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🚨 Crisis Resources

Immediate help for mental health crises, substance abuse emergencies, and situations requiring urgent professional intervention.

⚠️ If This Is An Emergency

911
Immediate medical emergency or danger
988
Suicide crisis or mental health emergency
1-800-222-1222
Overdose or poisoning emergency

Don't hesitate to call for help. These services are free, confidential, and available 24/7.

24/7 Crisis Support Lines

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

988

Free and confidential emotional support 24/7 for people experiencing suicidal thoughts, mental health crisis, or emotional distress

Features & Services:

  • 24/7 availability
  • Multilingual support
  • Text and chat options available
  • Trained crisis counselors
  • Completely confidential

When to Call:

  • •Thoughts of suicide or self-harm
  • •Severe depression or anxiety
  • •Emotional crisis or distress
  • •Need someone to talk to immediately
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988
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Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741

Free, 24/7 support for people in crisis via text message

Features & Services:

  • Text-based support
  • Average response time under 5 minutes
  • Trained crisis counselors
  • Available in English and Spanish
  • Anonymous and confidential

When to Call:

  • •Prefer texting over talking
  • •In a situation where talking isn't safe
  • •Anxiety, depression, or suicidal thoughts
  • •Need immediate emotional support
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Text HOME to 741741
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SAMHSA National Helpline

1-800-662-4357

Treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental health and/or substance use disorders

Features & Services:

  • 24/7 availability
  • Free and confidential
  • Treatment referrals
  • Information services
  • Available in English and Spanish

When to Call:

  • •Need addiction treatment referrals
  • •Looking for local support groups
  • •Questions about substance abuse
  • •Mental health crisis related to addiction
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1-800-662-4357
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Poison Control Center

1-800-222-1222

Emergency assistance for drug overdoses, poisoning, and medication-related emergencies

Features & Services:

  • 24/7 emergency support
  • Immediate medical guidance
  • Expert poison specialists
  • Free consultation
  • Can provide life-saving information

When to Call:

  • •Suspected overdose
  • •Accidental poisoning
  • •Medication overdose
  • •Ingestion of harmful substances
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1-800-222-1222
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Recognizing Warning Signs

Immediate Danger Signs

  • •Threats to hurt or kill themselves
  • •Looking for ways to die (weapons, pills, etc.)
  • •Talking about death or suicide
  • •Feeling hopeless or having no purpose
  • •Feeling trapped with no way out
  • •Unbearable emotional or physical pain
Call 911 or 988 immediately

Serious Warning Signs

  • •Dramatic mood changes
  • •Withdrawing from family and friends
  • •Giving away prized possessions
  • •Saying goodbye as if for the last time
  • •Increased alcohol or drug use
  • •Taking dangerous risks
Call 988 or get professional help within 24 hours

Concerning Changes

  • •Loss of interest in activities
  • •Changes in eating or sleeping patterns
  • •Decline in performance at work/school
  • •Increased irritability or anger
  • •Expressing feelings of being a burden
  • •Social isolation
Encourage professional support and monitor closely

Additional Crisis Support

Professional Support

Get immediate professional guidance for family crisis situations

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Support Groups

Connect with others who understand what you're going through

Find Support Groups →

Educational Resources

Learn about crisis management and family support strategies

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