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Crisis Text Line
24/7Free, 24/7 support via text message with a live, trained crisis counselor.
The Trevor Project
24/7Crisis support for LGBTQ young people under 25, by phone, text, or chat.
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Treatment Referral
Confidential, free treatment referral and information service for mental health and substance use disorders. English/Spanish.
Hours: 24/7
- Substance Use
- Depression
- Anxiety
Crisis Hotline
Confidential support for veterans, service members, and their families — no VA enrollment needed.
Hours: 24/7
- Crisis
- Suicidal Thoughts
- PTSD
- Depression
NAMI HelpLine
FREEInformation & Support
Information, resource referrals, and support for people living with mental health conditions and their families.
Hours: Mon–Fri 10am–10pm ET
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Bipolar
- Schizophrenia
Crisis Hotline
Crisis counseling for people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
Hours: 24/7
- Crisis
- Trauma
- PTSD
- Anxiety
Crisis Hotline
Confidential support for anyone affected by domestic abuse, including safety planning.
Hours: 24/7
- Domestic Violence
- Trauma
- Crisis
Crisis Hotline
Support for survivors of sexual assault, with online chat and local service referrals.
Hours: 24/7
- Sexual Assault
- Trauma
- PTSD
- Crisis
Crisis Hotline
Crisis support and resources for child abuse, for children, parents, and concerned adults.
Hours: 24/7
- Child Abuse
- Trauma
- Crisis
Trans Lifeline
FREEPeer Support
Peer support hotline run by and for trans people.
Hours: Check website for current hours
- Crisis
- Depression
- Anxiety
Peer Support
Confidential peer support and local resources for LGBTQ+ callers of all ages.
Hours: Mon–Fri 4pm–12am ET, Sat 12pm–5pm ET
- Coming Out
- Relationships
- Depression
- Anxiety
Crisis Hotline
Free, confidential support for pregnant and postpartum people and their families. English/Spanish, interpreters available.
Hours: 24/7
- Postpartum
- Depression
- Anxiety
Information & Support
Information, support, and local provider referrals for perinatal mental health.
Hours: Leave a message; call/text returned within a few hours
- Postpartum
- Depression
- Anxiety
Crisis Hotline
Culturally appropriate support for Native American and Alaska Native survivors of domestic and dating violence.
Hours: 24/7
- Domestic Violence
- Dating Violence
- Crisis
211 (United Way)
FREELocal Resource Finder
Connects callers to local community services: housing, food, mental health care, and more.
Hours: 24/7 in most areas
- Crisis
- Housing
- Food
- Local Services
Find A Helpline
FREEDirectory
Directory of verified helplines in 130+ countries, filterable by topic and location.
Hours: Online directory
- Crisis
- Depression
- Anxiety
Peer Support
California's emotional-support warm line: peer counselors who listen without judgment, before things reach a crisis point.
Hours: Mon–Fri 7am–11pm PT, Sat–Sun 11am–7pm PT
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Stress
Peer Support
Non-emergency emotional support staffed by peers with lived mental-health experience, for anyone in California.
Hours: 24/7
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Loneliness
Teen Line
FREECrisis Hotline
Teen-to-teen hotline based in Los Angeles: trained teen listeners, supervised by mental-health professionals.
Hours: Daily 6pm–10pm PT
- Crisis
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Relationships
Crisis Hotline
24/7 accredited crisis line and warm line for adults 60+ and adults with disabilities; emotional support and well-being check-ins.
Hours: 24/7
- Loneliness
- Depression
- Crisis
Treatment Referral
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health 24/7 access line: crisis services, referrals, and county mental-health programs.
Hours: 24/7
- Crisis
- Substance Use
- Depression
- Anxiety
Crisis Hotline
24/7 crisis line for California youth ages 12–24 and their families: counseling, resources, and referrals.
Hours: 24/7
- Crisis
- Runaway & Homelessness
- Family Conflict
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