Mental health resources
A directory of crisis lines, treatment finders, and community support in the U.S. and around the world. If there is immediate danger or a medical emergency, call 911 or your local emergency number now.
Crisis & urgent support
Start here if someone needs help now or it feels hard to stay safe.
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Immediate support for mental health distress, suicidal thoughts, substance use concerns, or emotional crisis.
- Crisis Text Line
Text-based support when speaking out loud feels hard or you need a lower-pressure first step.
- Disaster Distress Helpline
Crisis counseling for people feeling overwhelmed after natural disasters, violence, or other large-scale traumatic events.
- National Domestic Violence Hotline
Safety planning, crisis support, and local referrals for anyone experiencing relationship abuse.
- RAINN Sexual Assault Support
Confidential help, next-step guidance, and local connections for survivors of sexual violence and their loved ones.
Government & public resource finders
Official resources that help people understand their options, find treatment, and locate lower-cost care.
- NIMH Help for Mental Illnesses
Federal guidance on how to get help, what kinds of care exist, and where to start if you are not sure what you need.
- SAMHSA Helplines
A federal directory of core mental health, substance use, disaster, and treatment-referral helplines.
- FindTreatment.gov
Search for state-licensed mental health and substance use treatment providers and programs.
- FindSupport.gov
A plain-language federal guide for finding behavioral health support, understanding care options, and navigating the system.
- HRSA Find a Health Center
Locate federally funded health centers that may offer mental health care, substance use care, and sliding-scale fees.
Specialized support
Help matched to a specific life situation, identity, or care context.
- Veterans Crisis Line
Confidential crisis support for veterans, service members, National Guard, Reserve members, and the people who care about them.
- National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
Free support for pregnant people, new parents, and families dealing with overwhelm, anxiety, depression, or adjustment stress.
- The Trevor Project
Crisis support and mental health resources for LGBTQ+ young people in the United States.
- Trans Lifeline
Peer support run by trans people for trans and questioning people who want someone affirming to talk to.
Community & peer support
Useful when someone needs guidance, local referrals, or support outside a crisis moment.
- NAMI HelpLine
Emotional support, mental health information, and resource guidance from the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
- Mental Health America
Finding-help guides, local affiliates, support options, and practical advice for getting connected to care.
- 211
A broad local support network for mental health, housing, food, caregiving, and other community needs.
International support
Select your country to find local emergency numbers and crisis hotlines.
Please select a country from the dropdown to view available resources.
A note on accuracy. Our international directory is updated regularly, but numbers can change. If you find a number that is no longer active, please contact us or verify local numbers via independent searches.