-8878
Crisis Intervention Center of Stark County
800 956-6630
Oklahoma
Contact Telephone Hotline
(405) 848-2273
Pennsylvania
Montgomery County Emergency Service, Inc.
800 452-4189 or (610) 279-6100
Adams/Hanover Counsel Service
(717) 632-4900
Contact Pittsburgh, Inc.
(412) 820-4357 or (412) 820-TALK
Oregon
NW Human Services Inc.-Crisis & Information Hotline
800 560-5535 or (503) 588-5833 (TTY)
Rhode Island
The Samaritans of Rhode Island
800 365-4044
South Carolina
Aiken County Help Line, Inc.
(803) 648-9900
United Way 2-1-1
(866) 744-7778
South Dakota
Help! Line Center
(605) 339-4357
Tennessee
Centerstone Community Health Centers, Inc.
800 681-7444
Texas
Suicide and Crisis Center
(214) 828-1000
Crisis Intervention of Houston, Inc.
(713) 468-5463
Utah
Valley Mental Health Crisis Service
(801) 261-1442
Virginia
New River Community Services-ACCESS Services
(888) 717-3333
ACTS Helpline
(703) 368-4141
Vermont
Clara Martin Center
800 639-6360
Washington
North Islands Mental Health
800 584-3578
Crisis Clinic of the Peninsulas
800 843-4793 or (360) 479-3033
Wisconsin
Walworth Co. Department of Human Services
800 365-1587
West Virginia
Contact Huntington Inc.
(304) 523-3448 or 1-866-399-7273
Wyoming
Victims of Violence Center
(307) 347-4991
Here’s why states use 741741 as shared service:
- Centralized Support: By having a single number, 741741, individuals in any state can access crisis counselors without needing to remember multiple different numbers.
- Localized Keywords: The keywords (like “TX” for Texas or “VT” for Vermont) help the Crisis Text Line collect anonymous data on where people are texting from, which allows them to tailor support resources to specific regions. It also helps states track mental health trends locally.
- 24/7 Availability: The Crisis Text Line provides a scalable and consistent service that is available 24/7, covering times when local crisis lines may be overwhelmed or closed.
- Efficiency and Simplicity: Using the same number with different keywords keeps it simple and accessible, especially in moments of crisis when someone may be too overwhelmed to search for state-specific hotlines.
While each state may have its own additional crisis services, the 741741 number is a widely accessible and dependable nationwide resource. It leverages technology to ensure people can get quick and confidential help regardless of their location in the U.S. and its territories.
U.S. Territories
Puerto Rico:
- Mental Health and Anti-Addiction Services Administration (ASSMCA):
- 1-800-981-0023 (for immediate emotional support and crisis counseling)
- Línea PAS (ASSMCA 24/7 emotional support): 1-800-981-0023
Guam:
- Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center (GBHWC) Crisis Hotline:
- 1-671-647-8833/4
- 24/7 crisis support and referrals for mental health services.
U.S. Virgin Islands:
- St. Croix Department of Health/Division of Mental Health
- (340) 773-2323.
- St. John Community Crisis Center
- (340) 693-7233.
- St. Thomas Department of Mental Health
- Call (340) 774-4888 for more information.
American Samoa:
- Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC):
- 1-800-273- TALK (8255)
Northern Mariana Islands:
- CNMI Youth Suicide prevention program:
- (670) 234-8950 x3517
- For behavioral health assistance, you can also contact local mental health providers.
Additionally, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is also available in Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. People in these regions can call or text 988 for mental health and crisis support.
This resource is constantly being updated. If you have additional resources, please contact us.
