Hotlines

Welcome to the resource guide for suicide and crisis hotlines. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or thoughts of self-harm, reaching out for help is a critical step toward safety and healing. This guide provides a comprehensive list of trusted hotlines and helplines available 24/7, offering immediate support, guidance, and resources during moments of crisis.

Whether you need someone to talk to or would prefer to text with someone, these services are staffed by trained professionals who can offer compassionate care and direct you to the right resources. Your safety and well-being are important, and this guide is here to ensure that you have access to the support you need, whenever you need it.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

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Crisis Text Line

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    • A trained crisis worker will respond within minutes. The crisis Text Line is a free, confidential service that is available 24/7 in the United States.

  • 741741

Hatzalah

    • Volunteer network of dedicated Jewish fathers, husbands, and sons, providing emergency medical response to the public. We treat all in need regardless of race, religion, or ethnicity.

  • (718) 230-1000

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Long Island Crisis Center

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NYC Crises Emergency Services

    • Mobile crisis teams are groups of health professionals, such as nurses, social workers, and psychiatrists, who can provide mental health services in your home.

    • Available 24/7/365

  • (888) 692-9355

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NAMI-National Alliance on Mental Illness

    • Mental Health Crisis Support

  • Text "helpline" to 62640

    helpline@nami.org

    (800) 950-(6264)

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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

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NYC Well

    • 24/7 Crisis Counseling & Suicide Prevention

  • (888) 692-9355

    support@nycwell.nyc

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The Samaritans of New York

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SAMHSA National Helpline

    • Support for those affected by mental health and substance use disorders.

  • (800) 662-4357

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SOVRI

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    • Orthodox Jewish Sexual Abuse Hotline The helpline is open Monday-Thursday, 9:30 am-5:30 pm and Friday, 9:30 am-1:30 pm.

  • (888) 529-4852

    SOVRIHelpline@gmail.com

Safe in Harm's Way

    • 24/7 Crisis Counseling & Suicide Prevention for Victims of Domestic
      Violence.

  • (800) 799-7233

    contact@safeinharmsway.org

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The Trevor Project LGBTQ Community

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Veterans Crisis Line

    • 24/7 Crisis Counseling & Suicide Prevention for Veterans and their loved ones.

  • Call 988 and press 1

    or

    Text 838255

    veterans@va.gov

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