Get help during a mental health crisis
If you or someone you care about is experiencing emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, a mental health crisis, or an immediate safety concern, use the options below to connect with trained support.
The MindBridge Health is not an emergency response service, and this website is not monitored for crisis messages.
Is anyone in immediate physical danger?
Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department when there is an immediate threat to life or physical safety.
When speaking with emergency services, clearly explain that the situation involves a mental health or psychiatric crisis.
Emergency number: 911
Free, confidential crisis support
Connect with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
You do not need to be suicidal to contact 988. Trained crisis counselors can support people experiencing emotional distress, mental health concerns, substance-use concerns, relationship difficulties, loneliness, or concern for someone else.
- Call 988Speak with a counselor
- Text 988Message a counselor
- Chat with 988988lifeline.org chat (opens the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline website in a new tab)
Dial or text the three digits 9-8-8 from any phone in the United States. The chat option opens the 988 Lifeline website.
What happens when I contact 988?
- 1. You choose to call, text, or chat.
- 2. You are connected with a trained crisis counselor.
- 3. The counselor asks about your immediate safety.
- 4. The counselor listens and helps you decide on next steps.
More ways to reach 988
Spanish-language support
- Call 988 and press 2.
- Text AYUDA to 988.
Deaf and hard-of-hearing support
- Text 988.
- Use your preferred relay service.
- For TTY, dial 711 and then 988.
Veterans, service members, and their loved ones
- Call 988 and press 1.
- Text 838255.
- Chat online with the Veterans Crisis Line.
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Specialized crisis and safety support
Some situations may benefit from a service with specialized training and experience.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Crisis lineFree and confidential support for people experiencing relationship abuse or domestic violence.
- Who it supports
- Anyone affected by relationship abuse, and people supporting them
- Availability
- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Languages
- English, Spanish, and interpretation in more than 200 languages
- Accessibility
- TTY 1-800-787-3224
Internet activity may be monitored. Use a safer device when possible.
Call National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233Text START to 88788Visit National Domestic Violence Hotline (opens the National Domestic Violence Hotline website in a new tab)External resource, operated by National Domestic Violence Hotline.
Last verified August 4, 2026
National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN)
Crisis lineConfidential support from trained staff for people affected by sexual assault or abuse.
- Who it supports
- Survivors of sexual assault or abuse, and the people who support them
- Availability
- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Languages
- English and Spanish
Call National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-4673Text HOPE to 64673Visit National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN) (opens the National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN) website in a new tab)External resource, operated by National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN).
Last verified August 4, 2026
The Trevor Project
Crisis lineFree and confidential crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people.
- Who it supports
- LGBTQ+ young people under 25
- Availability
- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Languages
- English and Spanish
Call The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386Text START to 678678Chat and help pages (opens the The Trevor Project website in a new tab)External resource, operated by The Trevor Project.
Last verified August 4, 2026
LGBT National Hotline
Peer supportConfidential peer support, information, and resource connections for LGBTQIA+ people.
- Who it supports
- LGBTQIA+ people of all ages, and their families
- Availability
- Monday to Friday 1pm to 9pm Pacific, Saturday 9am to 2pm Pacific
- Languages
- English
Call LGBT National Hotline: 1-888-843-4564Visit LGBT National Hotline (opens the LGBT National Hotline website in a new tab)External resource, operated by LGBT National Hotline.
Last verified August 4, 2026
Trans Lifeline
Peer supportPeer support provided by and for transgender people.
- Who it supports
- Transgender and questioning people
- Availability
- Hours vary. Current hours are listed on the Trans Lifeline website.
- Languages
- English and Spanish
Trans Lifeline is a peer-support line, not an emergency-response service.
Call Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860Visit Trans Lifeline (opens the Trans Lifeline website in a new tab)External resource, operated by Trans Lifeline.
Last verified August 4, 2026
Crisis support near you
Verified local crisis resources will appear here. We only publish a local service after our team has confirmed its phone number, hours, and eligibility directly with the provider.
In the meantime, these options are available anywhere in the United States:
Looking for support, but not in immediate crisis?
The MindBridge Health provides free, specialized mental health services for youth, adults, families, and communities. Our intake system is staffed during working hours and is not an emergency service. If you need help right now, use 988 or 911.
- Request mental health support
- Refer someone
- Make a professional referral
- Browse mental health resources
- Contact our team
NAMI HelpLine
Information and resources, not a crisis lineInformation, referrals, and answers about mental health conditions, services, and support options.
Hours: Monday to Friday 10am to 10pm Eastern
Last verified August 4, 2026
Crisis-resource information was last reviewed on August 4, 2026. Resources are re-checked at least every 90 days; local services are published only after our team verifies them.