Please remember that if you or a loved one are experiencing thoughts of suicide or experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 911 or contact one of the 24/7 helplines:
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988 or visit 988lifeline.org
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
National Domestic Violence Hotline: Call 800-799-7233
Additional Resources
Please take care of yourself. You are not alone.
As we find ourselves halfway through September, I would be remised to not provide resources for aid and help. Listed down below are a variety of resources for you to keep for yourself, for others, and anyone else who may enter into your life.
National Resources: Immediate Help at Your Fingertips
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is the most comprehensive crisis resource in the United States . In July 2022, the U.S. transitioned the 10-digit National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to the easy-to-remember 988 .
Call or text 988 to connect with trained crisis counselors 24 hours a day, 7 days a week .
Chat online at 988lifeline.org .
For Spanish speakers: Call 988 and press "2," or text AYUDA to 988 .
For Deaf/HoH: Access is available, including videophone services for American Sign Language users .
The Lifeline is a national network of more than 200 local crisis centers, supported by SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) . An important feature is georouting—when you call or text 988, your contact is routed to a crisis center near your general physical location, not just your area code, so they can connect you with local resources .
Veterans Crisis Line
For Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and those who support them:
Call 988 and press "1" .
Text 838255 .
Crisis Text Line
For those who prefer texting over calling:
Text HOME to 741741 .
Available 24/7, connects you with trained crisis counselors.
SAMHSA National Helpline
For mental health and substance use support:
Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) .
This is a confidential, 24/7, free information service providing treatment referrals and support.
911 for Immediate Emergencies
If a situation is life-threatening—if someone is in immediate danger of harming themselves or others—call 911 . Let the dispatcher know it is a mental health crisis so they can send trained responders when possible.
State-Level Resources: Finding Help Close to Home
Every state has its own suicide prevention infrastructure, and many offer additional resources beyond the national hotlines. Here is how to find what is available in your area:
State Suicide Prevention Plans and Coordinators
All U.S. states have developed a suicide prevention plan, and many have formed distinct suicide prevention offices or public-private partnerships . These plans guide and coordinate suicide prevention activity across state agencies and community organizations .
Visit the Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) to view your state's current suicide prevention plan and contact information for your state's suicide prevention coordinator .
Visit afsp.org/statefacts to download AFSP State Fact Sheets for recent suicide mortality data, existing prevention activities, and related state laws for all 50 states, D.C., and Puerto Rico .
Examples of State Resources
Many states offer unique resources tailored to their communities:
Minnesota: The Minnesota Department of Health's Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Unit oversees state-funded prevention activities, supports regional coordinators, and funds community-based programs .
North Carolina: The Statewide Peer Warmline (855-PEERS NC, or 855-733-7762) offers 24/7 non-clinical support from Peer Support Specialists .
Hawaii: Beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, all public and private schools serving grades 6-12 must print 988, Crisis Text Line (HOME to 741741), and state/local mental health hotline numbers on student ID cards .
Connecticut: The state-funded WeAreCT website serves as a one-stop shop for dozens of behavioral health resources, including crisis intervention, suicide prevention, substance use treatment, and family caregiver support .
How to Find Your State's Resources
State Health Department Website: Most state health departments have a mental health or suicide prevention section.
NAMI State Chapters: Your state NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) chapter often maintains lists of local resources .
211 United Way: Dial 211 or visit your local 211 website to find emergency food, clothing, health care, shelter, and mental health resources .
SPRC State Database: The Suicide Prevention Resource Center provides contacts, events, current legislation, and news updates for each state .
What to Do with These Resources
Save 988 in your phone right now. You never know when you or someone you love might need it.
Share these numbers with friends, family, and colleagues. The more people who know, the more lives can be saved.
If you are worried about someone, you can call 988 yourself for guidance on how to help them.
If you are in crisis, reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness.
Please remember that if you or a loved one are experiencing thoughts of suicide or experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 911 or contact one of the 24/7 helplines:
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988 or visit 988lifeline.org
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
National Domestic Violence Hotline: Call 800-799-7233
Additional Resources
Please take care of yourself. You are not alone.
