Crisis Phone Numbers and Warm Lines

If you are suicidal, or otherwise in crisis, please seek help. Below are some phone numbers where you can find immediate support. 

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

• Available 24/7/365. Free and confidential. “Whether you’re facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone.”
• Phone number: call or text 988, or chat online at 988lifeline.org
• Veterans: press 1, or select “veterans” in text or chat
• Spanish speakers: press 2, or select “Spanish language” in text or chat
• LGBTQIA+ youth: press 3, or select “LGBTQIA+ youth” in text or chat
• Deaf/hard of hearing: You can reach 988 Videophone by calling 988 with a VP number or connecting through the web portal on 988lifeline.org. You can also text or chat online. TTY users can use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988.

Other Crisis Phone Numbers

National Runaway Safeline:

For youth who have run away or are considering running away.

Call 1-800-786-2929

The Trevor Project: 

Crisis line for LGBTQIA+ youth.

Call 1-866-488-7386 or text “start to 678-678

Trans Lifeline:

Peer support phone service run by trans people for people who are trans or questioning. “Call us if you need someone trans to talk to, even if you’re not in a crisis or if you’re not sure you’re trans.”

(877) 565-8860

Operating hours: Mon-Fri 1 PM — 9 PM Eastern

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Warm Lines

Hotlines or crisis lines tend to be focused on keeping you safe and connecting you to crisis service. Warmlines, on the other hand, are phone numbers you can call when you need someone to talk to, whether you’re in crisis or not. They generally run on a peer support model and are usually staffed by trained volunteers. They are free and confidential.

There are many warmlines, and they vary by state. Be sure to check their hours of operation, whether they take out of state calls, and any particular focus the line may have.

To find a warmline, visit www.warmline.org.