Get Help 24/7

If you are having a psychological crisis, call or text 988. This is a new 24-hour confidential helpline for anyone in emotional distress. 988 is a national network of over 250 local crisis centers that can provide emergency mental health services right now.

  1. If you feel that you are a danger to yourself or others, go to your nearest emergency room.

  2. If you cannot get to an emergency room, call 911 for an ambulance and police intervention.

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Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a volunteer crisis counselor from anywhere in the United States, 24/7. This service is free and confidential. A live, trained volunteer crisis counselor will receive your text and help you move from a hot moment to a cool calm.

It usually takes less than five minutes to connect you with a crisis counselor; however it may take longer during high-traffic times.

If you are in crisis, MySafetyPlan.org can help you write your own safety plan in minutes. You can then email it to yourself and those in your support system. A safety plan is a tool to help navigate suicidal feelings and urges while helping others learn how to best communicate and check in with you.