Text & Telephone Helplines

I recognize that reaching out for help can be challenging and daunting. It's important to know that if you're struggling, there are organizations ready to offer support.

I've gathered a list of general helplines in one convenient place for you. While it's not exhaustive, I've focused primarily on resources available in the US, where I reside. 

With your assistance, one day we can expand this list to encompass resources not only in the US but worldwide, catering to people everywhere. Your input and suggestions are invaluable, so please don't hesitate to reach out with any recommendations. Together, we can make a difference in ensuring support is accessible to all who need it.

SAMHSA’s National Helpline

SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. 

 1-800-662-HELP (4357) 

https://findtreatment.gov/

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or Text or Chat the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

988. Hours are available 24/7 and the cost is free.

OR

Text HOME to 741741 to reach a trained Crisis Counselor through Crisis Text Line, a global not-for-profit organization. Free, 24/7, confidential.

https://988lifeline.org/

National Domestic Violence Hotline

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Website:thehotline.org

Phone: 1-800-799-SAFE

Text: "START" to 88788

LGBT National Hotline

SERVICES ARE ALWAYS FREE & CONFIDENTIAL

All LGBTQIA+ volunteer peer support

We do this every day we are open through our hotlines, online chat programs, email services, and publicly accessible online databases of resources.

https://lgbthotline.org/

LGBT National Hotline: 888-843-4564

LGBT National Coming Out Support Hotline: 888-688-5428

LGBT National Youth Talkline: 800-246-7743

LGBT National Senior Hotline: 888-234-7243

Call Blackline

Call BlackLine® provides a space for peer support, counseling, reporting of mistreatment, witnessing and affirming the lived experiences for folxs who are most impacted by systematic oppression with an LGBTQ+ Black Femme Lens. 

Call BlackLine® prioritizes BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color). By us for us.

Call BlackLine®  has an App! Available in Apple’s App Store® and Google Play™

www.callblackline.com/


Phone: 800-604-5841


Trans Lifeline

Radical Community Care

Trans Lifeline provides trans peer support for our community that’s been divested from police since day one. 

We’re run by and for trans people.

https://translifeline.org/


US Phone: 877-565-8860  

Canada Phone: 877-330-6366 


Wild Flower Alliance Peer Support Line

What is a Peer Support Line?

A peer support line (sometimes referred to as a ‘warmline’) is a private phone line that you can call to:

Our peer support line is answered by a trained peer supporter who has their own first-hand experience with psychiatric diagnosis, trauma, addiction, and/or other interrupting challenges. This line does not collect personal information, perform assessment, or call crisis or the police.

https://wildfloweralliance.org/peer-support-line/


Phone: 888-407-4515 

Thrive Lifeline

If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis and need to chat with a qualified crisis responder, we are here for you.

If you are an underrepresented individual (person of color, LGBTQ2S+, person living with disabilities, neurodivergent, and/or other marginalized identities), and experiencing obstacles because of (or simply have questions about) your identities, we want to help you navigate those.

Please text “THRIVE” to begin your conversation with us 24/7/365, from anywhere: +1.313.662.8209

We are experienced suicide interveners who will help keep you safe during times of acute mental health crises. If you are not in an acute crisis, but are dealing with stress as you navigate identity, orientation, or barriers to academic and professional entry, we can help! We are here to support your whole-self and we’re happy to help you during these troubling times.

THRIVE Lifeline offers 24/7/365 judgment-free, confidential text messaging to individuals aged 18+.

Click here for a list of other non-carceral support options in addition to THRIVE Lifeline

https://thrivelifeline.org/


Phone: 313-662-8209 

StrongHearts Native Helpline

StrongHearts Native Helpline (1-844-762-8483) is a 24/7 confidential and anonymous culturally-appropriate domestic and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans. StrongHearts advocates offer the following services at no cost:


https://strongheartshelpline.org/

SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline 

The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) is the first national hotline dedicated to providing year-round disaster crisis counseling. This toll-free, multilingual, crisis support service is available 24/7 to all residents in the U.S. and its territories who are experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline


Call or text 1-800-985-5990.

Español: Llama o envía un mensaje de texto 1-800-985-5990 presiona “2.”

For Deaf and Hard of Hearing ASL Callers: To connect directly to an agent in American Sign Language, click the "ASL Now" button below or call 1-800-985-5990 from your videophone. ASL Support is available 24/7. FAQs for ASL NOW users.  ASL NOW



The Trevor Project 

The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+ young people. We provide information & support to LGBTQ+ 
young people 24/7, all year round.

https://www.thetrevorproject.org/


Call 1-866-488-7386

Text 678-678

Veterans Crisis Line 

24/7, confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones

You don't have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect.

https://www.veteranscrisisline.net


Call 988 & press 1

Text 838255


National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) HelpLine 

You are not alone! If you are struggling with your mental health, the NAMI HelpLine is here for you. Connect with a NAMI HelpLine volunteer today.  

https://www.nami.org/help


Call the NAMI Helpline at 800-950-6264

Or text "HelpLine" to 62640


Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline 

The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline Crisis counselors are there to support those concerned about or affected by child abuse and provide appropriate, individualized guidance for those that reach out. They can also help research additional resources that may be available. The hotline is staffed by live crisis counselors (not bots) who all have college education and life experience in working with child abuse, neglect, and maltreatment. Crisis counselors complete over 72 hours of training which includes supportive listening, crisis intervention, trauma-informed practices, and diversity.

https://www.childhelphotline.org/


Call or Text: 1-800-422-4453


National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Helpline 

Are you looking to speak with someone about eating disorders concerns for yourself or a loved one? Please call our partner organizations’ Helplines:

F.E.A.S.T provides support and education resources to parents and caregivers of loved ones impacted by eating disorders.

https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/

Rape Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) 

RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE, online.rainn.org y rainn.org/es) in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country and operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.

National Runaway Safeline 

For 50 years, the National Runaway Safeline (NRS) has been providing crisis intervention services to young people and their families while also offering prevention, educational and training programs to the network of runaway and homeless youth (RHY) service providers nationwide.

Call or Text: 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929)

https://www.nationalrunawaysafeline.org/