Toll Free Numbers and Hotlines

Crisis Support and Emergency Resources Available 24/7

Emergency Situations

If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 immediately.

Crisis and Mental Health Support

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

24/7, free and confidential support

988

Text: Text "HOME" to 741741

suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Crisis Text Line

Free, 24/7 support via text

Text HOME to 741741

crisistextline.org

SAMHSA National Helpline

Treatment referral and information service

1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Available 24/7, 365 days a year

samhsa.gov

NAMI National Helpline

National Alliance on Mental Illness

1-800-950-NAMI (6264)

Mon-Fri 10am-10pm ET

nami.org

Substance Abuse Support

SAMHSA National Helpline

Substance abuse treatment referrals

1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Alcoholics Anonymous

AA General Service Office

(212) 870-3400 aa.org

Narcotics Anonymous

NA World Services

(818) 773-9999 na.org

Al-Anon Family Groups

Support for families of alcoholics

1-888-4AL-ANON (425-2666) al-anon.org

Domestic Violence and Abuse

National Domestic Violence Hotline

24/7 confidential support

1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

Text: Text START to 88788

thehotline.org

National Sexual Assault Hotline

RAINN 24/7 confidential support

1-800-656-HOPE (4673) rainn.org

National Child Abuse Hotline

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline

1-800-4-A-CHILD (422-4453) childhelp.org

National Human Trafficking Hotline

24/7 confidential support

1-888-373-7888

Text: 233733

Youth and Teen Support

National Runaway Safeline

24/7 crisis intervention for runaway, homeless and at-risk youth

Boys Town National Hotline

Crisis counseling for teens and families

1-800-448-3000 boystown.org

National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline

24/7 support for teens experiencing dating violence

1-866-331-9474

Text: Text LOVEIS to 22522

LGBTQ National Hotline

The Trevor Project Crisis Support

1-866-488-7386 thetrevorproject.org

Specialized Support Services

National Eating Disorders Association

Information and referral helpline

1-800-931-2237 nationaleatingdisorders.org

National Problem Gambling Helpline

24/7 confidential support

1-800-522-4700 ncpgambling.org

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for Veterans

Veterans Crisis Line

1-800-273-8255 (Press 1)

Text: 838255

National Postpartum Depression International

Support for postpartum depression

1-800-944-4PPD (4773) postpartum.net

Important Information

  • Most hotlines are available 24/7 unless otherwise noted
  • All calls are confidential and many are anonymous
  • Trained counselors are available to provide immediate support
  • Many services offer text and chat support in addition to phone calls
  • Don't hesitate to reach out - help is always available
Kathy Howard

Kathy Howard

College & Career Counselor

(903) 465-6321 x245

Quick Reference

Emergency: 911
Suicide Prevention: 988
Crisis Text: 741741
SAMHSA: 1-800-662-4357

Help is Always Available

You are not alone. Trained professionals are standing by 24/7 to provide support, crisis intervention, and resources.