📞 National Crisis Hotlines
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Dial 988
(Immediate help for suicidal thoughts, mental health crisis, or emotional distress. Connects you with trained crisis counselors.)
SAMHSA National Helpline – 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
(Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Provides free, confidential help for individuals and families facing substance use and mental health issues.)
Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741
(Connects you with a crisis counselor via text message.)
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) HelpLine – 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
(Provides mental health information, support, and resources. Not a crisis line but great for guidance.)
🚑 Substance Abuse & Addiction Hotlines
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) General Service Office – 212-870-3400
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) World Services – 818-773-9999
Partnership to End Addiction Helpline – 1-855-378-4373
🛡 Specialized Hotlines
Veterans Crisis Line – Dial 988, then Press 1
(For veterans and their loved ones. Also available via text: 838255.)
National Domestic Violence Hotline – 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
(For those whose mental health/substance struggles are connected with abuse situations.)
National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN) – 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
(For those struggling with trauma or abuse-related crises.)
🌎 For International Needs
If outside the U.S., visit findahelpline.com to find local hotlines by country.