Need help right now? (US)
- Immediate danger or a medical emergency: call 911.
- Suicidal thoughts or emotional crisis: call 988 or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline).
- Pregnant or new mom: call or text 1-833-852-6262 (National Maternal Mental Health Hotline, 24/7).
Outside the US, call your local emergency number. Flè Lavi offers general education and personal reflection tools. It does not diagnose, treat, or replace care from a qualified healthcare or mental health professional.
All crisis and support resources
911
Emergency services
Immediate danger to you or someone else, or a medical emergency in the United States. Hotlines do not replace 911.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Crisis counseling
Thoughts of suicide, emotional distress, or needing to talk to someone now. The Lifeline describes itself as free, confidential, and available 24/7.
Visit 988lifeline.org (opens 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline site)
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (HRSA)
Maternal mental health support
Call 1-833-852-6262Text 1-833-852-6262
Before, during, and after pregnancy. 24/7, in English and Spanish. Not an emergency service.
Visit mchb.hrsa.gov (opens National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (HRSA) site)
Postpartum Support International HelpLine
Ongoing perinatal support (not a crisis line)
Information, support, and referrals for pregnancy and postpartum mood concerns. Text options and hours are listed on their site. For emergencies call 911 or 988.
Visit postpartum.net/get-help (opens Postpartum Support International HelpLine site)
Crisis Text Line
Crisis counseling by text
If talking feels like too much. Numbers differ in other countries; see their site.
SAMHSA National Helpline
Treatment referral and information
Referrals for substance use and mental health care.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Domestic violence advocacy
Call 1-800-799-7233Text START to 88788
If you do not feel safe at home, in your relationship, or with someone close to you.
Visit thehotline.org (opens National Domestic Violence Hotline site)
RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline
Sexual assault support
Support after sexual assault, abuse, or harassment, at any point in your life.
Visit rainn.org (opens RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline site)
The Trevor Project
Crisis counseling for LGBTQ+ young people
Call 1-866-488-7386Text START to 678678
For LGBTQ+ young people in crisis.
Outside the United States
International directory
Use your local emergency number in an emergency. This directory lists crisis centres by country.