If you are in immediate danger, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
If you are having thoughts of suicide or self-harm, please call or text 988 right now. It is free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is the primary crisis resource in the United States. Call or text 988 to reach a trained crisis counsellor. The service is:
- Free — no cost to call or text
- Confidential
- Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
- Staffed by trained crisis counsellors at local crisis centres across the country
You can also chat online at 988lifeline.org
Veterans Crisis Line
Veterans and active-duty service members have a dedicated crisis service. Call 988 and press 1, text 838255, or chat at veteranscrisisline.net
Crisis Text Line
If you prefer to text, the Crisis Text Line is available 24/7. Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counsellor via text message. This service is particularly accessible for those in situations where a phone call is not possible.
RAINN: Sexual Assault Support
The Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline. Call 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or chat at rainn.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline
If you are experiencing domestic violence or intimate partner violence, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides confidential support, safety planning, and referrals to local resources. Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), text START to 88788, or chat at thehotline.org
Trevor Project: LGBTQ+ Youth
LGBTQ+ young people can reach the Trevor Project’s TrevorLifeline 24/7. Call 1-866-488-7386, text START to 678-678, or chat at thetrevorproject.org
SAMHSA National Helpline
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline provides free, confidential treatment referrals for mental health and substance use disorders. Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357), 24/7, 365 days a year. Available in English and Spanish.
If You Are Not in Immediate Crisis
If you are not in immediate crisis but are struggling with trauma, PTSD, or the aftermath of difficult experiences, please know that effective help is available. The Trauma Institute connects individuals with evidence-based, trauma-specialised care.
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