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Help lines

Free lines for when you need a person. Every number here was read from the line’s own website on 12 November 2026. In an emergency in the United States, the number is 911.

Suicide or emotional crisis
988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineSupport for people in a mental health crisis, with call, text and chat.Call 988 · Text 988 · Open 24 hours a day, every day · English and Spanish988lifeline.org →
988 Lifeline chatOnline chat with the 988 Lifeline.Open 24 hours a day, every day · English and Spanishchat.988lifeline.org →
988 Lifeline in Spanish (text and chat)Spanish-language text and chat with the 988 Lifeline.Open 24 hours a day, every day · Spanish988lifeline.org/es →
988 Lifeline for Deaf and hard of hearing (988 Videophone)Crisis support for Deaf and hard of hearing people.Call Videophone: call 988 with a VP number. TTY: use your relay service or dial 711 then 988 · Text Send any message to 988 · Open 24 hours a day, every day988lifeline.org/help-yourself/for-deaf-hard-of-hearing →
Veterans Crisis LineFree, confidential support for veterans in crisis.Call Dial 988 then Press 1 (TTY 1-800-799-4889) · Text 838255 · Open 24 hours a day, every dayveteranscrisisline.net →
Crisis Text LineText with a live volunteer Crisis Counselor.Text HOME (or HOLA) to 741741 · Open 24 hours a day, every day · English and Spanishcrisistextline.org →
Domestic abuse
National Domestic Violence HotlineFree, confidential help with domestic violence; live chat available.Call 1-800-799-7233 (1.800.799.SAFE) · Text START to 88788 · Open 24 hours a day, every day · English; Spanish version of sitethehotline.org →
StrongHearts Native HelplineSafe, confidential, anonymous domestic and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans and Alaska Natives.Call 1-844-762-8483 (1-844-7NATIVE) · Text START to 1-844-762-8483 · Open 24 hours a day, every daystrongheartshelpline.org →
love is respectHealthy relationships help for teens and young adults; live chat available.Call 866-331-9474 · Text LOVEIS to 22522loveisrespect.org →
Sexual assault
National Sexual Assault HotlineSupport for survivors of sexual violence and the people close to them.Call 800.656.HOPE (4673) · Text HOPE to 64673rainn.org →
Child abuse
Childhelp National Child Abuse HotlineHotline for child abuse; live chat available.Call (800) 422-4453 · Text GO to 800.422.4453 · Spanish noted (Se Habla Español)childhelphotline.org →
Runaway and homeless youth
National Runaway SafelineSupport line for runaway and homeless youth; chat available.Call 1-800-786-2929 (1-800-RUNAWAY) · Text to 1-800-786-2929 · Open 24 hours a day, every day1800runaway.org →
Missing or exploited children
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children 24-Hour HotlineHotline to report or get help with missing or sexually exploited children.Call 1-800-843-5678 · 24 hours a day, 7 days a weekmissingkids.org/gethelpnow/cybertipline →
LGBTQ+
The Trevor ProjectCrisis support for LGBTQ+ young people; chat available.Call 1-866-488-7386 (TTY 1-866-803-3699) · Text START to 678-678 · Open 24 hours a day, every daythetrevorproject.org/get-help →
Trans LifelinePeer support phone service run by trans people for trans and questioning peers.Call US (877) 565-8860; Canada (877) 330-6366 · Monday through Friday, 1 PM to 9 PM Eastern (10 AM to 6 PM Pacific) · English; Spanish (press 2)translifeline.org/hotline →
LGBT National HotlinePeer support, for any age.Call 888-843-4564 · Monday to Friday 2 PM to 11 PM Eastern; Saturday noon to 5 PM Easternlgbthotline.org →
LGBT National Coming Out Support HotlinePeer support around coming out.Call 888-688-5428 · Monday to Friday 2 PM to 11 PM Eastern; Saturday noon to 5 PM Easternlgbthotline.org →
LGBT National Youth TalklinePeer support for young people.Call 800-246-7743 · Monday to Friday 2 PM to 11 PM Eastern; Saturday noon to 5 PM Easternlgbthotline.org →
LGBT National Senior HotlinePeer support for older adults.Call 888-234-7243 · Monday to Friday 2 PM to 11 PM Eastern; Saturday noon to 5 PM Easternlgbthotline.org →
Immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers
USCIS Contact CenterQuestions about immigration applications and services.Call 800-375-5283 (TTY 800-767-1833) · Live calls and chats Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm Eastern; automated help 24 hours · Automated help in English or Spanishuscis.gov/contactcenter →
ICE ERO Detention, Removals and Information Line (DRIL)Detention and removals information line.Call 1-888-351-4024 · Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Eastern Time)ice.gov/contact →
UNHCR Help: United StatesInformation for refugees, asylum seekers and stateless people in the United States. Its services are free.English, Arabic, French, Spanishhelp.unhcr.org/usa →
Human trafficking
National Human Trafficking HotlineConfidential help for people affected by human trafficking; chat available.Call 1-888-373-7888 (TTY 711) · Text 233733 · Open 24 hours a day, every day · English and Spanishhumantraffickinghotline.org →
Substance use and mental health treatment
SAMHSA National HelplineTreatment referral and information.Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357); TTY 1-800-487-4889 · Text your 5-digit ZIP Code to 435748 (HELP4U) (English only) · Open 24 hours a day, every day · English and Spanishsamhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/national-helpline →
Disaster Distress HelplineCrisis counseling for people in the U.S. and its territories affected by disasters.Call 1-800-985-5990 (Spanish: press 2) · Text 1-800-985-5990 · Open 24 hours a day, every day · English and Spanishsamhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/disaster-distress-helpline →
Maternal mental health
National Maternal Mental Health HotlineFree, confidential support by trained counselors.Call 1-833-852-6262 (1-833-TLC-MAMA) · Text 1-833-852-6262 · Open 24 hours a day, every day · English and Spanishmmhla.org →
Older adults
Eldercare LocatorConnects older adults and caregivers with local services.Call 1-800-677-1116 · Text Send a text message to the same numbereldercare.acl.gov →
National Elder Fraud HotlineHelp for older adults who may be victims of fraud.Call 833-FRAUD-11 (833-372-8311) · Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. eastern time · English/Español/Other languages availableovc.ojp.gov/program/stop-elder-fraud/providing-help-restoring-hope →
Poison control
Poison Control (poison center)Free, expert, confidential help with poison emergencies; online tool also available.Call 1-800-222-1222 · Open 24 hours a day, every daypoison.org/contact-us →
General information and local services
211Connects people to local help; find your local 211.Call 211211.org →
USAGov Contact CenterAsk questions about federal programs, services and benefits; live chat available.Call 1-844-USAGOV1 (1-844-872-4681) · Englishusa.gov/contact →
Outside the United States
Find A HelplineDirectory of verified helplines in 175+ countries.findahelpline.com →
IASP Crisis Centres and HelplinesLinks to Find A Helpline, a directory in over 150 countries.iasp.info/crisis-centres-helplines →
Befrienders Worldwide directoryDirectory to find the nearest helpline.befrienders.org →

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