Crisis Resources & Support

If you're experiencing a mental health crisis, you're not alone. Immediate help is available 24/7.

If you're in immediate danger, call 911

This page provides mental health resources. For medical emergencies, always contact emergency services immediately.

Crisis Hotlines

Free, confidential support available 24/7

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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

24/7 suicide prevention and crisis support

988

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Crisis Text Line

24/7 crisis support via text message

Text HOME to 741741

SAMHSA National Helpline

Treatment referral and information service

1-800-662-4357

Domestic Violence Hotline

24/7 support for domestic violence survivors

1-800-799-7233

LGBTQ National Hotline

Support for LGBTQ+ individuals and families

1-888-843-4564

Veterans Crisis Line

24/7 crisis support for veterans

1-800-273-8255(Press 1)

Emergency Resources

When you need immediate intervention

Call 911

For immediate medical emergencies

Call Now

Go to Emergency Room

For immediate psychiatric evaluation

Call Mobile Crisis Team

Contact your local mobile crisis unit

Crisis Warning Signs

Recognize when someone may be in crisis

Watch for these signs:

Talking about wanting to die or hurt themselves

Looking for ways to kill themselves

Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live

Talking about feeling trapped or being in unbearable pain

Talking about being a burden to others

Increasing use of alcohol or drugs

Acting anxious or agitated

Withdrawing from family and friends

Changing eating and sleeping habits

Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge

Taking risks that could lead to death

Giving away prized possessions

Saying goodbye to loved ones

Putting affairs in order, making a will

Self-Care During Crisis

Immediate strategies to help you cope

Take these steps to help yourself:

Reach out to a trusted friend or family member

Practice deep breathing exercises

Remove access to means of self-harm

Create a safety plan with specific steps

Use grounding techniques (5-4-3-2-1 method)

Listen to calming music or guided meditation

Take a warm shower or bath

Write down your feelings

Stay with someone you trust

Remind yourself that feelings pass

Professional Help

Finding ongoing support for your mental health

Find a Therapist

Locate mental health professionals in your area

Crisis Planning

Create a safety plan for future crises

Support Groups

Connect with others who understand

Find Local Mental Health Resources

Use these tools to find specific resources in your area

211 is a free, confidential service that connects you with local resources for mental health, crisis intervention, support groups, and counseling services in your specific area.

Important Disclaimer

If you are experiencing a medical emergency or are in immediate danger, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

The resources on this page are for informational purposes and crisis support. They do not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Thought Garden and its content are not substitutes for professional mental health services.

If you are having thoughts of suicide or self-harm, please reach out to one of the crisis hotlines listed above immediately. Help is available, and you are not alone.