Mental Health Hotlines

If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs immediate support, there are many hotlines you can rely on.

Here are the list of hotlines that you can contact for help:

  1. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255) – This hotline is available 24/7 and provides free and confidential support for individuals in crisis or those in need of emotional support.
  2. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) – This helpline is available Monday through Friday, 10 am to 6 pm EST and offers information, support, and referral services for individuals living with mental illness and their loved ones.
  3. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) – This helpline is available 24/7 and offers free and confidential information and referral services for individuals seeking help with mental health and substance abuse issues.
  4. Crisis Text Line: 741741 – This text-based hotline is available 24/7 and provides free and confidential support for individuals in crisis.
  5. The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth Support): 1-866-488-7386 – This helpline is available 24/7 and provides support and resources for LGBTQ+ youth in crisis or in need of support.
  6. The National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) – This helpline is available 24/7 and provides support and resources for individuals experiencing domestic violence.
  7. The National Eating Disorders Association Helpline: 1-800-931-2237 – This helpline is available Monday through Thursday, 9 am to 9 pm EST, and Friday, 9 am to 5 pm EST, and offers support and resources for individuals struggling with eating disorders.
  8. The National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453 – This helpline is available 24/7 and provides support and resources for individuals experiencing child abuse.
  9. The National Runaway Safeline: 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929) – This helpline is available 24/7 and provides support and resources for runaway and homeless youth.
  10. The National Parent Helpline: 1-855-4A-PARENT (427-2736) – This helpline is available Monday through Friday, 10 am to 7 pm PST, and offers support and resources for parents in need of help.