Crisis Helplines
If you think you or a tribe member may have a medical emergency please call your doctor or 911 immediately.
If ever you are feeling hopeless, suicidal, or simply in need of speaking with someone, there are numerous free and anonymous hotlines with trained operators available. See list below.
In case you need immediate help
Suicide Prevention / Depression Support
- US: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988 (available 24/7)
- US: Crisis Text Line — text HOME to 741741 (free, 24/7, confidential)
- US (Veterans): Veterans Crisis Line — dial 988 then press 1, or text 838255
- UK & Ireland: Samaritans — call 116 123 (free, 24/7) or email jo@samaritans.org
- CAN: Canada Suicide Crisis Helpline — call or text 988 (available 24/7)
- AUS: Lifeline Australia — call 13 11 14 or text 0477 13 11 14
- NZ: Lifeline New Zealand — call 0800 543 354 (available 24/7)
Substance Abuse / Alcoholism
- US: SAMHSA National Helpline (Drug & Alcohol Treatment Referral) — 1-800-662-4357 (free, confidential, 24/7)
- US: Al-Anon/Alateen Hotline (for friends and family) — 1-800-344-2666
- UK: Drinkaware — information and support for alcohol concerns
- AUS: Drug & Alcohol Helpline — 1800 198 024
- CAN: Drug & Alcohol Helpline — 1-800-565-8603
Eating Disorders
- US: National Alliance for Eating Disorders Helpline — 1-866-662-1235 (staffed by licensed therapists, Mon–Fri 9am–7pm ET)
- US: ANAD Helpline — 1-888-375-7767 (free peer support, Mon–Fri 10am–10pm ET)
Gambling Addiction
- US: National Problem Gambling Helpline — call, text, or chat 1-800-522-4700 (free, confidential, 24/7)
Self-Harm
- US: Crisis Text Line — text HOME to 741741 (free, 24/7 — trained counselors for self-harm and crisis)
- US: To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA) — resources, community, and help finding treatment for self-harm, depression, and addiction
Teen & Youth Crisis Support
- US: Teen Line — 1-800-852-8336 or text TEEN to 839863 (teens talking to teens, 6pm–10pm PT)
- US: Boys Town National Hotline — 1-800-448-3000 (youth and family crisis, 24/7)
- US: The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ youth) — 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678
Postpartum & Maternal Mental Health
- US: Postpartum Support International Helpline — 1-800-944-4773 (call or text, available in English and Spanish)
- US: National Maternal Mental Health Hotline — call or text 1-833-852-6262 (free, 24/7, multiple languages)
Rape, Abuse & Domestic Violence
- US: Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline — 1-800-422-4453
- US: National Domestic Violence Hotline — 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788
- US: Loveisrespect (teen dating abuse) — 1-866-331-9474 or text LOVEIS to 22522
- US: RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline — 1-800-656-4673 or chat online
- US: National Center on Elder Abuse — 1-800-677-1116
- US: National Runaway Safeline — 1-800-786-2929 or text 66008
- UK: Women’s Aid Domestic Violence Helpline — 0808 2000 247
LGBTQ+ Mental Health & Crisis Support
- US: The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ youth) — 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678
- US: GLBT National Help Center — 1-888-843-4564
- US: Trans Lifeline — 1-877-565-8860
- UK: Galop — LGBT+ Abuse Helpline — 0800 999 5428
- CAN: PFLAG Canada Helpline — 1-888-530-6777
- AUS: QLife Australia Helpline — 1800 184 527
Pregnancy / Sexual Health
- US: Planned Parenthood — 1-800-230-7526
- US: CDC STI/HIV Information Line — 1-800-232-4636 (free, 24/7)
Medical Emergencies
- US: Poison Control — 1-800-222-1222
In the event another tribe member is in need, please forward the above hotline information. Please note, WebTribes does not collect personal information about tribe members and lacks the resources, information and tools to investigate or call local authorities. The above hotline information is the best resource available for someone in need.
Additional Resources / Organizations
- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) — an informal meeting society for recovering alcoholics whose primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics achieve sobriety.
- Narcotics Anonymous (NA) — similar to AA, an international community-based association of recovering addicts.
- SMART Recovery — free, science-based addiction recovery support groups as an alternative to 12-step programs.
- NAMI — National Alliance on Mental Illness — the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization. Helpline: 1-800-950-6264
- Mental Health America — free mental health screening tools, resources, and community support.
Informational Resources
- National Institute of Mental Health — extensive resource for information on a variety of mental health topics.
- National Institutes of Health — extensive resource for information on all health-related topics.
- MedlinePlus — extensive resource for information on different drugs, conditions, and treatment options.
Looking for ongoing mental health resources? In addition to crisis support, TherapyTribe maintains a curated list of mental health organizations, therapist associations, and informational resources.
View our Mental Health Resources page →
Important Notice: The hotline numbers and resources listed on this page are provided for informational purposes only. WebTribes Inc. does not operate, staff, or endorse any of the listed services and is not responsible for the content, availability, or accuracy of information provided by these organizations. Hotline numbers and services can change — if a number does not connect, please visit the organization’s website directly or call 911 in a life-threatening emergency.
This page is not a substitute for professional mental health care. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. WebTribes does not collect personal information about users and is not able to dispatch emergency services or contact local authorities on your behalf.
