The National Helpline

The National Helpline

Call the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 for substance abuse and mental health support.

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Trained counselors are available 24/7 across the U.S.

Crisis Text Line

Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741-741 to reach a Crisis Text Line counselor anywhere in the U.S.

For people outside the United States

If you’re outside the United States, please visit the International Association for Suicide Prevention’s website for suicidal crisis support resources.

Visit the IASP website

Understanding mental health challenges

Learn how self-harm, suicidal thoughts, and conditions like depression affect people differently, and where to turn for help and hope.

Suicide

Suicide

Understand the warning signs of suicide, what to do in a crisis, and how to get help for yourself or someone else.

Self-harm

Self-harm

Learn why people self-harm, how to find safer ways to cope, and where to get support when you’re in pain.

Mental health conditions

Mental health conditions

Learn more about mental health conditions that affect mood, thinking, and well-being.

Support Others & Get Involved
 

Support someone in crisis

Seeing someone you love in emotional crisis can be overwhelming. Learn how to recognize the warning signs and what to do in an emergency.

Learn how to support someone