Health Hotlines
**If you or your child is experiencing a mental health crisis, please immediately dial 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The Lifeline provides 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Call or text 988 to connect with a trained crisis counselor. Support is also available via live chat. Para ayuda en español, llame al 988.
Disaster Distress Hotline
People affected by any disaster or tragedy can call this helpline, sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, to receive immediate counseling. Call or text 1-800-985-5990 to connect with a trained professional from the closest crisis counseling center within the network.
Crisis Text Line
Text HELLO to 741741 for free and confidential support 24 hours a day throughout the U.S.
TXT 4 HELP
Created by National Safe Place, this nationwide, 24-hour text service provides support for teens in crisis.
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The Lifeline provides 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Call or text 988 to connect with a trained crisis counselor. Support is also available via live chat. Para ayuda en español, llame al 988.
Disaster Distress Hotline
People affected by any disaster or tragedy can call this helpline, sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, to receive immediate counseling. Call or text 1-800-985-5990 to connect with a trained professional from the closest crisis counseling center within the network.
Crisis Text Line
Text HELLO to 741741 for free and confidential support 24 hours a day throughout the U.S.
TXT 4 HELP
Created by National Safe Place, this nationwide, 24-hour text service provides support for teens in crisis.
More NIH Information Lines
Resources by Topic
Child/Adolescent Mental Health
NIMH National Institute of Mental Health
Child Mind Institute
Teens & Young Adult Mental Health
Your Life Your Voice
Resources and Helpful Links for Teens and Young Adults
SASM Mental Health Resources For Adolescents and Young Adults
Teen Line
Parent/Caregiver Resources
Mental Health.gov - supporting your child's mental health
Play Therapy
Association For Play Therapy
BIPOC (Black, Indigenous & People of Color)
APP: Liberate
ADHD
Chadd.org
Trauma
https://www.nctsn.org
OCD
IOCDF.org
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors
The TLC Foundation for Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors
NIMH National Institute of Mental Health
Child Mind Institute
Teens & Young Adult Mental Health
Your Life Your Voice
Resources and Helpful Links for Teens and Young Adults
SASM Mental Health Resources For Adolescents and Young Adults
Teen Line
Parent/Caregiver Resources
Mental Health.gov - supporting your child's mental health
Play Therapy
Association For Play Therapy
BIPOC (Black, Indigenous & People of Color)
APP: Liberate
ADHD
Chadd.org
Trauma
https://www.nctsn.org
OCD
IOCDF.org
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors
The TLC Foundation for Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors