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Mental Health Crisis Resources: Hotlines & Support Organizations (US)

Immediate Crisis Support (24/7)

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 (US & Canada). Formerly 1-800-273-8255.
  • Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741.
  • Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1.
  • Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 (multilingual).

Major National Organizations

  • NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness): HelpLine 1-800-950-NAMI (6264); nami.org – education, support groups, advocacy.
  • MentalHealth.gov: mentalhealth.gov – government portal for resources.
  • DBSA (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance): 1-800-826-3632; dbsalliance.org – peer support, wellness tools.
  • AFSP (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention): 1-888-333-AFSP (2377); afsp.org – research, education, survivor support.
  • SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) – treatment referrals, 24/7.

Online Therapy & Peer Support

  • 7 Cups – free emotional support listeners.
  • BetterHelp / Talkspace – paid teletherapy.
  • Psychology Today Therapist Finder – search local providers.

If You're in Danger Right Now

Call 911 (or local emergency) or go to the nearest ER. You do not have to face this alone.

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