988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
United States
- Call988
- Text988
- Chat988lifeline.org
Free, confidential, 24/7. Trained counselors for emotional distress or suicidal thoughts. Press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line.
Crisis resources
Acuity is a journaling tool. It’s not a substitute for professional mental-health care, and it’s not an appropriate first stop if you’re in crisis. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please use the resources below.
Crisis Text Line
US, UK, Canada, Ireland
- TextHOME to 741741
Text-based crisis support with trained volunteer counselors. Free and confidential.
International Association for Suicide Prevention
Worldwide
- Directoryfindahelpline.com
Country-by-country directory of crisis helplines maintained by IASP + Throughline. Start here if you're outside the US/UK/Canada/Ireland.
SAMHSA's National Helpline
United States — substance use
Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information for individuals and families facing mental or substance-use disorders.
If there’s an immediate risk of harm, call your local emergency number (911 in the US, 999 in the UK, 112 across the EU).
A hotline counselor can stay on the line with you while emergency services respond.
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