If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, confidential, free, 24/7/365 help is available. Call or text 988.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States. Calling or texting 988 connects you with a trained counselor in your area. You don’t need a reason that sounds big enough.
- Call or text: 988
- Online chat & more info: 988lifeline.org
Other helpful places to start
- Crisis Text Line — Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the US to reach a trained crisis counselor. crisistextline.org
- NAMI Teen & Young Adult — The National Alliance on Mental Illness has guides, support groups, and information specifically for young people. nami.org
- The JED Foundation — Mental health resources designed for teens and emerging adults, with practical guides for navigating school, friendships, and asking for help. jedfoundation.org
- Your school counselor — Every school has one, and talking to them is confidential. They can help connect you with longer-term support if you need it.
- A trusted adult — A parent, a coach, a teacher, an aunt, an older sibling, a friend’s parent. You don’t need the perfect words to start the conversation. “I’ve been having a hard time” is enough.
You don’t have to go through this alone. There are people who want to help you, and you deserve to receive that help.