Need immediate help? Call or text 988. 988 provides 24/7 support by call, text, or chat for mental-health, substance-use, and emotional distress

If someone is in immediate physical danger, call 911. When there is physical danger, emergency services may be involved.

For Individuals: If you struggle with substance abuse, depression, anxiety or other mental health challenges, there is no shame in seeking out resources and helplines. If you need someone to talk to or you’re looking to get connected to a professional treatment program, you can start with any one of these organizations.

• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): 800-950-NAMI (800-950-6264) https://www.nami.org/
• Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA): 240-485-1001 https://adaa.org/
• National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): 866-615-6464 https://www.nimh.nih.gov/
• American Psychological Association: 800-374-2721 https://www.apa.org/
• American Psychiatric Association: 800-357-7924 https://www.psychiatry.org/

For BIPOC people (Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and LGBTQ+), there are culturally sensitive organizations that are trained to work with people across language barriers and of differing immigration statuses. The Asian Mental Health Collective serves the Asian, Pacific Islander, and South Asian demographics. The Black Mental Health Alliance offers a directory of Black psychiatrists and doctors. And the Inclusive Therapists organization specializes in offering services to LGBTQ+ and neurodiverse communities.

This website is informational and educational, not a substitute for emergency or professional care.