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.