Crisis support services offer immediate, compassionate assistance to individuals experiencing emotional or mental health crises. They are designed to offer a safe, confidential space for people in need around the clock. For life-threatening emergencies or if you or someone else is in immediate danger, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room for immediate assistance.
The 988 Lifeline is a free, confidential service available 24/7 for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis. Call or text 988 to connect with trained counselors who offer compassionate support and help you find local resources.
Trans Lifeline offers peer support for transgender people in crisis, staffed entirely by trans counselors. In the U.S., call (877) 565-8860; in Canada, call (877) 330-6366. You can also email contact@translifeline.org.
Text “HELLO” to 741741 to reach a trained crisis counselor anytime, day or night. This free and confidential text-based service is ideal for those who prefer to communicate discreetly or find it easier to open up via text.