Mental health and violence prevention resources
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime. Crisis Text Line is there for any crisis. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from a secure online platform.
Crisis Text Line provides crisis counseling services 24-hours a day, 7 days a week.
The Lifeline and 988
Call, text, or chat 988 to be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network. These trained counselors will listen, understand how your problems are affecting you, provide support, and connect you to resources if necessary.
SAMHSA’s National Helpline
Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 to be connected to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.
SAMSHA’s National Helpline is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
Mental health Resources near you
Find mental health resources in your area with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)'s Treatment finder at https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/ or send your zip code via text message: 435748 (HELP4U) to find help near you.
Veterans Crisis Line
Call (800) 273-8255, PRESS 1
Text 838255
Chat online at https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help/chat
Veterans Crisis Line is a 24/7, confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones. You don't have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call (800) 799-7233
Text “START” to 88788
Online chat also available at https://www.thehotline.org/
The National Domestic Violence Hotline is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year service. It provides information and assistance to adult and youth victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence, family and household members, and other persons such as domestic violence advocates, government officials, law enforcement agencies and the general public.
Parents4Peace
If you or anyone you know is struggling with extremism, Parents4Peace are there to help. Contact their free helpline at 1-844-49-PEACE.
*These services are provided for information only, without recommendation from Boston Children's Hospital.