4 National Mental Health Crisis Hotlines You Need to Know
Erin Wysong-Warren, LPC-S, NCC, CSAT, CPTT
National 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline –988
Formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, this lifeline provides free and confidential support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This has been a trusted national resource since 2005. In July 2022, the FCC designated the new 3-digit number with the intention of it becoming as commonplace as calling 9-1-1 for physical emergencies. This designation is meant to destigmatize mental health emergencies and provide free emergency support to anyone in crisis.
Call or Text 9-8-8
Veterans and Service Members call 9-8-8 and press 1 for additional support. You do not need to qualify through the VA to receive help. This is a completely free resource.
This resource provides specialized support to anyone who needs additional support including but not limited to individuals with neurodivergence, persons of color, maternal mental health, youth, disaster survivors, LGBTQIA+, Attempt Survivors, Spanish Speaking Individuals, and those who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have hearing loss. For more information go to: 988lifeline.org
National Sexual Assault Hotline
The Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network (RAINN) has helped over 3.7 million survivors and their loved ones. RAINN provides sensitive support to all who seek it, and has a 27 year proven track record of helping survivors from all walks of life. RAINN also provides LGBTQIA+ specific support and resources.
Call 800-656-4673
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Since 1996, “The Hotline” has fielded over 5.5 million calls, chats, and texts from survivors and their loved ones. They offer 24/7 support 365 days a year providing confidential support, connection to resources, and personalized safety planning.
Text “Start” to 88788 or Call 800-799-7233
Native American and Alaska Native Survivors can call or text 1-844-7NATIVE (1-844-762-8483) for additional support.
Trevor Project Crisis Hotline
A special hotline for LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-24 in crisis. All counselors are trained to understand the challenges of LGBTQIA+ youth. Connect with a crisis counselor 24/7 365 days a year from anywhere in the United States.
Text “Start” to 678-678 or Call 866-488-7386
If you are in not in crisis and are in search of longer-term therapeutic support in the state of Texas, please contact Erin Wysong-Warren, LPC-S, NCC, CSAT, CPTT at 214-906-5138
About the Author
Erin Wysong-Warren
LPC-S, NCC, CSAT, CPTT