Get help now
Finding a therapist takes time. If you need to talk to someone today, these free services are open around the clock.
If you or someone else is in danger
Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
If you are thinking about suicide, or worried about someone who is, call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org. It's free, confidential, and open 24/7.
Crisis and support lines
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988
For anyone in emotional distress or a suicidal crisis. Spanish and interpretation in more than 240 languages are available.
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Veterans Crisis Line
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Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
Text with a trained crisis counselor if talking on the phone feels like too much.
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The Trevor Project
Call 1-866-488-7386
Crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people under 25.
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Trans Lifeline
Call 1-877-565-8860
Peer support run by and for trans people.
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SAMHSA National Helpline
Call 1-800-662-4357
Free treatment referrals and information for mental health and substance use, in English and Spanish, 24/7. Not a crisis line.
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NAMI HelpLine
Call 1-800-950-6264
Information, resources, and peer support from the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Weekdays, not for emergencies.
Numbers and hours can change. If a line doesn't connect, call or text 988, which can route you to local help. Tendwell is a directory and cannot respond to emergencies or messages about someone's safety.
When it's not an emergency
If you're struggling but safe, a therapist can help with what's going on. Search therapists near you, or look at online therapy services if you want to start sooner.