Immediate Help
Seeking Immediate Help
If you or anyone you know are in a crisis or may be in danger, please use the following resources to get immediate help in the United States. Zencare is not a crisis resource.
Emergency Services
Emergency Services: Call 911.
For immediate safety concerns or life-threatening situations.
National Crisis Hotlines
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
Call or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org. Online live messaging at https://988lifeline.org/chat. Free, confidential 24/7 support. - Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
Free, 24/7 text support for crisis situations. - National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): +1 (800) 656-4673
Confidential support for survivors of sexual violence. - National Hopeline Network: +1 (800) 784-2433
Links callers to the nearest crisis center. - Trevor Project: +1 (866) 488-7386
Confidential suicide prevention and support for LGBTQIA+ youth. - Trans Lifeline: +1 (877) 565-8860
Peer-run crisis hotline for trans and questioning individuals. - LGBT Hotline: +1 (888) 843-4564
Confidential support and resources for LGBTQ individuals. - National Domestic Violence Hotline: +1 (800) 799-7233
Call or text START to 88788 for support in domestic violence situations. - Family Violence Helpline: +1 (800) 996-6228
Help and resources for those affected by family violence. - Planned Parenthood Hotline: +1 (800) 230-7526
Information on sexual health and reproductive care.
Substance Use, Eating Disorders, and Self-Harm Resources
- S.A.F.E. Alternatives (Self-Harm Support): +1 (800) 366-8288
Assistance and treatment options for self-harm behaviors. - Alcoholism & Drug Dependency Hope Line: +1 (800) 622-2255
Support and referrals for substance use recovery. - National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA): +1 (800) 931-2237
Helpline for those affected by eating disorders. - National Crisis Line for Anorexia and Bulimia: +1 (800) 233-4357
Dedicated support for those struggling with eating disorders. - American Association of Poison Control Centers: +1 (800) 222-1222
Free and confidential advice for poison emergencies.
Specialized Crisis Hotlines
- Veterans Crisis Line: Call 988, press 1 or text 838255
Specialized support for veterans and their families. - StrongHearts Native Helpline: +1 (844) 762-8483
Support for Native American and Alaska Native individuals. - Postpartum Support International (PSI): +1 (800) 944-4773
Support for new parents facing postpartum depression or anxiety. - Disaster Distress Helpline: +1 (800) 985-5990
Support for those impacted by disasters (natural or human-made). - DeafLEAD: +1 (321) 800-DEAF (3323)
Crisis support for the Deaf community via text and video.
Youth and Family Support
- Runaway Safeline: +1 (800) RUNAWAY (786-2929)
Confidential support for youth considering running away or currently away from home.