PHONE HELPLINES
This is an ever-evolving page containing helpful phone numbers that provide assistance for special mental health concerns. If you have any favorite phone helplines that you feel are missing from this page, please feel free to let me know!
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Phone helplines are listed in alphabetical order.
AUTISM SOCIETY NATIONAL HELPLINE
800-3-AUTISMÂ (800-328-8476)
The Autism Society’s National Helpline's trained Information & Referral (I&R) Specialists provide many resources to services and supports across the country.
CRISIS TEXT LINE
Text HOME to 741741
Connect with a trained crisis counselor to receive free, 24/7 crisis support via text message.
LOVE IS RESPECT
1-866-331-9474
Trained peer advocates are available 24/7/365 to offer education, support and advocacy to teens and young adults, as well as their concerned friends and family members, who have questions or concerns about their dating relationships.
LOVE IS RESPECT TEXT
Text* LOVEIS to 22522.
Trained peer advocates are available 24/7/365 to offer education, support and advocacy to teens and young adults, as well as their concerned friends and family members, who have questions or concerns about their dating relationships.
NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE
1−800−799−SAFE (1−800−799−7233)
Highly-trained advocates are available 24/7/365 to talk confidentially with anyone experiencing domestic violence, seeking resources or information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship.
NATIONAL EATING DISORDERS ASSOCIATION HELPLINE
1-800-931-2237
The NEDA Helpline is available Monday-Thursday from 9AM to 9PM ET, and Friday from 9AM to 5PM ET. Contact the Helpline for support, resources and treatment options for yourself or a loved one.
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH
1-800-950-NAMI (1-800-950-6264)
The NAMI HelpLine can be reached Monday through Friday, 10 am–6 pm, ET.
HelpLine staff and volunteers are prepared to answer your questions about mental health issues including, symptoms of mental health conditions, treatment options, local support groups and services, education programs, helping family members get treatment, and programs to help find jobs
NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE
1-800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673)
Connect with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area that offers access to a range of free services. Free help, 24/7.
THE NETWORK/LA RED HOTLINE
800-832-1901
Provides 24/7 confidential emotional support, information, referrals, safety planning, and crisis intervention for lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer and/or transgender (LGBQ/T) folks, as well as folks in SM/kink and polyamorous communities who are being abused or have been abused by a partner.
NEVER USE ALONE
800-484-3731
A life saving point of contact for people who use drugs. Non-judgmental, non-shaming, they are there to help you in the event of an overdose. If you are interested in getting help, they have resources available for you.
PARKINSON'S FOUNDATION HELPLINE
1-800-4PD-INFO (1-800-473-4636)
Staffed by nurses, social workers and therapists, the Helpline is here to support you in any possible way, including current disease information, medical issues including symptoms and treatments, health and social care, emotional support, referrals to health professionals, and community resources for local support
The Helpline is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET in either English or Spanish.
STRONGHEARTS NATIVE HELPLINE
1-844-7NATIVE (762-8483)
A safe domestic, dating and sexual violence helpline for American Indians and Alaska Natives, offering culturally-appropriate support and advocacy daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT. Anonymous and confidential.
SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE
1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
TRANS LIFELINE
877-565-8860
Trans Lifeline’s Hotline is a peer support service run by trans people, for trans and questioning callers. Our operators are located all over the U.S. and Canada, and are all trans-identified.
TREVOR LIFELINE
1-866-488-7386
A crisis intervention and suicide prevention phone service for LGBTQ youth available 24/7.
TREVOR TEXT
Text START to 678678
A confidential and secure resource that provides live help for LGBTQ youth with a trained specialist, over text messages.
VETERANS CRISIS LINE
1-800-273-8255 and Press 1
Connect with the Veterans Crisis Line to reach caring, qualified responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Many of them are Veterans themselves.
In an Emergency
If you or a loved one is in immediate danger calling 911 and talking with police may be necessary. It is important to notify the operator that it is a psychiatric emergency and ask for an officer trained in crisis intervention or trained to assist people experiencing a psychiatric emergency.