Emergency & Crisis Resources
These are national crisis hotlines available around the clock. This is not a substitute for calling 911 in an immediate life-threatening emergency.
Immediate Emergency
Emergency Services
For life-threatening emergencies — police, fire, medical
911
24/7
Mental Health & Suicide Crisis
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text anytime. Chat at 988lifeline.org
988
24/7
Crisis Text Line
Text-based crisis support for any crisis
Text HOME to 741741
24/7
Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
National Domestic Violence Hotline
DV support, safety planning, shelter referrals
1-800-799-7233
24/7
RAINN Sexual Assault Hotline
Confidential support for sexual assault survivors
1-800-656-4673
24/7
Missing Children & Human Trafficking
NCMEC — National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
Missing children reports, family support
1-800-843-5678
24/7
National Human Trafficking Hotline
Text 233733 or chat at humantraffickinghotline.org
1-888-373-7888
24/7
Runaway & Homeless Youth
National Runaway Safeline
Support for runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth
1-800-786-2929
24/7
True Colors United Youth Homelessness
Resources for LGBTQ+ and all youth experiencing homelessness
truecolorsunited.org
Online
Child Abuse
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
Crisis intervention, reporting, referrals for child abuse
1-800-422-4453
24/7
Substance Use & Mental Health
SAMHSA National Helpline
Treatment referral, mental health and substance use
1-800-662-4357
24/7
LGBTQ+ Youth
The Trevor Project Lifeline
Crisis support for LGBTQ+ youth. Text START to 678-678
1-866-488-7386
24/7
Trans Lifeline
Peer support for transgender people in crisis
877-565-8860
24/7
Veterans & Military Families
Veterans Crisis Line
Support for veterans and their loved ones
988 then Press 1
24/7
Important: This page lists national hotlines for informational purposes. Local resources and availability may vary. Always call 911 first if someone is in immediate physical danger. The National Youth & Family Resource Directory does not provide emergency response services, crisis intervention, medical advice, or legal counsel.
