Mental health resources
A list of crisis lines and support services, organized by country, with each US state’s mental health agency. Choose where you are to see the services available to you.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call your local emergency number now — 911 in the US and Canada, 999 in the UK, 112 or 999 in Ireland, 000 in Australia, 111 in New Zealand, or 112 in India and much of Europe.
Please read: These resources are provided for informational purposes only. LuminaFeed is not a healthcare provider, is not affiliated with any of the organizations listed, and nothing on this page is medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listing a service is not an endorsement.
Phone numbers, hours, and services can change. Please check each organization’s website for current details. Last checked: November 2, 2026.
United States
In an emergency in the United States, call 911.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential support for anyone in emotional distress or a suicidal crisis, or worried about someone else. Calls are routed to a local crisis center based on your area code.
Available 24/7
988lifeline.orgCrisis Text Line
Free support by text message with a trained volunteer crisis counselor.
- Text HOME to 741741
Available 24/7
www.crisistextline.orgVeterans Crisis Line
For veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and the people who support them. VA enrollment isn’t required.
Available 24/7
www.veteranscrisisline.netThe Trevor Project
Crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people.
- Call 1-866-488-7386
- Text START to 678678
Available 24/7
www.thetrevorproject.orgTrans Lifeline
Peer support run by and for trans people.
- Call 1-877-565-8860
Check their website for current hours
translifeline.orgSAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential information and treatment referrals for mental health and substance use.
Available 24/7
samhsa.govNAMI HelpLine
Information, resource referrals, and support from the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Not a crisis line.
- Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
- Text helpline to 62640
Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. ET
nami.org211
Connects you with local community services, including mental health support, housing, and food assistance.
- Dial 211
FindTreatment.gov
A confidential, anonymous search tool from SAMHSA for finding mental health and substance use treatment near you.
- Search by location online
Your state’s mental health agency
Every state has an official agency that oversees public mental health services. Its website lists local programs, community clinics, and crisis services in your area.
See all state agencies
- Alabama: Alabama Department of Mental Health
- Alaska: Alaska Division of Behavioral Health
- Arizona: AHCCCS Behavioral Health
- Arkansas: Arkansas Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health
- California: California Department of Health Care Services: Mental Health
- Colorado: Colorado Behavioral Health Administration
- Connecticut: Connecticut Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services
- Delaware: Delaware Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health
- District of Columbia: DC Department of Behavioral Health
- Florida: Florida DCF Substance Abuse & Mental Health
- Georgia: Georgia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities
- Hawaii: Hawaii Adult Mental Health Division
- Idaho: Idaho Division of Behavioral Health
- Illinois: Illinois Division of Mental Health
- Indiana: Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction
- Iowa: Iowa HHS Behavioral Health
- Kansas: Kansas Behavioral Health Services (KDADS)
- Kentucky: Kentucky Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities
- Louisiana: Louisiana Office of Behavioral Health
- Maine: Maine Office of Behavioral Health
- Maryland: Maryland Behavioral Health Administration
- Massachusetts: Massachusetts Department of Mental Health
- Michigan: Michigan Department of Health and Human Services: Mental Health
- Minnesota: Minnesota Department of Human Services: Mental Health
- Mississippi: Mississippi Department of Mental Health
- Missouri: Missouri Department of Mental Health
- Montana: Montana Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Division
- Nebraska: Nebraska Division of Behavioral Health
- Nevada: Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health
- New Hampshire: New Hampshire DHHS Mental Health
- New Jersey: New Jersey Division of Mental Health & Addiction Services
- New Mexico: New Mexico Health Care Authority: Behavioral Health Services
- New York: New York State Office of Mental Health
- North Carolina: NC Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Use Services
- North Dakota: North Dakota Behavioral Health Division
- Ohio: Ohio Department of Behavioral Health
- Oklahoma: Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
- Oregon: Oregon Health Authority: Behavioral Health
- Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania DHS: Mental Health & Substance Use
- Rhode Island: Rhode Island BHDDH
- South Carolina: South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
- South Dakota: South Dakota Behavioral Health
- Tennessee: Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
- Texas: Texas HHS Mental Health & Substance Use
- Utah: Utah Office of Substance Use and Mental Health
- Vermont: Vermont Department of Mental Health
- Virginia: Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
- Washington: Washington Health Care Authority: Behavioral Health
- West Virginia: West Virginia Bureau for Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin: Wisconsin DHS Mental Health
- Wyoming: Wyoming Behavioral Health Division
Canada
In an emergency in Canada, call 911.
9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline
Support for anyone thinking about suicide or worried about someone else, in English and French.
- Call or text 9-8-8
Available 24/7
988.caKids Help Phone
Support for children, teens, and young adults by phone or text.
- Call 1-800-668-6868
- Text CONNECT to 686868
Available 24/7
kidshelpphone.caHope for Wellness Help Line
Culturally grounded support for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people across Canada. Services are offered in English and French, with Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut available on request.
- Call 1-855-242-3310
- Chat online at hopeforwellness.ca
Available 24/7
www.hopeforwellness.caUnited Kingdom
In an emergency in the United Kingdom, call 999.
NHS 111: mental health option
Urgent mental health help from the NHS. Call 111 and choose the mental health option.
- Dial 111 and choose the mental health option
- Or use NHS 111 online
Available 24/7
111.nhs.ukSamaritans
A confidential space to talk about anything that’s troubling you.
- Call 116 123
- Email jo@samaritans.org
Available 24/7, free from any phone
www.samaritans.orgShout
Free, confidential support by text message.
- Text SHOUT to 85258
Available 24/7
giveusashout.orgIreland
In an emergency in Ireland, call 112 or 999.
Samaritans Ireland
A confidential space to talk about anything that’s troubling you.
- Call 116 123
Available 24/7
samaritans.org/irelandAustralia
In an emergency in Australia, call 000.
Lifeline
Crisis support and suicide prevention for anyone in Australia.
- Call 13 11 14
- Text 0477 13 11 14
- Chat online at lifeline.org.au
Phone available 24/7. Check the website for text and chat hours.
www.lifeline.org.auBeyond Blue
Support for anxiety, depression, and wellbeing.
- Call 1300 22 4636
- Chat online at beyondblue.org.au
Phone available 24/7
www.beyondblue.org.au13YARN
Crisis support from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- Call 13 92 76
Available 24/7
www.13yarn.org.auKids Helpline
Free, confidential counselling for young people aged 5 to 25.
- Call 1800 55 1800
Available 24/7
kidshelpline.com.auNew Zealand
In an emergency in New Zealand, call 111.
1737, Need to Talk?
Free support from a trained counsellor.
- Call or text 1737
Available 24/7
1737.org.nzLifeline Aotearoa
Crisis support for anyone in New Zealand.
- Call 0800 543 354
- Text HELP to 4357
Available 24/7
www.lifeline.org.nzIndia
In an emergency in India, call 112.
Tele-MANAS
The national tele-mental health helpline from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Free counselling and referrals in many Indian languages.
- Call 14416
- Call 1-800-891-4416
Available 24/7
telemanas.mohfw.gov.inSomewhere else
Find A Helpline
A free directory of crisis lines and helplines in many countries, searchable by location and topic.
- Search online
Your local emergency number
If you’re in immediate danger, call your local emergency number. In many countries this is 112.