Emergency services
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Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988
Free, confidential support for suicide, self-harm, emotional distress, mental health struggles, or substance-use crisis.
988 LifelinePoison Control
1-800-222-1222
Free, confidential expert help for a possible poisoning or unsafe exposure.
Poison ControlDomestic violence support
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Free, confidential support from the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Internet use may be monitored on some devices.
The HotlineSexual assault support
1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
Free, confidential, 24/7 support through RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline.
RAINN HotlineVeterans Crisis Line
Dial 988, then press 1
Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and their loved ones can also text 838255.
Veterans Crisis LineMental health or substance-use treatment
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
SAMHSA offers confidential treatment referral and information in English and Spanish.
Find help through SAMHSAChild abuse concerns
Call or text 1-800-422-4453
The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline offers 24/7 support and guidance. Call 911 if a child is in immediate danger.
Childhelp HotlineResources are currently U.S.-focused. Phone numbers and links should be reviewed regularly against their official sources.