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📞 Immediate Crisis Support (24/7)988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

**Call or Text: **📱 988

Free, confidential support for suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, or other mental health crises — available 24/7 across the U.S.

Accessible in English & Spanish; connects you with trained counselors who can also help link to local services. 

Veterans Crisis Line (via 988)

Dial 988 then press 1 — specialized support for veterans and their loved ones. 

📱 Text & Chat SupportCrisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741 for free, confidential 24/7 support via text message.

Available for emotional distress, crisis support, suicidal thoughts, anxiety, depression, bullying, and more. 

988 Online Chat

Visit 988lifeline.org to chat online with a crisis counselor in real time. 

📘 National Organizations & ConnectorsNational Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) HelpLine (with referrals)

Free peer support, information, and referrals to services.

Phone: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)

Text: NAMI to 62640

Email and web support available during business hours.

Offers connections to local support groups and education programs. 

SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)

Federal agency offering mental health resources, treatment locators, and public guidance.

You can call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) to find local treatment facilities for mental health and substance use concerns. 

📘 Additional Help & Referrals211 (United Way)

Call 211 to connect with a resource specialist who can help identify local mental health services, crisis care, and longer-term support options (services available in many languages). 

Mental Health First Aid & MHA Resources

National group providing education and tools to understand mental health, find treatment options, and support others in crisis. 

🧠 Helpful Tips When in Crisis

If there’s immediate danger to life: Call 911 first and tell the operator it’s a psychiatric or mental health emergency. 

Support for loved ones: Many organizations (like NAMI) offer family support groups and caregiver resources. 

You can ask for crisis teams trained in de-escalation even when emergency responders are involved.