If you or someone you know is in danger don’t wait call 911 immediately or get to your nearest emergency room.
Please note that Therapy 911 is a support community. Information on this page is provided for information purposes only. The list is not exhaustive and does not constitute an endorsement.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255); En Español 1-888-628-9454
The Lifeline is a free, confidential crisis hotline that is available to everyone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Lifeline connects callers to the nearest crisis center in the Lifeline national network. These centers provide crisis counseling and mental health referrals. People who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have hearing loss can contact the Lifeline via TTY at 1-800-799-4889.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Social Media Support List
The lifeline has created a support contact list for many of the popular social media websites including:
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube & Periscope
Crisis Text Line
Text “HELLO” to 741741
The Crisis Text hotline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the U.S. The Crisis Text Line serves anyone, in any type of crisis, connecting them with a crisis counselor who can provide support and information.
Veterans Crisis Line
Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and press 1 or text to 838255
The Veterans Crisis Line is a free, confidential resource that connects veterans 24 hours a day, seven days a week with a trained responder. The service is available to all veterans, even if they are not registered with the VA or enrolled in VA healthcare. People who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have hearing loss can call 1-800-799-4889.
Disaster Distress helpline
Call 1-800-985-5990 or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746
The disaster distress helpline provides immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. The helpline is free, multilingual, confidential, and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Contact social media outlets directly if you are concerned about a friend’s social media updates or dial 911 in an emergency.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
NAMI Helpline offers education and information about mental health issues including symptoms of mental health conditions, treatment options, local support groups, and helping family members get treatment. NAMI does not offer counseling.
Phone: 1-800-950-6264
Website: http://www.nami.org
Support for Suicide Individuals on Social Media
The following directory list has been made possible by SAMHSA, The Suicide Prevention Lifeline & Vibrant. Click the link o download the valuable guide:
Embodying the ethos that everyone that takes action to prevent suicide, #BeThe1To details the five evidence-based
steps that any individual can take to help someone that is in suicidal crisis, as well as stories of recovery.
Website: http://bethe1to.com
Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator
Offered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the behavioral health treatment services
locator offers confidential and anonymous sources of information for persons seeking treatment facilities in the Unities
States for substance abuse/addiction and/or mental health problems.
Website: https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
Is NOT a child abuse reporting hotline. The hotline offers crisis intervention, information, literature, and referrals to
thousands of emergency, social service, and support resources. All calls are confidential. A Childhelp crisis counselor
will assist if you:
- Are in physical or emotional crisis and need support and encouragement.
- Need to be connected to the best possible resources in your area.
- Have questions about the signs of child abuse.
- Need to find out how to report known or suspected abuse.
- Have questions about the reporting process and what you might expect through the process.
- Want to learn about Childhelp programs that will address you or your child’s needs.
- Want to learn about resources available to parents, grandparents and caregivers.
- Need emotional support as a survivor of abuse.
- Want a referral to an agency, counseling or other services near where you live.
- Want literature mailed to you. (Allow two weeks for delivery via the U.S. Postal Service.)
- Childhelp crisis counselors cannot come to the home where the abuse is happening and take away the child
- or teen who is in danger of being hurt and put them in a new home.
- The Childhelp Hotline crisis counselors can’t make the child abuse report for you, but we are here to help
- you through it.
- Childhelp counselors can assist you by providing options based on the situation you describe. They cannot tell you what to do or guarantee that a specific outcome will occur.
Phone: 1-800-4 A CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
Website: https://www.childhelp.org/hotline/
Service Area: The United States, its territories, and Canada.
Provides support for bereaved parents, siblings, and grandparents who have lost a child. Chapter meetings are open
to families that have experienced the death of a child at any age, including pre-birth, from any cause. Supports
chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and Guam as well as chapters in more than 30 other countries. Also offers
“virtual chapters” providing support online. Serves all ages, any children attending should be old enough to understand
the meeting discussions and not be upset by them. Some chapters have sibling groups for children 12 or older.
Chapter Locator: http://www.compassionatefriends.org/Find_Support/Chapters/Chapter_Locator.aspx
Online Support (weekly, moderated, live chat support groups, specific groups for parents/grandparents/siblings,
bereaved less than two years, bereaved more than two years, no surviving children, pregnancy and infant loss, and
survivors of suicide): http://www.compassionatefriends.org/Find_Support/Online-Community/Online_Support.aspx
Closed Facebook Groups for specific types of loss (child, step-child, grandchild, sibling, suicide, substance use,
homicide, drunk driving, cancer, special needs child, long-term illness, infant and toddler, only child/all children,
miscarriage/stillbirth, mental illness): http://www.compassionatefriends.org/Find_Support/Online-Community/
Closed_Facebook_Groups.aspx
Phone: 1-877-969-0010
Website: http://www.compassionatefriends.org/
Crisis Text Line
Crisis Text Line is a free, 24/7 support texting service for those in crisis.
Website: http://www.crisistextline.org
A national hotline providing year-round immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional
distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. Stress, anxiety, and other depression-like symptoms are
common reactions after a disaster. DDH staff provides counseling and support before, during, and after disasters
and refer people to local disaster-related resources for follow-up care and support.
Phone: 1-800-985-5990
Hours: 24/7
Deaf/Hard of Hearing: 1-800-846-8517
Text (English, within U.S.): TalkWithUs to 66746
Text (Spanish, within U.S.): Hablanos to 66746
Text (Spanish, Puerto Rico/U.S. Virgin Islands): Hablanos to 1-212-461-4635
Text (Spanish, American Samoa, Guam, Palau, the Marshall Islands, the Northern Mariana Islands, and
the Federated States of Micronesia): Hablanos to 1-206-430-1097
Text (English, any U.S. Territory): TalkWithUs to 1-212-461-4635
Website: http://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline
DoD Safe Helpline (operated by RAINN)
A support service specially designed to provide live, one-on-one support to sexual assault survivors and their loved
ones within the DoD (Department of Defense) community. Safe Helpline staff members have been trained to answer
questions relating to military specific topics such as Restricted and Unrestricted Reporting and how to connect with
relevant military resources, such as an installation or base’s Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC), should
those services be requested.
Phone: 1-877-995-5247
Hours: 24/7
Info by Text: Text your zip code or installation/base name to 55-247 (in the U.S.) or 1-202-470-5546 (outside the
U.S.), and they will text you back with contact information for the nearest civilian or DoD sexual assault service
provider. Message and data rates may apply.
Safe HelpRoom: A place for survivors to chat with and support each other online. Safe, moderated and open 24/7 at
Self-Care App: Survivors can create a customized self-care plan and access recommended exercises and resources at
Online Helpline: https://safehelpline.org/
Service Area: International
Gay, Lesbian,Bisexual and Transgender National Help Center offering the four following programs and services:
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) Youth Talkline
National telephone, online private one-to-one chat and email peer-support, as well as factual information and
local resources for cities and towns across the United States. Assists with coming-out issues, relationship concerns,
parent issues, school problems, HIV/AIDS anxiety and safer-sex information, and more. Maintains a
resource
database with 15,000 listings containing information on youth groups, social and support organizations, as well as
gay-friendly religious organizations, sports leagues, student groups and more.
Phone: 1-800-246-PRIDE (1-800-246-7743)
Hours: Monday-Friday from 4pm-12am, EST; Saturday from 12-5pm, EST
Website: http://www.glnh.org/talkline/
Ages Served: Teens and young adults up to age 25
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) National Hotline
Provides telephone, online private one-to-one chat and email peer-support, as well as factual information and
local resources for cities and towns across the United States. Assists with coming-out issues, relationship concerns,
bullying, workplace issues, HIV/AIDS anxiety and safer-sex information, and more. Maintains a resource
database with 15,000 listings containing information on social and support groups, as well as gay-friendly religious
organizations, sports leagues, student groups, lawyers, doctors and various counseling professionals
Phone: 1-888-843-4564
Hours: Monday-Friday from 4pm-12am, EST; Saturday from 12-5pm, EST
Website: http://www.glbthotline.org/national-hotline.html
Ages Served: All ages
GLBT Online Peer Support Chat
Free, confidential, one on one peer support for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning people.
Volunteer-run service, not a casual chat service or a substitute for ongoing professional counseling
Website: https://www.volunteerlogin.org/chat/index.html;
Hours: Monday-Friday from 4pm-12am, EST; Saturday from 12-5pm, EST
Ages Served: All ages
Trans Teens Online Talk Group
A weekly moderated group for transgender teens to talk about concerns, issues and personal victories in a safe
space and to be able to fully express themselves without fear of being made to feel uncomfortable or unwelcome.
Giving out personal contact information is prohibited.
Website: https://www.glbthotline.org/transteens.html
Hours: Wednesdays from 7-9pm, EST
Ages Served: 12-19 year olds
Love Is Respect (formerly known as the National Dating Abuse Helpline)
Engages, educates and empowers young people to prevent and end abusive relationships. Trained peer advocates
offer support, information and advocacy to young people who have questions or concerns about their dating
relationships. Also provides information and support to concerned friends and family members, teachers,
counselors, service providers and members of law enforcement.
Phone: 1-866-331-9474
Text: 22522 (Message and Data rates apply)
Online Chat: http://www.loveisrespect.org
Website: http://www.loveisrespect.org
Hours: 24/7 (Phone, text and chat)
National Alliance on Mental Illness
NAMI Helpline offers education and information about mental health issues including symptoms of mental health
conditions, treatment options, local support groups, and helping family members get treatment. NAMI does not
offer counseling.
Phone: 1-800-950-6264
Website: http://www.nami.org
National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
Assists homeless Veterans and their families, VA Medical Centers, federal, state and local partners, community
agencies, service providers and others in the community. Hotline staff will conduct a brief screen to assess needs.
Homeless Veterans will be connected with the Homeless Point of Contact at the nearest VA facility. Family members
and non-VA providers calling on behalf of a homeless Veteran will be provided with information regarding the homeless
programs and services available.
Phone: 1-877-4AID VET (1-877-424-3838)
Hours: 24/7
Homeless Veterans Online Chat:
Website: http://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/NationalCallCenter.asp
National Center for Victims of Crime
Advocates for victims’ rights, trains professionals who work with victims, and serves as a trusted source of information
on victims’ issues. Crimes could include: arson, assault, bullying, burglary, car theft, carjacking, child abuse, child sexual
abuse, clergy abuse, dating violence, domestic violence, drugged/drunk driving, elder/vulnerable adult abuse, fraud,
gang violence, group stalking, harassment, hate crime, hit and run, home invasion, homicide, identity theft, missing
adults, missing children, property crime, ritual abuse, robbery, sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking, terrorism,
trafficking and more. Services include:
National Victim Connect Helpline
Provides live, anonymous referrals and support for victims of crime, their friends, and families.
Phone: 1-855-4-VICTIM (1-855-484-2846)
Hours: Monday-Friday from 8:30am-7:30pm, EST
National Victim Connect Online Chat
Provides live, anonymous referrals and support for victims of crime, their friends, and families.
Website: https://chat.victimsofcrime.org/victim-connect/terms-of-service.jsp
Hours: Monday-Friday from 9:30am-6:30pm, EST
Connect Directory
Locate crime victim assistance in a variety of jurisdictions throughout the country
Website: http://www.victimsofcrime.org/help-for-crime-victims/find-local-assistance—connect-directory
Provides training and technical assistance to communities to enhance their response to stalking. Services
professionals and the general public.
Website: http://www.victimsofcrime.org/our-programs/stalking-resource-center/help-for-victims
National Council on Problem Gambling
National advocate for programs and services to assist problem gamblers and their families. Services provided include
the National Program Gambling Helpline (linking to local resources), information and literature on problem gambling
treatment, research and recovery and referrals to gambling counselors and treatment facilities.
Treatment Referral list: http://www.ncpgambling.org/help-treatment/treatment-facilities/
Counselor Directory: http://www.ncpgambling.org/help-treatment/counselor-search/
Phone or Text: 1-800-522-4700 (24/7 hotline)
Online Chat: http://www.ncpgambling.org/chat
Website: http://www.ncpgambling.org/
National Domestic Violence Hotline
The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides lifesaving tools and immediate support to enable victims to find
safety and live lives free of abuse. Callers to The Hotline can expect highly trained, experienced advocates to offer
compassionate support, crisis intervention information and referral services.
Phone: 1-800-799-7233
Website: http://www.thehotline.org
The National Eating Disorders Association supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and
serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care.
Phone: 1-800-931-2237
Website: http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
National Human Trafficking Hotline
A national anti-trafficking hotline and resource center serving victims and survivors of human trafficking and the
anti-trafficking community in the United States. Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery. This crime occurs
when a trafficker uses force, fraud or coercion to control another person for the purpose of engaging in commercial
sex acts or soliciting labor or services against his/her will.
Phone: 1-888-373-7888
Hours: 24/7
Website: https://traffickingresourcecenter.org/
Online tip reporting form (anonymous): https://traffickingresourcecenter.org/report-trafficking
(report information about a potential trafficking situation, not for use to report missing children or child pornography)
A federally-designated national communication system for runaway and homeless youth. Youth and family members
connect to the hotline or online crisis services to work through problems and find local help from social service
agencies and organizations. Some individuals just need someone to talk to, others need help finding a shelter, food,
medical assistance, or counseling. Some youth are on the streets. Others are struggling with issues at home.
Phone: 1-800-RUNAWAY 1-800-786-2929
Hours: 24/7
Text: 66008
Online Chat: http://www.1800runaway.org (not available 24/7)
Forums: http://bulletinboards.1800runaway.org/forum.php
Website: http://www.1800runaway.org
RAINN–Rape, Abuse, Incest, National Network
RAINN is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization, which runs the National Sexual Assault Hotline
and offers support, guidance, and advocacy for those who have been affected by sexual assault or violence.
Phone: 1-800-656-4673
Website: https://www.rainn.org
Free guidelines for responsible reporting and storytelling related to suicide.
Website: http://reportingonsuicide.org
S.A.F.E. Self-injury (Information only)
Offering education and support, SAFE Alternatives works to promote healthy choices over self-injury.
Educational-only.
Phone: 1-800-366-8288
Website: http://www.rainn.org
SAMHSA’s Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator
An online source of information for persons seeking treatment facilities for substance abuse/addiction and/or
mental health problems.
Website: https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/
Also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service, this Helpline provides 24-hour free and confidential treatment
referral and information about mental and/or substance use disorders, prevention, and recovery. Does not provide
counseling, trained information specialists answer calls; they transfer callers to state services or other appropriate
intake centers in their states, and connect them with local assistance and support.
Phone: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Hours: 24/7
TTY: 1-800-487-4889
Website: http://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
Stomp Out Bullying is an anti-bullying organization focused on reducing and preventing bullying, cyberbullying,
sexting and other digital abuse, educating against homophobia, racism and hatred, decreasing school absenteeism,
and deterring violence in schools, online and in communities across the country.
Website: http://www.stompoutbullying.org/
StopBullying.gov provides information from various government agencies on what bullying is, what cyberbullying is,
who is at risk, and how you can prevent and respond to bullying.
Website: http://www.stopbullying.gov
The Trevor Project, founded in 1998, is a leading national crisis intervention service aimed to support lesbian, gay,
bisexual, transgender, and questioning young people between ages 13–24. Their hotline is available 24/7 and offers
phone, texting, and chat services.
Phone: 1-212-695-8650
Website: http://www.thetrevorproject.org
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors
The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors offers compassionate care to all those grieving the death of a loved one
serving in our Armed Forces.
Online Community Support (chat room, message boards, blogs, survivor stories, online peer groups)–age restrictions
and membership requirements may apply for some of these services: https://www.taps.org/secure/online/default.aspx
Phone: 1-800-959-TAPS (8277)
Website: http://www.taps.org/
Hotline staffed by transgender people for transgender people and gender non-conforming people. Trans Lifeline volunteers
are ready to respond to whatever support needs members of the community might have. The line is primarily for
transgender people experiencing a crisis. This includes people who may be struggling with their gender identity and are not
sure that they are transgender. It connects callers with services that can help them meet their needs whenever possible.
Phone: 1-877-565-8860 (United States); 1-877-330-6366 (Canada)
Website: http://www.translifeline.org/
Ages Served: All ages
Free. Provides information and referral (I&R) services connecting people to local community government, non-profit
and faith-based services. Types of services listed in 2-1-1 databases include (but are not limited to): Food, Shelter,
Transportation, Mental Health Services, Legal Assistance, Environmental, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Child
Care, Aging Services, Youth Services and more. 2-1-1 services are provided by a wide range of contact centers across
the country.
Note: while all 2-1-1s follow similar operating standards there are differences in how, when and where each 2-1-1
operates. Most, but not all, 2-1-1 centers are open 24/7. 2-1-1 is available to over 93% of the United States population,
but is not yet completely nationwide. There are some states that do not yet have full 2-1-1 coverage. 2-1-1s can be
reached by dialing 2-1-1, most also have an 800# available for out of area callers. Chat and Text: many 2-1-1 centers
are also available by Live Chat or Texting Services. Hours for these services may be more limited than their hours
available by phone. To check if your area has 2-1-1 service and/or to self-search your local 2-1-1 provider’s online
database visit www.211.org.
Phone: 211
Website: http://www.211.org
International Help Line Resources
International Association for Suicide Prevention
IASP is dedicated to preventing suicidal behavior, alleviate its effects, and provide a forum for academics, mental
health professionals, crisis workers, and suicide survivors. IASP offers a considerable library of international suicide
prevention efforts.
Website: https://www.iasp.info
Worldwide–Befrienders
Befrienders Worldwide is a dynamic and expanding global network of 349 emotional support centers in 32 countries,
spanning five continents. These centers are staffed by more than 25,000 volunteers who provide vital support to an
estimated seven million service users each year.
Website: http://www.befrienders.org
Canada–Kids Help Phone
Kids Help Phone is a Canadian counseling and information service for young people, available 24/7.
Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Website: http://org.kidshelpphone.ca
United Kingdom/Ireland–Samaritans
Phone: 116 123
Website: http://www.samaritans.org
Australia–Lifeline Australia
Lifeline provides all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to online, phone and face-to-face crisis
support and suicide prevention services.
Phone: 13 11 14
