Need immediate support? Call or text 988, or text HOME to 741741 — free, confidential, available 24/7..
Immediate, 24/7 support if things feel like too much right now.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988, or chat online
Crisis Text Line — text HOME to 741741
This page is for looking ahead of time, not the fastest way to reach help in a genuine emergency — the lines above are.
Sage has curated 16 crisis lines resources. Every one reviewed before it’s added. Always free to search, no account needed.
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24 hours a day, by phone, text, or chat — real, trained people ready to help.
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Text HOME to 741741 — when speaking out loud isn't possible, 24/7 in English or Spanish.
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If calling feels like too much, the 988 Lifeline's online chat connects you with a trained crisis counselor in real time — text-based, confidential, and available right now.
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Day or night, in the language that feels most like home.
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Dial 988, press 1, or text 838255 — responders trained specifically in military culture, 24/7.
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24/7 support that affirms LGBTQ+ young people at their most vulnerable.
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Peer support run by trans people, for trans and questioning people — full anonymity, no non-consensual active rescue. Hours vary by region and it's weekdays only, so check before you call.
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Text STEVE to 741741 for a counselor who understands what racialized stress actually feels like — built on the belief that young people of color deserve support that sees race, identity, and daily pressure as connected, not separate problems.
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A confidential crisis center for the Jewish community — real help for abuse, addiction, and mental health, staffed by professionals who understand.
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Love Is Respect offers 24/7 crisis support — call, chat, or text LOVEIS to 22522 — for teens and young adults navigating dating stress, abuse, consent, and breakups, with a full Spanish-language site at espanol.loveisrespect.org.
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Trained support specialists, free and confidential, 24/7 in English and Spanish, by phone or text (HOPE to 64673) — you don't have to say what happened to get help.
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Free, 24/7 support specifically for distress connected to disasters and traumatic events — call or text 1-800-985-5990.
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Free, confidential treatment referrals 24/7/365, in English and Spanish — call 1-800-662-4357, or text your zip code to 435748 (HELP4U) to find help near you.
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Free, confidential, 24/7 support for anyone affected by relationship abuse — call 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788.
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A 24/7 culturally-grounded helpline for Native Americans and Alaska Natives affected by domestic or sexual violence.
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Free, confidential support for anyone worried about a child's safety — call or text 1-800-422-4453.
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