Support & Resources

If you’re experiencing emotional distress, navigating a difficult situation, or concerned about your safety or well-being, the resources below may help. These hotlines and organizations offer support and can connect you with additional services in your area.

A note on privacy and confidentiality: Most hotlines listed below are confidential. Some may have limits to confidentiality when there are concerns for immediate safety. If you have questions about what information is private, you may ask the hotline directly before sharing details.

If you are in immediate danger or experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or your local emergency department right away.

Immediate Crisis Support

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Phone: 988

Text: 988
Chat: 988lifeline.org
24/7 support for anyone experiencing emotional distress, self-harm or suicidal thoughts, or a mental health crisis

Crisis Text Line

Text: HOME to 741741
24/7 mental health crisis support via text message

Domestic Violence

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Phone: 800-799-SAFE (7233)

Text: START to 88788

Chat: thehotline.org
24/7 support for anyone impacted by relationship abuse

Sexual Assault

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN)

Phone: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

Text: HOPE to 64673

Chat: RAINN.org/hotline
24/7 support for survivors of sexual violence

Substance Use & Addiction

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline

Phone: 800-662-HELP (4357)
24/7 support for individuals and family members experiencing substance use concerns

Eating Disorders

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) Helpline

Phone: 888-375-7767 [Monday-Friday, 10am-10pm EST]
Peer support for anyone struggling with eating or body image concerns

National Alliance for Eating Disorders Hotline

Phone: 866-662-1235 [Monday-Friday, 9am-7pm EST]

Email: referrals@allianceforeatingdisorders.com

Support from licensed therapists for anyone impacted by disordered eating

Children

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline

Phone: 800-422-4453

Text: GO to 800-422-4453

Chat: childhelphotline.org
24/7 support from counselors for concerns related to child safety

Child Protective Services (CPS)

CPS contact details vary by state. Find your local CPS by Googling your state + child protective services, and selecting a .gov website from your search results. CPS contact information can typically be found within state agencies such as the Department of Human Services (DHS), the Department of Social Services (DSS), the Department of Children and Families (DCF), and the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS).

24/7 hotline for reporting concerns of child abuse and neglect

Teenagers and Young Adults

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Teen & Young Adult Helpline

Phone: 800-950-NAMI (6264) [Monday-Friday, 10am-10pm EST]

Text: FRIEND to 62640

Email: helpline@nami.org
Peer-to-peer hotline providing 1:1 emotional support, including mental health information and resources

Love is Respect

Phone: 1-866-331-9474

Text: LOVEIS to 22522

Chat: loveisrespect.org

Support and resources around teen and young adult relationships

Vulnerable Adults

Adult Protective Services (APS)

APS contact details vary by state. Find your local APS by Googling your state + adult protective services, and selecting a .gov website from your search results. APS contact information can typically be found within state agencies such as the Department of Human Services (DHS), the Department of Social Services (DSS), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS).

24/7 hotline for reporting concerns of vulnerable adult abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and exploitation

LGBTQIA+

LGBT National Help Center [Monday-Friday, 2pm-11pm EST; Saturday, 12pm-5pm EST]

National Hotline: 888-843-4564

National Coming Out Support Hotline: 888-688-5428

National Youth Talkline [ages 25 and younger]: 800-246-7743

National Senior Hotline [ages 50 and older]: 888-234-7243
Peer support hotline run by and for members of the LGBTQIA+ community

The Trevor Project [ages 13-24]

Phone: 866-488-7386
Text: START to 678678
Chat: thetrevorproject.org/get-help
24/7 support for LGBTQ+ youth struggling with concerns like coming out, identity, depression, and suicide

Trans Lifeline

Phone: 877-565-8860 [Monday-Friday, 1pm-9-pm EST]
Peer support hotline run by and for trans and questioning community members

Veterans & Military Families

Veterans Crisis Line

Phone: 988, then press 1
Text: 838255

Chat: veteranscrisisline.net/get-help-now/chat
24/7 support for veterans, service members, and their families