In the United States
Immediate danger or a medical emergency
Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Mental-health or emotional crisis
Call or text 988, or visit 988 Lifeline for crisis support.
Outside the United States
Contact your local emergency number or an established crisis service in your country. The US numbers above are not universal emergency numbers.
When it is not an emergency
A qualified health professional can help you discuss symptoms, daily functioning, safety and options. A trusted person may help you decide what to ask or accompany you. You do not need to recount every experience to begin a conversation.
If you are under 18, consider a trusted adult or a qualified professional. If home does not feel safe, choose support outside that situation.
Resource provenance: SAMHSA crisis guidance . Reviewed for this draft October 13, 2026. External services have their own privacy practices.