Emergency & Crisis Mental Health Hotlines

These 24/7 free hotlines provide immediate mental health support.

📞 Crisis Support (Free & 24/7)

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline | Call/Text: 988

  • National support for suicidal thoughts, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and crisis situations.

  • Available 24/7, confidential, and free.

• Crisis Text Line | Text: HOME to 741741

  • Provides free, anonymous text-based support from trained crisis counselors.

• SAMHSA National Helpline | Call: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

  • Substance use and mental health crisis support 24/7.

• National Domestic Violence Hotline | Call: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

  • Support for survivors of domestic abuse and trauma.

• Trans Lifeline | Call: 1-877-565-8860

  • Peer-to-peer support for transgender individuals in crisis.

Mental Health Services for Students & Youth

• JED Foundation

  • Mental health resources for high school and college students.

• Steve Fund

  • Mental health support for students of color.

• Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth) | Call: 1-866-488-7386 | Text: START to 678678

  • Free, confidential support for LGBTQ+ youth in crisis.

• YouthLine | Call: 1-877-968-8491 | Text: Teen2Teen to 839863

  • Peer support for teenagers experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, and bullying.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE ASSISTANCE

• FindTreatment.gov

  • A federal database to find state-funded rehab, detox centers, and therapy programs.

  • Search by zip code, insurance type, and treatment need.

• Substance Use Treatment Locator (SAMHSA)

  • Free directory for inpatient, outpatient, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) programs.

• National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

  • Education on treatment options & research-backed recovery methods.

• Partnership to End Addiction

  • Family support & treatment navigation for loved ones battling addiction.

• American Addiction Centers (AAC)

  • Helps individuals find low-cost or insurance-covered rehab facilities.

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)

These programs provide FDA-approved medications to treat opioid and alcohol addiction.

• Buprenorphine Treatment Locator

  • Find clinics that offer buprenorphine (Suboxone) for opioid dependence.

• Methadone Treatment Locator

  • Search for methadone clinics to manage opioid withdrawal.

• Naltrexone (Vivitrol) for Alcohol & Opioid Dependence

  • Find providers offering naltrexone for alcohol and opioid recovery.

Harm Reduction & Overdose Prevention

If you or someone you know uses substances, harm reduction programs provide safe-use strategies.

• National Harm Reduction Coalition

  • Provides naloxone (Narcan) training, overdose prevention, and syringe exchange programs.

• Never Use Alone Hotline | Call: 1-800-484-3731

  • Non-judgmental, anonymous hotline to prevent overdose deaths.

  • Stay on the phone while using in case of emergency.

• Next Distro

  • Free harm reduction supplies, including naloxone (Narcan) and test strips.

• Fentanyl Test Strips Locator

  • Find free or low-cost fentanyl test strips to reduce overdose risk.

Support Groups & Peer Recovery Programs

Recovery is easier with community support. These groups offer free in-person and online meetings.

• Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

  • 12-step recovery for alcohol use disorder (AUD).

  • Find local and virtual meetings.

• Narcotics Anonymous (NA)

  • 12-step support for individuals recovering from drug addiction.

• SMART Recovery

  • Non-religious, evidence-based addiction support alternative to AA.

• Celebrate Recovery

  • Faith-based recovery program for addiction and mental health.

• Al-Anon & Alateen

  • Support for families and loved ones of individuals struggling with addiction.