Crisis Support
National Hotlines/textlines for US and CAN
In times of crisis or when you need additional support, there are various helplines available to provide immediate assistance. These dedicated hotlines are staffed by trained professionals who are ready to listen, offer guidance, and provide resources tailored to your specific needs. If you or someone you know is facing overwhelming challenges, remember that help is just a call or text away. These helplines are available 24/7 to lend a compassionate ear and help you navigate through difficult situations. You are not alone, and reaching out to these hotlines can be a vital step toward finding the support and care you need.
US
1. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Phone: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
Website: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
2. Crisis Text Line
Text "HELLO" to 741741
Website: https://www.crisistextline.org/
3. National Domestic Violence Hotline
Phone: 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)
Website: https://www.thehotline.org/
4. National Sexual Assault Hotline
Phone: 1-800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673)
Website: https://www.rainn.org/
5. National Child Abuse Hotline
Phone: 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
Website: https://www.childhelp.org/childhelp-hotline/
6. National Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Helpline
Phone: 1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357)
Website: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
7. Veterans Crisis Line
Phone: 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1)
Text to 838255
Website: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
8. National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Helpline
Phone: 1-800-931-2237
Website: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline
9. National Runaway Safeline
Phone: 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929)
Website: https://www.1800runaway.org/
10. Disaster Distress Helpline (SAMHSA)
Phone: 1-800-985-5990
Text "TalkWithUs" to 66746
Website: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline
11. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline
Phone: 1-800-950-NAMI (1-800-950-6264)
Website: https://www.nami.org/
12. National Parent Helpline
Phone: 1-855-4A PARENT (1-855-427-2736)
Website: https://www.nationalparenthelpline.org/
13. National Alliance for Grieving Children Helpline
Phone: 1-866-432-1542
Website: https://childrengrieve.org/
14. National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) Helpline
Phone: 1-630-577-1330
Website: https://anad.org/
15. National Helpline for Seniors
Phone: 1-800-677-1116
Website: https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx
16. National Human Trafficking Hotline
Phone: 1-888-373-7888 Text "HELP" or "INFO" to 233733
Website: https://humantraffickinghotline.org/
CAN
17. Crisis Services Canada
Phone: 1-833-456-4566
Text: 45645
Website: https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/
18. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Canada-wide)
Phone: 1-833-456-4566
Text: 45645
19. Kids Help Phone (for children and youth)
Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Text: CONNECT to 686868
Website: https://kidshelpphone.ca/
20. Hope for Wellness Helpline (for Indigenous peoples)
Phone: 1-855-242-3310
Website: https://www.hopeforwellness.ca/
21. Crisis Text Line Canada
Text: HOME to 686868
22. Canadian Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line
Phone: 1-866-925-4419
23. Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Helpline
Phone: 1-800-463-2338
Some moments in life call for different forms of support, and that's okay.