In crisis? Call or text 988 · Text HOME to 741741 · For LGBTQ+ youth, The Trevor Project
Crisis

If you need help right now.

Free, confidential crisis support — for teens, for parents, for anyone who needs it. Available 24/7. No insurance required. No charge.

First, the most important thing

If you or someone you love is in immediate physical danger, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. This page is for crisis support, not for a medical or psychiatric emergency that requires immediate intervention.

The resources below are free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day. None of them require insurance. None of them charge you. None will report you to school or to immigration.

Some are designed for the person in crisis. Some are designed for the parent or friend trying to help. We've noted which is which.

National lines

National crisis lines

These four resources cover the great majority of crisis needs. They are free, 24/7, and you do not have to be in active suicidal crisis to call them.

What to expect

Before you call

If you've never called a crisis line before, here's what's actually going to happen.