Get help now
Reaching out is not weakness. It’s a way of taking care of yourself and the people you love.
If someone’s life is in immediate danger, call 911.For a mental health or suicidal crisis, call or text 988 — trained counselors answer 24/7.
Crisis and mental health
| Service | How to reach | Who it’s for |
|---|---|---|
| 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline | Call or text 988, chat at 988lifeline.org | Anyone in emotional distress or suicidal crisis, or worried about someone; 24/7, free, confidential. |
| Crisis Text Line | Text HOME to 741741 | Text-based crisis support; 24/7. |
| National Maternal Mental Health Hotline | Call or text 1-833-852-6262 (1-833-TLC-MAMA) | Pregnant and new parents; 24/7, English and Spanish, interpretation in other languages. |
| SAMHSA National Helpline | 1-800-662-4357 | Treatment referrals for mental health and substance use; 24/7, free, confidential. |
Service members, veterans and their families
| Service | How to reach | Who it’s for |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Crisis Line | Dial 988, then press 1; text 838255; chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net | Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve, and the people who care about them — you don’t need to be enrolled in VA care. |
| Military OneSource | 800-342-9647 | Free, confidential non-medical counseling and support for military families; 24/7. |
| TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors) | 800-959-8277 | Families grieving the death of a service member or veteran; 24/7. |
Abuse and violence
| Service | How to reach | Who it’s for |
|---|---|---|
| National Domestic Violence Hotline | 1-800-799-7233; text START to 88788 | People experiencing abuse in a relationship, and those worried about them; 24/7. |
| Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline | Call or text 1-800-422-4453 | Children, parents and anyone concerned about child abuse; 24/7. |
| RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline | 1-800-656-4673 | Survivors of sexual violence and their loved ones; 24/7. |
Everyday help
Dial 211 to reach local services across the US: food, housing, utility help, counseling and support groups near you.
Numbers checked November 2026. Services occasionally change — if a number doesn’t work, call 988 or 211 and they will connect you. Outside the US, contact your local emergency number.