Get Immediate Help
People often do not get mental health services because they do not know where to start.
Talk to your primary care doctor or another health professional about mental health problems. Ask them to connect you with the right mental health services.
If you do not have a health professional who can assist you, use these resources to find help for yourself, your friends, your family, or your students.
Emergency Medical Services — 911
If the situation is immediately life-threatening, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Call or text 988
If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, experiencing emotional distress, or having a mental health or substance-use crisis, call or text 988.
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline connects people with trained crisis counselors 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also use online chat through the 988 Lifeline website.
Veterans Crisis Line — Dial 988, then press 1
Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and their loved ones can reach the Veterans Crisis Line by dialing 988, then pressing 1.
Support is free, confidential, and available 24/7. You can also chat online or text 838255. You do not need to be enrolled in VA benefits or VA health care to use the service.
SAMHSA’s National Helpline — 1-800-662-HELP
For treatment referral and general information about mental health, drug, or alcohol issues, contact SAMHSA’s National Helpline:
1-800-662-HELP / 1-800-662-4357
TTY: 1-800-487-4889
This is SAMHSA’s free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service in English and Spanish for individuals and families facing mental health or substance-use disorders. It provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.
You can also search directly for treatment providers at FindTreatment.gov.