This directory is intended primarily for people in the United States and U.S. territories. Availability, languages, and hours vary by service and location.
Confidential does not always mean anonymous. Services may receive a phone number or IP address, keep notes or recordings, or contact emergency services in limited circumstances. Calls and texts may remain in device history and may appear on a phone bill.
Free, confidential support for suicidal thoughts, mental-health distress, or a substance-use crisis.
Available 24/7 in the United States and territories. For Spanish, press 2 when calling or text AYUDA to 988. TTY users can use relay or dial 711 then 988. ASL videophone support is available from the official accessibility page. 988 ASL, TTY, and accessibility options Official source · Last reviewed July 28, 2026Text-based support with a trained volunteer crisis counselor for any type of emotional crisis.
Free, confidential, and available 24/7 in the United States. Official source · Last reviewed July 28, 2026Treatment referrals and information for mental-health and substance-use concerns.
Free, confidential, 24/7, 365 days a year. Official source · Last reviewed July 28, 2026Mental-health information, support, and resource navigation for individuals and families. This is not a crisis line.
Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. ET. Official source · Last reviewed July 28, 2026Crisis counseling for emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
Available 24/7. Official source · Last reviewed July 28, 2026Confidential safety planning, support, and local resources for domestic violence.
Available 24/7. Official source · Last reviewed July 28, 2026Confidential support and local services for anyone affected by sexual violence.
Available 24/7. Official source · Last reviewed July 28, 2026Professional crisis counseling and resources for child abuse and neglect concerns.
Call, text, or chat 24/7. Official source · Last reviewed July 28, 2026If a child is missing, contact local law enforcement immediately, then call NCMEC. Use the CyberTipline to report suspected online child sexual exploitation.
NCMEC's call center is available 24/7. If there is immediate danger, call 911. Official source · Last reviewed July 28, 2026Confidential help, safety planning, and referrals for potential trafficking situations.
Available 24/7. Official source · Last reviewed July 28, 2026Confidential support for teens and young adults affected by dating abuse.
Available 24/7. Official source · Last reviewed July 28, 2026Culturally grounded support for Native Americans and Alaska Natives affected by domestic or sexual violence.
Available 24/7. Official source · Last reviewed July 28, 2026ASL-accessible crisis counseling, advocacy, and referrals for Deaf people affected by domestic violence.
Free, confidential, and available 24/7. Official source · Last reviewed July 28, 2026Confidential crisis support for Veterans, service members, National Guard, Reserve, and their loved ones.
Available 24/7; VA enrollment is not required. Official source · Last reviewed July 28, 2026Confidential crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people.
Available 24/7. Official source · Last reviewed July 28, 2026Confidential support and resources for runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth and their families.
Available 24/7. Official source · Last reviewed July 28, 2026Connects older adults and families to local transportation, meals, housing, caregiver, and aging services.
A public service of the U.S. Administration for Community Living. Phone support is available on weekdays; confirm current staffed hours on the official site. Web resources remain available outside phone hours. Official source · Last reviewed July 28, 2026Free, confidential support before, during, and after pregnancy for people and their loved ones.
Available 24/7 in English and Spanish, with interpreters. Official source · Last reviewed July 28, 2026Confidential help and treatment connections for gambling-related harm.
National call and text support. Official source · Last reviewed July 28, 2026Immediate expert guidance for possible poisoning, medication mistakes, or toxic exposure.
Free and confidential, 24/7. The online tool is not for intentional or self-harm exposures. Call 911 for collapse, seizure, trouble breathing, or inability to wake. Official source · Last reviewed July 28, 2026If someone cannot be awakened or is not breathing normally, call 911 immediately. Give naloxone if it is available and follow its instructions; begin CPR if trained.
Overdose is life-threatening. Stay with the person until emergency help arrives. Official source · Last reviewed July 28, 2026Anonymous, confidential support for sexual assault in the Department of Defense community.
Available 24/7 worldwide. Official source · Last reviewed July 28, 2026Call 911 for immediate danger or a life-threatening medical emergency. Crisis lines provide urgent emotional or safety support. NAMI, Eldercare, 211, and practical directories are non-emergency navigation services.
This broad national list is not exhaustive; local and state services also exist. Numbers and availability can change. Use each service’s official site for current details. Outside the U.S., contact your local emergency number or national crisis service.