Reaching out is a sign of strength, and these resources are here to support you.
If you or someone you know is facing a crisis, it’s important to reach out to the appropriate support services. Below are several national hotlines and websites that offer confidential assistance.
Veterans
Veterans Crisis Line: Provides 24/7 confidential support for veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and their loved ones.
• Call: 988, then press 1
• Text: 838255
• Chat: veteranscrisisline.net
Previously Incarcerated Individuals
SAMHSA National Helpline: Offers free, confidential treatment referral and information services for individuals facing mental health or substance use disorders.
• Call: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
First Responders
(Firefighters, EMS, Police, Dispatchers):
• First Responder Hope Line: Offers 24/7 support for first responders dealing with personal or work-related stress.
• Call: 1-866-4FL-HERO (1-866-435-4376)
Suicide Prevention
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Provides 24/7 confidential support for individuals in distress.
• Call: 988
• Chat: 988lifeline.org
• Crisis Text Line: Offers free, 24/7 support by texting with a trained crisis counselor.
• Text: “HOME” to 741741
• Website: crisistextline.org
Domestic Violence & Abuse
National Domestic Violence Hotline: Provides confidential support for individuals experiencing domestic violence.
• Call: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
• Text: “START” to 88788
• Chat: thehotline.org
National Sexual Assault Hotline: Provides support for survivors of sexual assault.
• Call: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
• Chat: rainn.org