Crisis Resources — Help Is Available 24/7
If you or someone you care about is in crisis, you are not alone. Free, confidential support is available right now, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Reaching out is a sign of strength, and trained professionals are ready to help.
Immediate Crisis Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text: 988
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free, confidential support for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, or a mental health or substance use crisis. You can call or text 988 from any phone in the United States, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Trained crisis counselors are available in English and Spanish, with translation services for over 250 additional languages. You do not need to be suicidal to call — the Lifeline supports anyone in emotional distress, including people struggling with alcohol or substance use.
SAMHSA National Helpline
Call: 1-800-662-4357 (also known as 1-800-662-HELP)
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service. It is available in English and Spanish. Counselors can provide information about local treatment programs, support groups, and community-based organizations. They can also help you find treatment options that accept your insurance or offer sliding scale fees. You do not need to provide your name or personal information to receive help.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
The Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7 crisis support via text message. After you text HOME to 741741, a trained crisis counselor will respond and help you through your situation. This service is available to anyone in the United States experiencing any type of crisis, including substance use emergencies, anxiety, depression, or emotional distress. Texting can be a comfortable option if you are not ready or able to make a phone call.
Veterans Crisis Line
Call: 988, then press 1
Veterans, service members, and their families can reach the Veterans Crisis Line by dialing 988 and pressing 1, texting 838255, or chatting online at VeteransCrisisLine.net. Responders are trained to support the unique challenges faced by those who have served, including combat-related trauma, substance use, and transition stress. This service is free, confidential, and available 24/7.
When to Seek Immediate Help
Call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room if you or someone near you is experiencing:
- Suicidal thoughts with a plan or intent to act
- Seizures, severe tremors, or confusion related to alcohol withdrawal
- Loss of consciousness or inability to be woken up
- Difficulty breathing after drinking or using substances
- Chest pain, rapid heartbeat, or signs of a medical emergency
- Hallucinations or severe disorientation
- Thoughts of harming yourself or others
Alcohol withdrawal can be medically dangerous. If you have been drinking heavily and want to stop, do not attempt to quit suddenly without medical supervision. Severe withdrawal symptoms, including seizures, can be life-threatening. Contact your doctor or call one of the numbers above for guidance on how to stop safely.
Find Treatment Near You
SAMHSA’s online treatment locator helps you find substance use treatment facilities and programs in your area. You can search by location, type of treatment, insurance accepted, and more.
FindTreatment.gov — SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator
You can also call SAMHSA at 1-800-662-4357 to speak with a counselor who can help you identify treatment options in your community.
You Deserve Support
Whatever you are going through right now, help is available and recovery is possible. Millions of people have walked this path and found their way to a healthier life. Taking the step to reach out — whether by calling, texting, or visiting one of the resources above — is the beginning.
If you are a family member or friend supporting someone in crisis, these resources are for you too. Supporting a loved one through addiction or mental health challenges can be overwhelming, and you do not have to do it alone.