If you or someone else is in immediate danger or experiencing a life-threatening emergency: Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
If you are experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis but are not in immediate physical danger, call or text 988 to connect with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The service is free and confidential.
24/7 Crisis Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988
Free, confidential support for people experiencing emotional distress, mental health crises, or thoughts of suicide.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
Free, confidential, 24/7 crisis support by text.
The Trevor Project — LGBTQ+ Young People
Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678
Free, confidential, 24/7 crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people.
Trans Lifeline
Call 1-877-565-8860
Peer support for transgender people.
California Resources
California County Mental Health Services
Every California county has a 24/7 mental health crisis line and behavioral health system.
Find your county's crisis line, mental health services, and provider information through the California Department of Health Care Services.
https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/individuals/county-mental-health-plan-information/
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health — 24/7 Help Line
Call 1-800-854-7771
24/7 mental health and substance-use crisis support, referrals, and connection to in-person crisis response services throughout Los Angeles County.
https://dmh.lacounty.gov/acr/
CalHOPE Warm Line
Call 1-833-317-HOPE (4673)
Free, confidential, peer-run emotional support for Californians.
Current phone support is available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7 a.m.–11 p.m., and Thursday from 8 a.m.–10 p.m.
Update: Overnight coverage and the Spanish Warm Line are currently paused.
Soluna — Teens & Young Adults
Call 844-582-2111
Free, confidential mental health support for California teens and young adults ages 13–25, including coaching, peer support, and crisis help.
No insurance is required.
BrightLife Kids — Children & Families
Call (888) 275-5357
Free, confidential mental health support for California families with children ages 0–12, including guidance and support for parents and caregivers.
No insurance is required.
Washington Resources
Washington Regional Crisis Line
Call 1-877-266-1818
24/7 crisis support for Spokane, Adams, Ferry, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, and Stevens counties.
Available 24/7 for mental health and substance use crises.
Crisis services are available regardless of insurance status or ability to pay and may include phone support, referrals, mobile crisis response, crisis stabilization, and connection to higher levels of care when needed.
Native & Strong Lifeline
Call 988 and press 4, or text N8V to 988
Confidential crisis support specifically for American Indian and Alaska Native people in Washington, provided by Native crisis counselors
Specialized Support
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Text START to 88788
Free, confidential, 24/7 support for people experiencing domestic violence.
National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN)
Call 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
Free, confidential, 24/7 support for survivors of sexual assault.
Veterans Crisis Line
Call 988, then press 1
Text 838255
Available 24/7 for veterans, service members, and their loved ones.
ANAD Eating Disorders Helpline
Call 1-888-375-7767
Free peer support, encouragement, and treatment referrals for people navigating eating disorders or difficult relationships with food or body image.
Currently available Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–9 p.m. CT.
Poison Control
Call 1-800-222-1222
Free, confidential, expert assistance for possible poison exposures, available 24/7.
Planned Parenthood
Call 1-800-230-PLAN (7526)
For sexual and reproductive health care and information.
Community Resources
211
Call 211 or visit 211.org
Connects people with local health and human services, including housing, food, financial assistance, and other community resources.