Help, gathered in one place
Every line below is free and confidential. You are allowed to use them even if you're “not sure it's bad enough.” It is. Reaching out early is exactly what these are for.
If you might act on thoughts of suicide right now: call or text 988, or call 911. Please don't wait to be certain.
When you need someone this minute
Free, confidential, and answered around the clock. You do not have to be sure you are in crisis to call — "not okay" is reason enough.
Lines that know your corner of it
Sometimes you need to talk to someone who starts from where you are. These are staffed by people who get it.
The Trevor Project
24/7LGBTQ+ young people
Text START to 678-678, or chat at thetrevorproject.org.
Call 1-866-488-7386Veterans Crisis Line
24/7Veterans, service members, and their families
Text 838255, or chat at veteranscrisisline.net.
Dial 988, then press 1Trans Lifeline
Hours vary; voicemail always onTrans people, by trans people — no nonconsensual active rescue
Call 1-877-565-8860StrongHearts Native Helpline
24/7Native and Indigenous people
Call or text 1-844-762-8483
For the days after the worst day
Getting through the night is one thing. Finding ongoing care, treatment, or just a warmer line is another.
SAMHSA National Helpline
24/7Treatment referrals for mental health and substance use
Free, confidential referrals to local services.
Call 1-800-662-4357NAMI HelpLine
Mon–Fri, 10am–10pm ETInformation, support, and navigating the mental-health system
Text "HelpLine" to 62640.
Call or text 1-800-950-6264Warmline directory
Varies by lineNon-crisis peer support when you just need to be heard
Find a warmline near youFind a Helpline (international)
Routes to your countryOutside the US, or want a local service
Visit findahelpline.com
Not a crisis, but still heavy?
You can write to a real person at Sue-. — about where you are, or about helping others get out of the dark.
Reach out