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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
Chat online
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
Chat online
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
Alabama:
- Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255
Alaska:
- Careline: 1-877-266-HELP (4357)
Arizona:
- Crisis Response Network: 1-800-631-1314 or 602-222-9444
Arkansas:
- Arkansas Crisis Center: 1-888-274-7472
California:
- Suicide Prevention & Crisis Hotlines by county See individual counties
Colorado:
- Colorado Crisis Services: 1-844-493-TALK (8255) or text “TALK” to 38255
- Website: https://coloradocrisisservices.org
Connecticut:
- 2-1-1 (press 1 for crisis services)
Delaware:
- ContactLifeline: 1-800-262-9800
Florida:
- Florida Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
Georgia:
- Georgia Crisis & Access Line: 1-800-715-4225
Hawaii:
- Hawaii CARES: 1-800-753-6879 or text 808-832-3100
Idaho:
- Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-208-398-4357
Illinois:
- Illinois Helpline: 1-800-273-8255
Indiana:
- Be Well Indiana: 2-1-1 (option 3) or 1-800-273-8255
Iowa:
- Iowa Helpline: 1-855-800-1239
Kansas:
- Kansas Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-785-841-2345
Kentucky:
- Kentucky Crisis Line: 1-800-928-8000
Louisiana:
- Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255
Maine:
- Crisis Hotline: 1-888-568-1112
Maryland:
- Maryland Helpline: 2-1-1 (press 1) or text your zip code to 898211
Massachusetts:
- Samaritans: 1-877-870-4673 (HOPE)
Michigan:
- Michigan Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255
Minnesota:
- Crisis Connection: 612-379-6363 or text “MN” to 741741
Mississippi:
- CONTACT the Crisis Line: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Missouri:
Access Crisis Intervention: 1-800-811-4760
Montana:
- Montana Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
Nebraska:
- Nebraska Family Helpline: 1-888-866-8660
Nevada:
- Nevada Crisis Call Center: 1-800-273-8255 or text “CARE” to 839863
New Hampshire:
- NH Rapid Response: 1-833-710-6477
New Jersey:
- NJ Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-855-654-6735
New Mexico:
- New Mexico Crisis & Access Line: 1-855-662-7474
New York:
- NYS Office of Mental Health Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 or text “GOT5” to 741741
North Carolina:
- HopeLine: 1-877-235-4525 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
North Dakota:
- FirstLink: 2-1-1 or 1-800-273-8255
Ohio:
- Ohio Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
Oklahoma:
- Oklahoma Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
Oregon:
- Suicide & Crisis Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 or text “273TALK” to 839863
Pennsylvania:
- PA Crisis Text Line: Text “PA” to 741741 or call 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Rhode Island:
- BH Link: 401-414-LINK (5465)
South Carolina:
- Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255
South Dakota:
- Helpline Center: Dial 988 or text “HELLO” to 741741
Tennessee:
- TN Statewide Crisis Line: 855-CRISIS-1 (855-274-7471)
Texas:
- Texas Statewide Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 or text “TX” to 741741
Utah:
- Utah Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 or text “UTAH” to 741741
- SafeUT Crisis Chat and Tip Line:
- https://safeut.org/
- This is an app-based service specifically for Utah residents, offering real-time crisis intervention through live chat and confidential tip submission. It is widely used by students and school personnel for mental health emergencies or concerns.
- iOS App: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/safeut/id1052510262?mt=8
- Android App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.p3tips.safeut&hl=en
- Utah Warm Line (for non-emergency emotional support):
- Utah Warm Line: 1-833-SPEAKUT (1-833-773-2588)
- This line provides non-crisis emotional support and is available daily for individuals who need someone to talk to.
Vermont:
- VT Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 or text “VT” to 741741
Virginia:
- Virginia Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 or text “CONNECT” to 85511
Washington:
- Washington Crisis Line: 1-866-427-4747 or text “HELLO” to 741741
West Virginia:
- Help4WV: 1-844-HELP-4-WV (1-844-435-7498)
Wisconsin:
- Wisconsin Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 or text “HOPELINE” to 741741
Wyoming:
Wyoming Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Here’s why states use this 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 or text “HABLA” to 832552
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:
- Virgin Islands Behavioral Services:
- St. Croix: 1-888-975-5437
- St. Thomas: 1-877-999-2222 or 1-888-999-9999
American Samoa:
- Department of Human and Social Services Crisis Hotline:
- 1-684-633-7354
Northern Mariana Islands:
- Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation:
- 1-670-234-8950 (Emergency)
- 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.
