If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911 now.

Crisis Hotlines

Free, confidential help is available 24/7. You are not alone. All calls are confidential and many services offer text options.

Immediate Emergency

911

Life-threatening emergencies

24/7
911

Suicide & Mental Health Crisis

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Free, confidential support for people in distress

24/7
988

Crisis Text Line

Text-based crisis support

24/7
Text HOME to 741741

Veterans Crisis Line

Support for veterans and their families

24/7
1-800-273-8255 (Press 1)

Trans Lifeline

Support for transgender individuals

24/7
1-877-565-8860

Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth)

Crisis intervention for LGBTQ+ youth

24/7
1-866-488-7386

Human Trafficking & Exploitation

National Human Trafficking Hotline

Report trafficking, get help for victims

24/7
1-888-373-7888

Text HELP to BeFree

Text-based trafficking support

24/7
Text HELP to 233733

Polaris Project

Anti-trafficking organization support

24/7
1-888-373-7888

ECPAT-USA

Child exploitation prevention

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
1-718-935-9192

Domestic Violence & Abuse

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Support for domestic abuse victims

24/7
1-800-799-7233

RAINN Sexual Assault Hotline

Support for sexual assault survivors

24/7
1-800-656-4673

Childhelp National Child Abuse

Report child abuse, get help

24/7
1-800-422-4453

Elder Abuse Hotline

Report elder abuse

24/7
1-800-677-1116

Substance Abuse & Addiction

SAMHSA National Helpline

Substance abuse treatment referral

24/7
1-800-662-4357

Poison Control Center

Poisoning and overdose help

24/7
1-800-222-1222

Alcoholics Anonymous

AA meeting information

24/7
1-212-870-3400

Narcotics Anonymous

NA meeting information

24/7
1-818-773-9999

Homeless & Housing Crisis

211 Community Services

Local resources and referrals

24/7
211

HUD Housing Counseling

Housing assistance and counseling

Mon-Fri 8am-8pm
1-800-569-4287

Runaway Safeline

Help for runaway and homeless youth

24/7
1-800-786-2929

Important Information

About 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

  • - Free, confidential support 24/7
  • - Call OR text 988
  • - Available in English and Spanish
  • - Chat available at 988lifeline.org
  • - Veterans can press 1 for specialized support
  • - LGBTQ+ support available

Human Trafficking Warning Signs

  • - Living with employer or in workplace
  • - Poor physical or mental health
  • - Unable to speak alone / seems coached
  • - Owes money to employer
  • - No control over ID or money
  • - Signs of physical abuse

All hotlines are confidential. Your information is protected. You don't need to give your name to receive help.