US National Crisis Hotlines for Youth and Adults
Help for when you feel overwhelmed or desperate or need to report risk of danger
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (former National Suicide Prevention Lifeline): dial 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or visit 988lifeline.org for anyone needing urgent emotional support whether or not they are thinking about suicide
Crisis Text Line: Text “HOME” to 741-741 to connect with a crisis counselor
Girls and Boys Town National Help Hotlines for youth: call 1-800-852-8336, text “TEEN” to 839863, or call Your Life Your Voice at 1-800-448-3000 or text “VOICE” to 20121.
Thursday’s Child hotline for support: call 1-800-872-5437
National Human Trafficking Hotline: call 1-888-373-7888 or chat at https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en/chat
National Runaway Hotline: call 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929) if you are thinking about or have run away from home or another residence
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children hotline: call 1-800-THE-LOST (843-5678)
Thetrevorproject.org: call 1-866-488-7386, click “Chat on the website, or text START to 678-678 for LGBTQ crisis help and suicide prevention anytime
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) crisis helpline: call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) from 8 AM to 4 PM
Dating Violence Help: loveisrespect.org, call 1-866-331-9474 (TTY: 1-800-787-3224), chat on the website, or text "LOVEIS" TO 22522
National Domestic Violence Hotline (an adult in your home is harming another adult): call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233); TTY: 800-787-3224 Video Phone Only for Deaf Callers: 206-518-9361
National Sexual Assault and Harassment Hotline: call 1-800-656-HOPE (4673), chat online at online.rainn.org (English) or https://www.rainn.org/es (Spanish)
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: call or text 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) or chat online at childhelphotline.org
The Disaster Distress Helpline: call or text 1-800-985-5990 for emotional help dealing with natural disasters
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Non-Urgent Topical US National Mental Health Resources
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NAMI Teen and Young Adult HelpLine (not for crisis help)
A free, nationwide teen and young adult peer-support service providing information, resource referrals, and support (but not counseling) to teens and young adults who have a mental health condition or who are going through a difficult time in their lives.
Available Monday-Friday, 10 A.M. to 10 P.M. Eastern Time. Call 800-950-NAMI (6264). Text “Friend” to 62640. Webchat at https://988lifeline.org/chat/. Email: helpline@nami.org. Find their resource guide at https://www.nami.org/NAMI/media/NAMI-Media/Images/FactSheets/NAMI-Teen-and-Young-Adult-HelpLine-Resource-Directory.pdf
TeenLine Help from Other Teens
Youth can talk with a teen supervised by mental health professionals for support, CALL 800-852-8336 Nationwide (6 PM to 10 PM PST), Text “TEEN” to 839863 (6 PM to 9 PM PST), or email at https://www.teenline.org/email-us.
Your Life Your Voice
Information, live chat and text support for teens on all topics, including depression, cutting, eating disorders, addiction, violence, sexual abuse, bullying, family relationships, and other challenges. Call 1-800-448-3000, text “VOICE” to 20121, or visit yourlifeyourvoice.org to email for support.
Girlshealth.gov
Many helpful articles on topics that girls struggle with today including mental health, at https://www.girlshealth.gov/about/
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Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology
Information on mental health disorders in youth, tips and tools, and evidence-based therapies, at https://effectivechildtherapy.org
American Academy of Pediatrics
Teen Mental Health: How to Know When Your Child Needs Help, read the article at https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/teen/Pages/Mental-Health-and-Teens-Watch-for-Danger-Signs.aspx
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Information, National Institute of Mental Health
Find information on youth mental health struggles at https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/child-and-adolescent-mental-health
Warning signs that youth need help
Signs that youth may be struggling and need help. What to do and how to talk about it. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/child-and-adolescent-mental-health
Healthy Child Development Information: Info About Kids
US mental health professional organization’s resource for parents with science-based information on healthy child and family development at https://infoaboutkids.org
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NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
Find information about many mental illnesses at https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions
SAMHSA National Helpline
For free confidential 24/7 information and help finding mental health treatment, call 1-800-662-HELP (4357), TTY: 1-800-487-4889, text your zip code to 435748, or visit https://findtreatment.gov
National 2-1-1 Helpline from United Way
Call 2-1-1 for confidential help locating long-term mental health resources, talking through a problem, exploring mental health treatment options, or finding local community services like housing, food, transportation, healthcare, veteran's, substance treatment, and disaster recovery throughout the United States. This information and Referral Service operates 24/7 in English, Spanish, and hundreds of other languages via real-time interpreter services, calls are routed to a local call center to optimize resource connections and can be made anonymously. You can search for resources online at http://211.org/.
Each state has specific 2-1-1 help sites, many with text, web chat and ability to search online for resources. Find your local 211 services at https://www.211.org/about-us/your-local-211.
Visit https://www.211.org/get-help/mental-health for teen mental health information and help for many other issues
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline-it’s not just for crises
Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org if you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal, substance use, and/or mental health crisis or any other kind of emotional distress. Callers are connected to trained counselors in the 988 Lifeline network of over 200 local crisis centers and receive free, confidential emotional support and crisis counseling including for veterans and callers can also be connected to resources. Services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week across the United States in more than 240 languages through a Tele-Interpreters service. Callers have the option of pressing 3 to be connected to a counselor specifically trained in supporting LGBTQI+ callers.
Also visit https://988lifeline.org to find support, self-care advice, and therapy for specific groups of people including youth.
FindTreatment.gov
The confidential and anonymous resource for persons seeking treatment for mental and substance use disorders, https://findtreatment.gov
FindSupport.gov
Find support for issues with mental health, substances, or alcohol
American Psychological Association
Find a psychologist: visit https://locator.apa.org/?_ga=1.122738379.1939913089.1455299072
American Psychiatric Association
Find a psychiatrist: visit http://finder.psychiatry.org/ or call 202-559-3900
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Find information on child and adolescent mental health issues and search for a psychiatrist at https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Resources/CAP_Finder.aspx
Early Serious Mental Illness Treatment Locator
For information and to search for treatment facilities for recent onset of serious mental illnesses such as psychosis, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder by state, visit https://www.samhsa.gov/esmi-treatment-locator
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StopBullying.gov
Thorough information, advice, and resources to deal with bullying at stopbullying.gov and https://www.stopbullying.gov/resources/external
Pacer Center’s Teens against Bullying
Information and tools to evaluate and deal with bullying including cyberbullying:
http://www.pacerteensagainstbullying.org/tab/ pacer.org/bullying/info/cyberbullying
Stomp Out Bullying
Resources to reduce and prevent bullying, cyberbullying, and hate. https://www.stompoutbullying.org/
Bystander Revolution
Written tips and videos on supporting people who are bullied and stopping bullying. Helpline when concerned about a friend or oneself: 1-800-273-TALK (8255). http://www.bystanderrevolution.org
Information for Girls on Bullying
Information and methods to stop bullying from a female perspective. https://www.girlshealth.gov/bullying/school/index.html
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CHILDHELP NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE
Find information about child abuse and get help. Call or text 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) or chat online at https://www.childhelphotline.org
CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE
Darkness to Light has prevention resources and a helpline: call or text 1-866-FOR-LIGHT (866-367-5444)
Saprea.org has information and resources to prevent child sexual abuse and to support survivors
Stop It Now
Information and training to prevent child sexual abuse at https://www.stopitnow.org/
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Love Is Respect
Information on healthy dating relationships and support for victims of dating or romantic relationship violence. Loveisrespect.org. For help, call 1-866-331-9474 (TTY: 1-800-787-3224), chat online, or text "LOVEIS" TO 22522.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233); TTY: 800-787-3224 Video Phone Only for Deaf Callers 206-518-9361.
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National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD): https://www.ncadd.org/
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) National Helpline 1-800-662-HELP (4357), TTY: 1-800-487-4889, and online at SAMHSA’s National Helpline: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
Partnership to End Addiction https://drugfree.org/about-us/
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NEDA (National Eating Disorders Association)
Find information about eating disorders, screening, and finding treatment at https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
NEDA’s helpline page lists links to types of resources at https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline
Eating Disorder Crisis Line
For people suffering with an eating disorder and in crisis, TEXT “NEDA” to 741741 to be connected with a trained volunteer at Crisis Text Line (not affiliated with NEDA directly).
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Polaris Project
Operates the Human Trafficking Hotline to report tips on possibly trafficked individuals or to get help as a victim at https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en for chat, or call 1-888-373-7888 (TTY: 711), or send a TEXT message to 233733
Also provides organization, program, and victim treatment service resources at https://polarisproject.org/responding-to-human-trafficking/
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The Trevor Project
Thetrevorproject.org: call 1-866-488-7386, click “Chat” on the website, or text START to 678-678 for LGBTQ crisis help and suicide prevention anytime
GLSEN Network
Networking and programs for supporting LGBTQ students in educational systems, https://www.glsen.org
Trans Life Line
Call 1-877-565-8860 for support
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National Runaway Safeline
Call 1-800-RUNAWAY (24/7 hotline for crisis help), or visit 1800runaway.org and click Call, Chat or Email to connect with a counselor (Text is not yet available at the time of this posting)
A Safe Place
If you’re in trouble or need help, text “SAFE” and your current location (address, city, state) to 4HELP (44357) for immediate help or visit https://www.nationalsafeplace.org
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RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
The largest US anti-sexual violence organization with abundant educational, policy, and training resources to prevent sexual violence and support victims. https://www.rainn.org
Search for sexual violence treatment centers at https://centers.rainn.org/?_ga=2.194958957.1174096126.1695834199-1222416750.1695834199
NSVRC (National Sexual Violence Resource Center) https://www.nsvrc.org
Find information, healing, and treatment resources for sexual violence survivors at https://www.nsvrc.org/survivors
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
For anyone who needs emotional help, whether or not they are thinking about suicide, including addiction, relationship and family problems, sexual orientation, abuse, depression, and loneliness. Dial 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or visit 988lifeline.org for resources including for youth.
SAMHSA Information on Suicide Prevention
For information on recognizing suicidal behaviors, at-risk populations, visit https://www.samhsa.gov/suicide
Search for Mental Health-Related Information and Support by State.
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Teen Line: (205) 328-LINK (205-328-5465)
Kids' Help Line: (205) 328-KIDS (205-328-5437)
Senior Talk Line: (205) 328-TALK (205-328-8255)
Crisis Services of North Alabama: 24/7 Helpline 256-716-1000 or 1-800-691-8426, information and resources, https://csna.org
The Crisis Center (Central Alabama): 205-323-7777
Lifelines Counseling Services of Southwest Alabama: free confidential information and referrals, 24 hours a day at https://www.lifelinesmobile.org/united-way-2-1-1/
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Careline Alaska
For suicide prevention, crisis intervention, depression, referrals and information for people who are concerned about someone else, call 1-877-266-4357 (HELP) or text “4HELP” to 839863, or visit https://carelinealaska.com/
United Way of Anchorage
Call 211, or 1-800-476-2221 (8 AM to noon and 1 PM to 5 PM) or visit https://alaska211.org/
End Bullying AK: https://www.endbullyingak.org/
Department of Education Information on Bullying https://education.alaska.gov/safeschools/bullying
Worried about a vulnerable adult? Call 1-800-478-9996.
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Arizona crisis line: text the word 'Home' to 741-741
Tribal Warm Line: 1-855-728-8630
Arizona Dept of Health information and 988 line: https://www.azdhs.gov/prevention/tobacco-chronic-disease/suicide-prevention/988-lifeline/index.php
NAMI Arizona crisis lines: https://namiarizona.org/crisis-lines/
211 Arizona
Find Arizona mental health and other resources at https://211arizona.org/
Bullying information
Arizona Department of Education: https://www.azed.gov/wellness/other-programs-resources
AZ Dept of Health Services: https://www.azdhs.gov/prevention/womens-childrens-health/bullying-prevention/bullying-resources/index.php
Veterans Crisis Line: call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and press 1; or text 838255
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Arkansas Crisis Center (ACC): call or text 988, or visit https://www.arcrisis.org/ to find resources for mental health, violence and abuse, sexual assault, child maltreatment, human trafficking, bullying, and elder abuse. Special veteran and LGBTQ population resources are available.
Arkansas State Mental Health Resources
https://www.onoursleeves.org/mental-health-resources/national-state-resources/arkansas
Division of Behavioral Health Services: 1-877-227-0007
United Way of Arkansas
Find mental health resources at https://arkansas211.org/
Human Services of Arkansas
Resources for children, families, adults and seniors, developmenal disabilities, mental health and substance abuse. https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/learn-about-programs/programs-for-mental-health-substance-abuse-issues/
Child Maltreatment Hotline (Child Protective Services): 1-800-482-5964 (TDD: 1-800-843-6349
Bullying Resources
Division of Elementary and Secondary Education: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/safety/anti-bullying-and-violence-prevention
ACC Bullying Info/Resources: https://www.arcrisis.org/bullying/
Adult Protective Services: 1-800-482-8049
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Mental Health Services Division of California
https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/Pages/MentalHealthPrograms-Svcs.aspx
California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS)
Resources for Children/Youth and Adults. Visit https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/individuals/Pages/MentalHealthPrograms-Ind.aspx to find your county's specific phone number for resources.
Department of Health Care Services Office of the Ombudsman
A government employee people can go to for assistance with navigating the programs or policies of the health care system. The Medi-Cal Managed Care and Mental Health Office of the Ombudsman help resolve problems to ensure that members receive all medically necessary covered services and information for which plans are contractually responsible. 1-888-452-8609 (Mon-Fri 9-5, excluding holidays)
Bullying Resources
California Department of Education (DCE) resources and information about bullying: https://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/ss/se/bullyres.asp and https://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/ss/se/bullyingprev.asp
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Colorado Crisis Services: call 844-493-TALK (8255), or text TALK to 38255 if feeling overwhelmed or desperate for free, confidential professional or peer support, crisis counseling, and intervention.
Suicide prevention
Information, programs, resources, policies, reports, and recommendations for preventing suicide https://cdphe.colorado.gov/suicide-prevention
Safe-2-tell Colorado
Anonymous reporting hotline when someone may be a danger to self or others including possible attacks. 1-877-542-7233. Or click “make a report at https://safe2tell.org. Or use the Mac app: Safe2Tell CO.
211 Resource Line
Dial 211 to get connected with resources in Colorado including walk-in crisis centers and shelters, and help with concerns including but not limited to child abuse, domestic violence, runaways/homeless youth, sexual assault, child abuse, and elder and adult abuse. https://www.211colorado.org/crisis-and-emergency/. You may also text your zip code to 898-211 for resources.
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Call 988 for crisis help, suicide prevention, and resources
Call this hotline to report that someone may be a danger to self or others. Also find supportive information and abundant resources for groups of people including self-care and help finding therapy. You may also click CHAT at https://988lifeline.org.
Mobile Crisis Response Team for Youth
Call 211 (press 1 for crisis, and 1 again for youth). Also find walk-in urgent crisis centers for youth at: https://www.mobilecrisisempsct.org
United Way of Connecticut
Call 988 for crisis and suicide concerns which will be answered by United Way, or call 211 for more services.
BULLYING
211 Bullying info: https://uwc.211ct.org/bullying/
Department of Education Bullying Information: https://portal.ct.gov/SDE/Publications/Parents-Guide-to-Bullying-and-Harassment-in-Connecticut/About-the-Law
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Youth Suicide and Prevention Support Delaware: Call number 1-800-969-4357
2-1-1 Helpline by United Way:
Call 2-1-1 for confidential help locating long-term mental health resources, talking through a problem, exploring mental health treatment options, or finding local community services such as housing, food, transportation, healthcare, veteran support, substance treatment, and disaster recovery. Calls can be made anonymously. You can also search for resources at https://delaware211.org/.
Bullying Hotline:
Department of Education Bullying Information: Call 1-800-220-5414 or visit https://www.doe.k12.de.us/Page/3311
NAMI Delaware:
For mental illness help and awareness visit https://www.namidelaware.org/crisis-resources/
Delaware Crisis Intervention:
For psychiatric or substance abuse crisis and need assistance visit https://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dsamh/crisis_intervention.html or call the Northern Delaware Hotline at 800-652-2929 or the Sothern Delaware Hotline at 800-345-6785.
Prevention and Behavioral Health Services and the Mental Health Association in Delaware: https://mentalhealthde.com/contact/
Children and Youth Crisis Help:
For all child abuse, neglect or other crisis visit the website https://kids.delaware.gov/services/crisis-help/
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Mental Health Links for Immediate Crisis Help in Florida: https://www.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/prevention/mental-health/links.html
NAMI Florida:
For mental illness help and awareness visit https://namiflorida.org/
2-1-1 Helpline by United Way:
Call 2-1-1 for confidential help locating long-term mental health resources, talking through a problem, exploring mental health treatment options, or finding local community services such as housing, food, transportation, healthcare, veteran support, substance treatment, and disaster recovery. Calls can be made anonymously. You can also search for resources at https://www.hfuw.org/gethelp/
Department of Education Bullying Information: https://www.fldoe.org/safe-schools/bullying-prevention.stml
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Georgia Crisis and Access Line:
Call 1-800-715-4225 for services and immediate crisis help, or visit https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/be-dbhdd/9-8-8-georgia for additional resources.
NAMI Georgia:
For mental illness help and awareness visit https://namiga.org/resources/crisis-info-2/
2-1-1 Helpline by United Way:
Call 2-1-1 for confidential help locating long-term mental health resources, talking through a problem, exploring mental health treatment options, or finding local community services such as housing, food, transportation, healthcare, veteran support, substance treatment, and disaster recovery. Calls can be made anonymously. You can also search for resources at http://211online.unitedwayatlanta.org/.
Department of Education Bullying Information: https://www.gadoe.org/wholechild/Pages/Bullying-Prevention.aspx
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Hawaii Cares:
Support service for help with crisis, mental health, and substance use https://hicares.hawaii.gov/
NAMI Hawaii:
For mental illness help and awareness visit https://namihawaii.org/
HI Department for Health: https://health.hawaii.gov/emsipsb/injury-prevention/suicide-prevention/get-help/
Hawaii Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division: https://health.hawaii.gov/camhd/
2-1-1 Helpline by United Way:
Call 2-1-1 for confidential help locating long-term mental health resources, talking through a problem, exploring mental health treatment options, or finding local community services such as housing, food, transportation, healthcare, veteran support, substance treatment, and disaster recovery. Calls can be made anonymously. You can also search for resources at https://www.auw.org/211
Department of Education Bullying Information: https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ParentsAndStudents/AntiBullyingWork/Pages/home.aspx
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Mental Health Links for Immediate Crisis Help in Idaho: https://idahocrisis.org/ and https://call988idaho.com/
NAMI Idaho:
For mental illness help and awareness visit https://namiidaho.org/
ID Department of Health and Welfare: https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/services-programs/behavioral-health/statewide-crisis-centers
2-1-1 Helpline by United Way:
Call 2-1-1 for confidential help locating long-term mental health resources, talking through a problem, exploring mental health treatment options, or finding local community services such as housing, food, transportation, healthcare, veteran support, substance treatment, and disaster recovery. Calls can be made anonymously. You can also search for resources at https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/services-programs/211
Department of Education Bullying Information: https://www.sde.idaho.gov/student-engagement/sdfs/
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Mental Health Links for Immediate Crisis Help in Illinois: https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=135439
NAMI Illinois:
For mental illness help and awareness visit https://namiillinois.org/
2-1-1 Helpline by United Way:
Call 2-1-1 for confidential help locating long-term mental health resources, talking through a problem, exploring mental health treatment options, or finding local community services such as housing, food, transportation, healthcare, veteran support, substance treatment, and disaster recovery. Calls can be made anonymously. You can also search for resources at https://www.illinois211.org/
Department of Education Bullying Information: https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Bullying-Prevention.aspx
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Mental Health Links for Immediate Crisis Help in Indiana: https://988indiana.org/
NAMI Indiana:
For mental illness help and awareness visit https://www.namiindiana.org/
2-1-1 Helpline by United Way:
Call 2-1-1 for confidential help locating long-term mental health resources, talking through a problem, exploring mental health treatment options, or finding local community services such as housing, food, transportation, healthcare, veteran support, substance treatment, and disaster recovery. Calls can be made anonymously. You can also search for resources at https://in211.communityos.org/
Department of Education Bullying Information: https://www.in.gov/doe/students/school-safety-and-wellness/student-safetybullying-reporting/#Other_resources
Key Consumer:
A non-profit for those in recovery with mental illness. Get resources here https://www.keyconsumer.org/warmline or call 800-933-5397 M-F 8-4:30.
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Your Life Iowa:
24/7 Support for those struggling with alcohol, drugs, gambling, suicidal thoughts or mental health. Call 855-581-8111 or chat at https://yourlifeiowa.org/en/contact
NAMI Iowa:
For mental illness help and awareness visit https://namiiowa.org/crisis-info/
2-1-1 Helpline by United Way:
Call 2-1-1 for confidential help locating long-term mental health resources, talking through a problem, exploring mental health treatment options, or finding local community services such as housing, food, transportation, healthcare, veteran support, substance treatment, and disaster recovery. Calls can be made anonymously. You can also search for resources at https://www.211iowa.org/
Department of Education Bullying Information: https://educateiowa.gov/pk-12/learner-supports/bullying-and-harassment/bullyingharassment-video-and-resources
Iowa Safe Schools: https://iowasafeschools.org/24%2F7-hotlines
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Mental Health Links for Immediate Crisis Help in Kansas: https://kdads.ks.gov/988
NAMI Kansas:
For mental illness help and awareness visit https://namikansas.org/crisis-info/
The Kansas Crisis Hotline:
Links victims of domestic violence and sexual assault to crisis programs across Kansas.
Call 1-888-363-2287 (or 1-888-END-ABUS)
All Nations Hotline:
Text 'SUPPORT' to 402-275-2444 or visit https://allnationshotline.org/
2-1-1 Helpline by United Way:
Call 2-1-1 for confidential help locating long-term mental health resources, talking through a problem, exploring mental health treatment options, or finding local community services such as housing, food, transportation, healthcare, veteran support, substance treatment, and disaster recovery. Calls can be made anonymously. You can also search for resources at https://211kansas.myresourcedirectory.com/
Department of Education Bullying Information: https://www.ksde.org/Agency/Division-of-Learning-Services/Career-Standards-and-Assessment-Services/Content-Area-M-Z/School-Counseling/School-Counseling-Resources/Bullying-Prevention
Kansas Children's Service League: https://www.kcsl.org/
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Mental Health Links for Immediate Crisis Help in Kentucky: https://988.ky.gov/
NAMI Kentucky:
For mental illness help and awareness visit https://namiky.org/
2-1-1 Helpline by United Way:
Call 2-1-1 for confidential help locating long-term mental health resources, talking through a problem, exploring mental health treatment options, or finding local community services such as housing, food, transportation, healthcare, veteran support, substance treatment, and disaster recovery. Calls can be made anonymously. You can also search for resources at https://uwky.org/211
Department of Education Bullying Information: https://education.ky.gov/school/sdfs/Pages/Bullying.aspx
On Our Sleeves - Child Resources: https://www.onoursleeves.org/mental-health-resources/national-state-resources/kentucky
KY Center for School Safety: https://kycss.org/
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Mental Health Links for Immediate Crisis Help in Louisiana: https://www.ldh.la.gov/page/4490
NAMI Louisiana:
For mental illness help and awareness visit https://namilouisiana.org/#crisis-info
2-1-1 Helpline by United Way:
Call 2-1-1 for confidential help locating long-term mental health resources, talking through a problem, exploring mental health treatment options, or finding local community services such as housing, food, transportation, healthcare, veteran support, substance treatment, and disaster recovery. Calls can be made anonymously. You can also search for resources at https://www.louisiana211.org/
Department of Education Bullying Information: https://www.louisianabelieves.com/schools/public-schools/bullying
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Mental Health Links for Immediate Crisis Help in Maine: https://heretohelpmaine.com/
NAMI Maine:
For mental illness help and awareness visit https://namimaine.org/ or call 1-800-464-5767 (Press 1).
2-1-1 Helpline by United Way:
Call 2-1-1 for confidential help locating long-term mental health resources, talking through a problem, exploring mental health treatment options, or finding local community services such as housing, food, transportation, healthcare, veteran support, substance treatment, and disaster recovery. Calls can be made anonymously. You can also search for resources at https://211maine.org/
Department of Education Bullying Information: https://www.maine.gov/doe/schools/safeschools/bullying
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Mental Health Links for Immediate Crisis Help in Maryland: https://health.maryland.gov/bha/suicideprevention/Pages/maryland-crisis-hotline.aspx
NAMI Maryland:
For mental illness help and awareness visit http://namimd.org/crisis_help
2-1-1 Helpline by United Way:
Call 2-1-1 for confidential help locating long-term mental health resources, talking through a problem, exploring mental health treatment options, or finding local community services such as housing, food, transportation, healthcare, veteran support, substance treatment, and disaster recovery. Calls can be made anonymously. You can also search for resources at https://211md.org/
Suicide Prevention: https://health.maryland.gov/bha/suicideprevention/Pages/maryland-crisis-hotline.aspx
Department of Education Bullying Information: https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DSFSS/SSSP/Bullying/index.aspx
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Mental Health Links for Immediate Crisis Help in Massachusetts: https://www.mamh.org/
NAMI Massachusetts:
For mental illness help and awareness visit https://namimass.org/
2-1-1 Helpline by United Way:
Call 2-1-1 for confidential help locating long-term mental health resources, talking through a problem, exploring mental health treatment options, or finding local community services such as housing, food, transportation, healthcare, veteran support, substance treatment, and disaster recovery. Calls can be made anonymously. You can also search for resources at https://www.louisiana211.org/
Bullying and Cyberbullying Prevention and Advocacy Collective: https://www.childrenshospital.org/programs/bullying-and-cyberbullying-prevention-and-advocacy-collaborative-bacpac-program/patient-resources
Massachusetts Advocates for Children: https://www.massadvocates.org/resources-bullying
Department of Education Bullying Information: https://www.doe.mass.edu/sfs/bullying/
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Mental Health Links for Immediate Crisis Help in Michigan: https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/keep-mi-healthy/mentalhealth/crisis-and-access-line
Crisis Line by County MI: https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/safety-injury-prev/injuryprevention/programs/suicide-prevention-a/suicide-prevention/coalitions-and-crisis-lines
NAMI Michigan:
For mental illness help and awareness visit https://namimi.org/
2-1-1 Helpline by United Way:
Call 2-1-1 for confidential help locating long-term mental health resources, talking through a problem, exploring mental health treatment options, or finding local community services such as housing, food, transportation, healthcare, veteran support, substance treatment, and disaster recovery. Calls can be made anonymously. You can also search for resources at https://mi211.org/
Department of Education Bullying Information: https://www.michigan.gov/ok2say/resources
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Mental Health Links for Immediate Crisis Help in Minnesota: https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/suicide/mnresponse/988.html
NAMI Minnesota:
For mental illness help and awareness visit https://namimn.org/
2-1-1 Helpline by United Way:
Call 2-1-1 for confidential help locating long-term mental health resources, talking through a problem, exploring mental health treatment options, or finding local community services such as housing, food, transportation, healthcare, veteran support, substance treatment, and disaster recovery. Calls can be made anonymously. You can also search for resources at https://www.211unitedway.org/
Minnesota Farm & Rural Helpline: Call (833)-600-2670 or email farmstress@state.mn.us
Children's MN Resources: https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/childrens-mental-health/resources/crisis-contacts.jsp
Additional Farmer Resources: https://www.mda.state.mn.us/about/mnfarmerstress
Department of Education Bullying Information: https://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/safe/act/
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Mental Health Mississippi: https://mentalhealthms.com/crisis-lifelines/
Mississippi Department of Mental Health Helpline:
Call (877)-210-8513 for grievances about services received, info about mental health, disability, substance abuse resources:
NAMI Mississippi:
For mental illness help and awareness visit https://namims.org/
2-1-1 Helpline by United Way:
Call 2-1-1 for confidential help locating long-term mental health resources, talking through a problem, exploring mental health treatment options, or finding local community services such as housing, food, transportation, healthcare, veteran support, substance treatment, and disaster recovery. Calls can be made anonymously. You can also search for resources at https://www.unitedwaysm.org/2-1-1/
MS Coalition Against Sexual Assault: http://www.mscasa.org/bullying-prevention/
Department of Education Bullying Information: https://www.mdek12.org/OSOS/Home
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Courage To Report:
To report incidents or plans of school violence, physical assault, suicide, sexual offenses, trafficking visit https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/MSHPWeb/Courage2ReportMO/about.html
NAMI Missouri:
For mental illness help and awareness visit https://namimissouri.org/
2-1-1 Helpline by United Way:
Call 2-1-1 for confidential help locating long-term mental health resources, talking through a problem, exploring mental health treatment options, or finding local community services such as housing, food, transportation, healthcare, veteran support, substance treatment, and disaster recovery. Calls can be made anonymously. You can also search for resources at https://unitedwaygkc.org/211-2/
Missouri Parents Act (MPACT): https://www.missouriparentsact.org/
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Mental Health Links for Immediate Crisis Help in Montana: https://dphhs.mt.gov/suicideprevention/988
NAMI Montana:
For mental illness help and awareness visit https://www.namimt.org/
2-1-1 Helpline by United Way:
Call 2-1-1 for confidential help locating long-term mental health resources, talking through a problem, exploring mental health treatment options, or finding local community services such as housing, food, transportation, healthcare, veteran support, substance treatment, and disaster recovery. Calls can be made anonymously. You can also search for resources at https://montana211.org/about.php
Montana Anti-Bullying Laws and Policies: https://www.stopbullying.gov/resources/laws/montana
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Mental Health Links for Immediate Crisis Help in Nebraska: https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/988-Suicide-and-Crisis-Lifeline.aspx
NAMI Nebraska:
For mental illness help and awareness visit https://naminebraska.org/
2-1-1 Helpline by United Way:
Call 2-1-1 for confidential help locating long-term mental health resources, talking through a problem, exploring mental health treatment options, or finding local community services such as housing, food, transportation, healthcare, veteran support, substance treatment, and disaster recovery. Calls can be made anonymously. You can also search for resources at https://ne211.org/
NE Family Helpline: www.nebraskafamilyhelpline.ne.gov
Department of Education Bullying Information: https://www.education.ne.gov/safety/bullying-prevention/
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Crisis Support Services Nevada:
For resources for suicide, depression, anxiety, vulnerable adults, child abuse, domestic violence, stalking, substance use disorder visit https://cssnv.org/
NAMI Nevada:
For mental illness help and awareness visit https://naminevada.org/crisis-info/
2-1-1 Helpline by United Way:
Call 2-1-1 for confidential help locating long-term mental health resources, talking through a problem, exploring mental health treatment options, or finding local community services such as housing, food, transportation, healthcare, veteran support, substance treatment, and disaster recovery. Calls can be made anonymously. You can also search for resources at https://www.nevada211.org/
Safe to Voice Nevada:
Visit SafeVoiceNV.org or call the 24-hour hotline at 1-(800)-216-7233
Department of Education Bullying Information: https://www.education.ne.gov/safety/bullying-prevention/
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Mental Health Links for Immediate Crisis Help in New Hampshire: https://www.nh988.com/
Crisis Center of Central NH: https://cccnh.org/
NAMI New Hampshire:
For mental illness help and awareness visit https://www.naminh.org
2-1-1 Helpline by United Way:
Call 2-1-1 for confidential help locating long-term mental health resources, talking through a problem, exploring mental health treatment options, or finding local community services such as housing, food, transportation, healthcare, veteran support, substance treatment, and disaster recovery. Calls can be made anonymously. You can also search for resources at https://www.211nh.org/
Department of Education Bullying Information: https://www.education.nh.gov/who-we-are/division-of-learner-support/bureau-of-student-wellness/bullying-cyber-bullying
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Mental Health Links for Immediate Crisis Help in New Jersey: https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dmhas/initiatives/988/
NAMI New Jersey:
For mental illness help and awareness visit https://naminj.org
2-1-1 Helpline by United Way:
Call 2-1-1 for confidential help locating long-term mental health resources, talking through a problem, exploring mental health treatment options, or finding local community services such as housing, food, transportation, healthcare, veteran support, substance treatment, and disaster recovery. Calls can be made anonymously. You can also search for resources at https://www.nj211.org/mental-health-resources
Department of Education Bullying Information: https://www.nj.gov/education/safety/sandp/hib/
New Jersey Bullying Resources: https://www.njbullying.org/resources.htm
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NAMI New Mexico:
For mental illness help and awareness visit https://namialbuquerque.org/crisis-info/
2-1-1 Helpline by United Way:
Call 2-1-1 for confidential help locating long-term mental health resources, talking through a problem, exploring mental health treatment options, or finding local community services such as housing, food, transportation, healthcare, veteran support, substance treatment, and disaster recovery. Calls can be made anonymously. You can also search for resources for Northern Central New Mexico at https://uwncnm.org/211a/ or for Eastern New Mexico at https://www.unitedwayenm.org/211-info-helpline
Department of Education Bullying Information: https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/safe-healthy-schools/bullying-prevention/
Peer to Peer Warmline:
Call 1-855-4NM-7100 (1-855-466-7100)
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Mental Health Links for Immediate Crisis Help in New York: https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/facilities/bupc/page/hotlines.html
NAMI New York:
For mental illness help and awareness visit https://naminys.org/
2-1-1 Helpline by United Way:
Call 2-1-1 for confidential help locating long-term mental health resources, talking through a problem, exploring mental health treatment options, or finding local community services such as housing, food, transportation, healthcare, veteran support, substance treatment, and disaster recovery. Calls can be made anonymously. You can also search for resources at http://211nys.org/
Department of Education Bullying Information: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/school-environment/respect-for-all
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Mental Health Links for Immediate Crisis Help in North Carolina: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/mental-health-developmental-disabilities-and-substance-use-services/crisis-services/988
NAMI North Carolina:
For mental illness help and awareness visit https://naminc.org/
2-1-1 Helpline by United Way:
Call 2-1-1 for confidential help locating long-term mental health resources, talking through a problem, exploring mental health treatment options, or finding local community services such as housing, food, transportation, healthcare, veteran support, substance treatment, and disaster recovery. Calls can be made anonymously. You can also search for resources at https://nc211.org/
Department of Education Bullying Information: https://www.dpi.nc.gov/districts-schools/district-operations/center-safer-schools/bullying-prevention
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Mental Health Links for Immediate Crisis Help in North Dakota: https://www.hhs.nd.gov/988
NAMI North Dakota:
For mental illness help and awareness visit https://naminorthdakota.org/
2-1-1 Helpline by United Way:
Call 2-1-1 for confidential help locating long-term mental health resources, talking through a problem, exploring mental health treatment options, or finding local community services such as housing, food, transportation, healthcare, veteran support, substance treatment, and disaster recovery. Calls can be made anonymously. You can also search for resources at https://myfirstlink.org/
Here to Help ND: https://www.helpishere.nd.gov/
Department of Education Bullying Information: https://www.nd.gov/dpi/districtsschools/safety-health/school-safetysecurity
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Mental Health Links for Immediate Crisis Help in Ohio: https://mha.ohio.gov/get-help/crisis-systems
NAMI Ohio:
For mental illness help and awareness visit https://namiohio.org/local-chapters/
2-1-1 Helpline by United Way:
Call 2-1-1 for confidential help locating long-term mental health resources, talking through a problem, exploring mental health treatment options, or finding local community services such as housing, food, transportation, healthcare, veteran support, substance treatment, and disaster recovery. Calls can be made anonymously. You can also search for resources at https://www.211oh.org/
Department of Education Bullying Information: https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Student-Supports/Anti-Harassment-Intimidation-and-Bullying-Resource/Anti-Bullying-Resources-for-Parents
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Department of Mental Health - OK https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/facilities/bupc/page/hotlines.html
NAMI Oklahoma:
For mental illness help and awareness visit https://www.namioklahoma.org/
YANAN - You Are Not Alone Network:
Focus on suicide prevention for indigenous teens, call 1-877-209-1266
Department of Education Bullying Information: https://sde.ok.gov/bullying-prevention
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Oregon Health Authority Resources: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HSD/AMH/Pages/Resources-Crisis-Trauma.aspx
NAMI Oregon:
For mental illness help and awareness visit https://namior.org
2-1-1 Helpline by United Way:
Call 2-1-1 for confidential help locating long-term mental health resources, talking through a problem, exploring mental health treatment options, or finding local community services such as housing, food, transportation, healthcare, veteran support, substance treatment, and disaster recovery. Calls can be made anonymously. You can also search for resources at https://www.211info.org/
Department of Education Bullying Information: https://osba.org/bullying-resources/
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Mental Health Links for Immediate Crisis Help in Pennsylvania: https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Mental-Health-In-PA/Pages/988.aspx
NAMI Pennsylvania:
For mental illness help and awareness visit https://namilouisiana.org/#crisis-https://www.namikeystonepa.org/
2-1-1 Helpline by United Way:
Call 2-1-1 for confidential help locating long-term mental health resources, talking through a problem, exploring mental health treatment options, or finding local community services such as housing, food, transportation, healthcare, veteran support, substance treatment, and disaster recovery. Calls can be made anonymously. You can also search for resources at https://www.pa211.org/
Department of Human Services Resources: https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Mental-Health-In-PA/Pages/default.aspx
Department of Education Bullying Information: https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Mental-Health-In-PA/Pages/default.aspx
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State of Rhode Island Resources: https://bhddh.ri.gov/mental-health/individual-and-family-information/where-get-help
NAMI Rhode Island:
For mental illness help and awareness visit https://namirhodeisland.org/resources/national-and-state/
2-1-1 Helpline by United Way:
Call 2-1-1 for confidential help locating long-term mental health resources, talking through a problem, exploring mental health treatment options, or finding local community services such as housing, food, transportation, healthcare, veteran support, substance treatment, and disaster recovery. Calls can be made anonymously. You can also search for resources at https://www.unitedwayri.org/get-help/2-1-1/
Department of Education Bullying Information: https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Mental-Health-In-PA/Pages/default.aspx
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South Carolina Department of Mental Health Resources: https://scdmh.net/contact/
NAMI South Carolina:
For mental illness help and awareness visit https://namisc.org/
Mental Health America of South Carolina: https://mha-sc.org/
2-1-1 Helpline by United Way:
Call 2-1-1 for confidential help locating long-term mental health resources, talking through a problem, exploring mental health treatment options, or finding local community services such as housing, food, transportation, healthcare, veteran support, substance treatment, and disaster recovery. Calls can be made anonymously. You can also search for resources at https://sc211.org/
Department of Education Bullying Information: https://ed.sc.gov/districts-schools/school-safety/bullying/
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South Dakota Suicide Prevention: https://sdsuicideprevention.org/
NAMI South Dakota:
For mental illness help and awareness visit https://namisouthdakota.org/
South Dakota Suicide Prevention American Indian Flyer: https://sdsuicideprevention.org/specific-populations/american-indian/
2-1-1 Helpline by United Way:
Call 2-1-1 for confidential help locating long-term mental health resources, talking through a problem, exploring mental health treatment options, or finding local community services such as housing, food, transportation, healthcare, veteran support, substance treatment, and disaster recovery. Calls can be made anonymously. You can also search for resources at https://www.unitedwayblackhills.org/
Bullying and School Danger Tip Line: 1-844-373-7233
South Dakota Safe to Say Bullying Information: https://safe2say.sd.gov/bullying.aspx
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Mental Health Links for Immediate Crisis Help in Tennessee: TN.gov/988
NAMI Tennessee:
For mental illness help and awareness visit https://www.namitn.org/mental-health-substance-abuse-networks/
2-1-1 Helpline by United Way:
Call 2-1-1 for confidential help locating long-term mental health resources, talking through a problem, exploring mental health treatment options, or finding local community services such as housing, food, transportation, healthcare, veteran support, substance treatment, and disaster recovery. Calls can be made anonymously. You can also search for resources at https://tn211.myresourcedirectory.com/
Department of Education Bullying Information: https://www.tn.gov/education/districts/health-and-safety/bullying-and-harassment.html
Tip Line for School Violence: 1-800-824-3463
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Health and Human Services: https://resources.hhs.texas.gov/pages/find-services
NAMI Texas:
For mental illness help and awareness visit https://namitexas.org/
2-1-1 Helpline by United Way:
Call 2-1-1 for confidential help locating long-term mental health resources, talking through a problem, exploring mental health treatment options, or finding local community services such as housing, food, transportation, healthcare, veteran support, substance treatment, and disaster recovery. Calls can be made anonymously. You can also search for resources at https://www.211texas.org/
Texas State University School Safety Center:
Additional resources for bullying, teen dating violence and more. Visit https://txssc.txstate.edu/
Department of Education Bullying Information: https://tea.texas.gov/texas-schools/health-safety-discipline/coordinated-school-health/coordinated-school-health-bullying-and-cyberbullying
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Live On Utah: https://liveonutah.org/resources/crisis-and-treatment-2/
NAMI Utah:
For mental illness help and awareness visit https://www.namiut.org/
2-1-1 Helpline by United Way:
Call 2-1-1 for confidential help locating long-term mental health resources, talking through a problem, exploring mental health treatment options, or finding local community services such as housing, food, transportation, healthcare, veteran support, substance treatment, and disaster recovery. Calls can be made anonymously. You can also search for resources at https://unitedwayuc.org/our-work/everyday-support/utah-211/
Department of Health and Human Resources: https://health.utah.gov/telephone-hotlines
Department of Education Bullying Information: https://attorneygeneral.utah.gov/national-bullying-prevention-month/
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Mental Health Links for Immediate Crisis Help in Vermont: https://mentalhealth.vermont.gov/services/988-suicide-and-crisis-lifeline
NAMI Vermont:
For mental illness help and awareness visit https://namivt.org/
2-1-1 Helpline by United Way:
Call 2-1-1 for confidential help locating long-term mental health resources, talking through a problem, exploring mental health treatment options, or finding local community services such as housing, food, transportation, healthcare, veteran support, substance treatment, and disaster recovery. Calls can be made anonymously. You can also search for resources at https://vermont211.org/
Vermont Information on Bullying and Harassment in Schools: https://vtlawhelp.org/bullying-harassment
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Mental Health Links for Immediate Crisis Help in Virginia: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/crisis-services/988/
NAMI Virginia:
For mental illness help and awareness visit https://namivirginia.org/
2-1-1 Helpline by United Way:
Call 2-1-1 for confidential help locating long-term mental health resources, talking through a problem, exploring mental health treatment options, or finding local community services such as housing, food, transportation, healthcare, veteran support, substance treatment, and disaster recovery. Calls can be made anonymously. You can also search for resources at https://dss.virginia.gov/community/211.cgi
Department of Education Bullying Information: https://www.doe.virginia.gov/programs-services/student-services/prevention-strategies-programs/bullying-prevention
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Mental Health Links for Immediate Crisis Help in Washington: https://doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-family/injury-and-violence-prevention/suicide-prevention/988-suicide-crisis-lifeline
NAMI Washington:
For mental illness help and awareness visit https://www.namiwa.org/
2-1-1 Helpline by United Way:
Call 2-1-1 for confidential help locating long-term mental health resources, talking through a problem, exploring mental health treatment options, or finding local community services such as housing, food, transportation, healthcare, veteran support, substance treatment, and disaster recovery. Calls can be made anonymously. You can also search for resources at https://wa211.org/
Department of Education Bullying Information: https://www.oeo.wa.gov/en/education-issues/bullying-harassment-and-intimidation
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Immediate Crisis Help in West Virginia: https://wv988.org/
Bureau for Behavioral Health: For training, resources and contact visit https://dhhr.wv.gov/bbh/Pages/default.aspx
2-1-1 Help line by United Way:
Call 2-1-1 for confidential help locating long-term mental health resources, talking through a problem, exploring mental health treatment options, or finding local community services such as housing, food, transportation, healthcare, veteran support, substance treatment, and disaster recovery. Calls can be made anonymously. You can also search for resources at https://wv211.org/
Department of Education Bullying Information: https://wvde.us/student-support-well-being/wv-school-counselors/mental-behavioral-health-resources-and-initiatives/bullying-prevention/
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Mental Health Links for Immediate Crisis Help in Wisconsin: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/crisis/988.htm
NAMI Wisconsin:
For mental illness help and awareness visit https://namiwisconsin.org/
2-1-1 Helpline by United Way:
Call 2-1-1 for confidential help locating long-term mental health resources, talking through a problem, exploring mental health treatment options, or finding local community services such as housing, food, transportation, healthcare, veteran support, substance treatment, and disaster recovery. Calls can be made anonymously. You can also search for resources at https://211wisconsin.communityos.org/
Department of Education Bullying Information: https://dpi.wi.gov/families-students/health-safety/bullying
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Mental Health Links for Immediate Crisis Help in Wyoming: https://health.wyo.gov/publichealth/prevention/wivpp/suicide-prevention/988-suicide-crisis-lifeline/
NAMI Wyoming:
For mental illness help and awareness visit https://www.namiwyoming.com/
2-1-1 Helpline by United Way:
Call 2-1-1 for confidential help locating long-term mental health resources, talking through a problem, exploring mental health treatment options, or finding local community services such as housing, food, transportation, healthcare, veteran support, substance treatment, and disaster recovery. Calls can be made anonymously. You can also search for resources at https://wyoming211.org/
Department of Education Bullying Information - Project AWARE: https://edu.wyoming.gov/for-parents-students/project-aware/