Mental Health Hotlines + Resources
About the Helplines
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988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Dial 988 or 1-800-273-8255.
This is a universal mental health crisis line that was launched nationwide. Calling 988 will connect you to a crisis counselor regardless of where you are in the United States. These trained counselors will listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support, and connect them to resources if necessary.
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Crisis Text Line
Text “Brave” to 741-741
Offers free 24/7 support for anyone in crisis. Text from anywhere in the United States, anytime, about any type of crisis. A real-life human being will receive the text and respond, all from a secure online platform.
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National Sexual Assault Hotline
1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
Free, confidential, 24/7. Chat option available at rainn.org.
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Trevor Project
1-866-488-7386 or visit thetrevorproject.org
Free, confidential, 24/7. Crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQIA+ teens.
Specific Hotlines
Click on the underlined phone number to dial the hotline or on the bolded name to visit the organization’s website.
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SAMHSA’s National Helpline (substance abuse and mental health): 800-662-HELP (800-662-4357)
Partnership to End Addiction: 855-378-4373 or text CONNECT to 55753 to get one-on-one help
National Problem Gambling Helpline Network: 800-522-4700
Smokefree.gov Helpline to Stop Smoking: 800-784-8669
National Cancer Institute’s Smoking Quitline: 877–44U–QUIT (877–448–7848)
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National Eating Disorders Association Helpline: 800-931-2237 (talk or text)
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) eating disorders helpline: 888-375-7767
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LGBT National Hotline: 888-843-4564, 800-246-7743 (Youth Talkline), or 888-234-7243 (Senior Hotline)
Trevor Lifeline for LGBTQ youth: 866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678
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National Alliance on Mental Illness NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-6264 or text NAMI to 741-741
Crisis Support Services national helpline: 800-273-8255
SAMHSA’s National Helpline (substance abuse and mental health): 800-662-HELP (800-662-4357)
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S.A.F.E. Alternatives (Self-Abuse Finally Ends) self-harm helpline: 800-DONT CUT (800-366-8288)
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988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988 or Lifeline Chat
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME TO 741741