National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

nami.org (links to an external site)

800-950-6264, info@nami.org, operates an emergency mental health hotline M-F from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST. Operators can provide info about mental illness and refer callers to treatment, support groups, family support, and legal support, if needed.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

findtreatment.samhsa.gov (links to an external site)

800-662-4357, SAMHSA runs a 24-hour mental health hotline

samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline (links to an external site)

that provides education, support, and connections to treatment. It also offers an online Behavioral Health Treatment Locator to help you find suitable behavioral health treatment programs.

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml (links to an external site)

866-615-6464, This organization has a variety of methods for you to communicate with people about mental health issues. In addition to the phone line, there is a live online chat option. These resources are available M-F, 8:30 a.m-5 p.m. EST

Mental Health America Hotline

mhanational.org/get-involved/contact-us (links to an external site)

Text MHA to 74141. Mental Health America is a nationwide organization that provides assistance through this text line. You will be linked to someone who can guide you through crisis or just provide information.

Suicide Prevention

suicidepreventionlifeline.org (links to an external site)

800-273-8255, Crisis intervention and free emotional support are available, which is helpful when you need confidential assistance during a time of emotional distress for you or a loved one. The helpline is open 24/7, and a live online chat is available as well.

Crisis Text Line

www.crisistextline.org/text-us (links to an external site)

Text CONNECT to 741741, Specialized crisis counselors are just a text message away on this free confidential 24-hour support line. To further protect your privacy, these messages do not appear on a phone bill. The text line also provides services and support if you are upset, scare, hurt frustrated, or distressed.