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πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States Crisis Resources

If you're in the United States and are facing a mental health crisis, experiencing grief or trauma, or having thoughts of self-harm, help is available right now. You are not alone. This page provides immediate contact information and trusted crisis servicesβ€”many available 24/7 and completely free.

If you're outside the US: contact your local emergency services or visit findahelpline.com for international crisis resources.


🚨 Emergency Services

911 – Immediate Danger or Life-Threatening Emergency
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911 now.


🧠 24/7 Mental Health and Crisis Support

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline β€’ 24/7 β€’ Free
Free, confidential support for people in distress. Also supports friends and family.
πŸ“ž Call or Text: 988
πŸ”— 988lifeline.org

Crisis Text Line β€’ 24/7 β€’ Free
Text-based support from trained crisis counselors.
πŸ“± Text: HELLO to 741741
πŸ”— crisistextline.org

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) HelpLine β€’ Weekdays β€’ Free
Emotional support, information, and referrals to mental health services.
πŸ“ž 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
πŸ“§ info@nami.org
πŸ”— nami.org/help


πŸ‘₯ Grief, Loss, and Bereavement Support

GriefShare Support Finder β€’ Free
Find local or online Christian grief recovery groups near you.
πŸ”— griefshare.org/findagroup

The Compassionate Friends β€’ Free
Support for parents and families grieving the loss of a child.
πŸ“ž 877-969-0010
πŸ”— compassionatefriends.org


🩹 Abuse, Domestic Violence, and Trauma

National Domestic Violence Hotline β€’ 24/7 β€’ Free
Confidential help for anyone experiencing abuse or control.
πŸ“ž 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
πŸ“± Text: START to 88788
πŸ”— thehotline.org

RAINN – Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network β€’ 24/7 β€’ Free
Crisis counseling and survivor support for sexual violence.
πŸ“ž 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
πŸ”— rainn.org

National Child Abuse Hotline β€’ 24/7 β€’ Free
Support for children and adults facing child abuse.
πŸ“ž 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
πŸ”— childhelphotline.org


πŸ› Faith-Based Crisis Support

Focus on the Family – Counseling Line β€’ Free
Christian counselors available for guidance, prayer, and referrals.
πŸ“ž 1-855-771-HELP (4357)
πŸ”— focusonthefamily.com/get-help

Need Him Global – Chat with a Christian β€’ 24/7 β€’ Free
24/7 chat line to talk to someone about Jesus and receive encouragement.
πŸ”— chataboutjesus.com


🧭 What to Do Now

  • If you're in immediate danger, call 911.
  • For thoughts of self-harm, dial or text 988 (available 24/7, completely free).
  • If you're overwhelmed and unsure where to turn, use the Crisis Text Line (741741) or the Focus on the Family hotline (1-855-771-HELP).
  • Don't wait. Even one conversation can help you feel seen and supported.

✝️ A Final Word

There is no shame in reaching out. God does not abandon the brokenhearted. He is near to all who call on Him. You were never meant to carry this alone.

"The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit." β€” Psalm 34:18