Emergency Contacts #shareNIMH
Emergency and Mental Health Support in the United States
Emergency:
- 911: For all emergencies, including medical and mental health crises.
Mental Health & Crisis Support:
- Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988 (what happens when you call?)
You can call or text 988 for 24/7 support.
- Chat: Available through 988lifeline.org (NIMH, SAMHSA).
- Crisis Text Line: Text "HOME" to 741741 for free, 24/7 support (Crisis Text Line).
- Lifeline Crisis Chat: 988; chat available here (SAMHSA).
- Self-Harm Hotline: 1-800-366-8288
General Support:
Specialized Hotlines:
- LGBT Hotline: 1-888-843-4564
- Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860; more info at Trans Lifeline (NIMH).
- TREVOR Crisis Hotline: 1-866-488-7386 (LGBTQ young people under 25).
Substance Abuse & Addiction:
- National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependency Hope Line: 1-800-622-2255
Eating Disorders:
- National Crisis Line for Anorexia and Bulimia: 1-800-233-4357
- National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA): 1-800-931-2237; more info at NEDA (NIMH).
Domestic Violence:
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233; more info at thehotline.org (USAGov).
Planned Parenthood:
- Planned Parenthood Hotline: 1-800-230-7526; more info at Planned Parenthood (NIMH).
Veterans Support:
- Veterans Crisis Line: 988, then press 1, more info at Veterans Crisis Line (USAGov).
- #shareNIMHHey
People out there, whatever number you’re thinking about calling—JUST CALL I know some of you worry about the 988 process and what it entails, which is exactly why I put that FAQ link here. So please, my friends and community, take advantage of the help that exists. If you decide not to call, try writing about it. Write a blog post about your experience, and let your story be heard. I'll even put it on our home page. We're in this together.
YOUR VOICE MATTERS!