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Text “Help” to (404)548-8198 to receive help finding a licensed therapist that is a perfect fit for you.
Free 24/7 Mental Health Assistance Resources
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
Connects to trained crisis counselors for suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, or mental health crises.
TTY: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988.
Chat: Available at 988lifeline.org.
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
Provides free, confidential support for any crisis, including anxiety, depression, or bullying. Available in English and Spanish.
Chat: Available at crisistextline.org.
Veterans Crisis Line: Call 988 and press 1, or text 838255
Free, confidential support for veterans and their families, even if not enrolled in VA healthcare.
Chat: Available at veteranscrisisline.net.
SAMHSA’s National Helpline: Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Free, confidential referral and information service for mental health and substance use disorders.
TTY: 1-800-487-4889.
Online locator: findtreatment.gov.
National Mental Health Hotline: Call 866-903-3787
Free, confidential support for depression, anxiety, or any mental health crisis. Provides guidance and referrals to local resources.
211 United Way: Call 211
Connects to local specialists for mental health resources, treatment options, and support for basic needs like housing or food. Available in 180 languages.
Text or chat: Visit 211.org for local options.
Trevor Project Lifeline (for LGBTQ+ youth): Call 1-866-488-7386
Free, confidential crisis support for LGBTQ+ youth.
Text START to 678678 or chat at thetrevorproject.org.
SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline: Call or text 1-800-985-5990
For emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
ASL support: Use videophone or click “ASL Now” at samhsa.gov/ddh.
Additional Notes
NAMI HelpLine: Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or text HELPLINE to 62640
Available Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. ET. Provides information, referrals, and support but is not a 24/7 crisis line. Email: helpline@nami.org.
Note: Not 24/7, but included due to its value for non-crisis support.
Teen Line (for youth): Call 800-852-8336 (6 p.m.–10 p.m. PST) or text TEEN to 839863 (6 p.m.–9 p.m. PST).
Peer-to-peer support for teens, supervised by mental health professionals. Not 24/7 but valuable for youth.
International Considerations: If you’re outside the U.S., let me know your location, and I can provide region-specific helplines (e.g., South Africa: 0800-567-567, Australia: 13 11 14).
Important Information
Immediate Danger: If you or someone else is in immediate danger (e.g., active suicide attempt or severe harm), call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Confidentiality: Most helplines are confidential but may involve authorities if there’s an immediate risk to safety. Check specific service policies if concerned.
Accessibility: Many services offer TTY, text, or chat options for accessibility. Relay services like 711 can assist those with hearing or speech disabilities