🇺🇸 United States Resources
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Phone: 988 (call or text)
Available: 24/7
Free, confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources.
Visit Website →Crisis Text Line
Text: "HELLO" to 741741
Available: 24/7
Free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text with a trained Crisis Counselor.
Visit Website →SAMHSA National Helpline
Phone: 1-800-662-4357
Available: 24/7
Substance abuse and mental health treatment referral and information service.
Visit Website →Veterans Crisis Line
Phone: 988, then press 1
Text: 838255
Available: 24/7
Confidential crisis support for Veterans and their families.
Visit Website →The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+)
Phone: 1-866-488-7386
Text: "START" to 678678
Available: 24/7
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth.
Visit Website →Trans Lifeline
Phone (US): 1-877-565-8860
Available: Daily
Peer support hotline for transgender people by transgender people.
Visit Website →🌍 International Resources
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What to Expect When You Call
If you've never called a crisis line before, here's what typically happens:
1. You'll speak with a trained counselor
Crisis counselors are trained to listen without judgment and provide support.
2. The call is confidential
Your conversation is private. They won't share your information without your permission.
3. They'll listen and assess
The counselor will listen to what you're going through and help assess your immediate safety.
4. They'll help you create a safety plan
Together, you'll work on steps to help you stay safe and connect you with resources.
Note: If you're in immediate danger to yourself or others, the counselor may need to contact emergency services to ensure your safety.
⚠️ Important Disclaimer
ALETHE is NOT a crisis service or emergency mental health provider.
ALETHE is a mental health tracking tool designed to help you understand patterns in your mood, sleep, and consciousness over time. It is not a substitute for professional mental health care and is not monitored 24/7.
If you're in crisis, please use the resources listed above or contact emergency services immediately.