Crisis Related Resources

It can be difficult to know what to do in a personal crisis and not everyone has the right support immediately available. If you or someone you care about is feeling overwhelmed by mental health, substance use, or other personal needs, it is good to know that there are a number of local and national helplines available. Many of the hotlines, but not all, are staffed by trained professionals. They can provide referrals, recommendations, and other useful information in times of need. The services they provide are toll-free, often accessible 24/7, and confidential. If you use a texting hotline, please note that messaging charges may apply.

Below is a list of national resources and hotlines for a variety of needs, including: mental health crisis, substance use, child abuse, domestic violence, and eating disorders. Please share them with others if needed and appropriate.

National Mental Health Crisis, Self-Injury, and Substance Use Resources

If you're experiencing emotional distress and you don’t want to wait for an appointment, the resources below provide free and confidential support 24/7. If this is an emergency, however, please call 911 immediately.

988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life's challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone. Dial 988 from anywhere in the US to get connected. Press 1 for Veterans, 2 for Spanish and 3 for the LGBTQ+ community.

Call or Text 988
Chat online
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
https://988lifeline.org/

S.A.F.E. Alternative's Self-injury Resource Line:

1-800-DONTCUT (366.8288)

Teen Hotlines

24/7 Teen Lifeline in Arizona

Text or Call 602-248-8336 (TEEN)
Teen Lifeline provides a safe, confidential, and crucial crisis intervention service for Arizona teens. Its mission to prevent teen suicide in Arizona. This happens through its peer-to-peer crisis hotline and suicide prevention education services for teens, educators, and parents.
Website: https://teenlifeline.org/about-us/

YouthLine Peer-to-Peer Support

YouthLine is a free peer-to-peer help, support, and crisis line for youth. No problem is too big or too small for YouthLine – reach out to us today!
YouthLine is confidential to a point: while we will never share conversations had on the lines, we are mandatory reporters. If a young person is experiencing or has experienced abuse, neglect, or assault, or if there are immediate safety concerns, YouthLine may contact other agencies to ensure the best support and safety for the young person in crisis.
Youth are available to help daily from 4-10pm Pacific Time and adults are available by phone at all other times.

"Your Life Your Voice" Crisis Hotline for All Teens and Young Adults

800-448-3000
Text VOICE to 20121
Online Form: https://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org/Pages/contact.aspx
App and Journal: https://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org/Pages/mobile-app.aspx

LGBTQIA Hotlines

Trans Lifeline
Call 1-877-565‑8860

The Trevor Project

LGBTQIA+ Support and Crisis
Call 1-800-246‑7743
Text "START" to 678-678
Chat online

Veterans Hotlines

Veterans Crisis Line

Call 988, then PRESS 1
Text 838255
Chat online

Arizona Crisis Team

Mobile Crisis Hotlines:

https://www.terroshealth.org/mobile-crisis/

FOR CENTRAL ARIZONA
Call 1-800-631-1314
Our crisis specialists serve all of Maricopa, and Northwest Pinal County.

FOR NORTHERN ARIZONA
Call 1-877-756-4090

Our crisis specialists serve the
Mohave and Coconino County.

Warm Lines

NAZCARE Warm Line

Offers confidential phone services from trained peer support staff who can discuss a range of wellness and recovery issues. Their number is (888) 404-5530.

NAMI Arizona

Offers non-crisis warm lines in Maricopa County at (602) 347-1100 and in Pima County at (520) 770-9909. They also have a 24/7 crisis line at (602) 222-9444 or (800) 631-1314.

Solari Crisis Response Network

Offers a 24/7 warm line that provides peer support, recovery help, resource access, and individualized care. Their number for Central Arizona is (602) 347-1100.

Arizona Complete Health

Offers a peer-operated warm line staffed by trained peers who have overcome mental illness. Their number is (844) 733-9912.

California Resources

California Peer-Run Warmline
The Warm Line provides accessible mental health support by using the wisdom of lived experience to connect, inspire hope, and empower our community toward unlimited recovery. Some concerns callers share are challenges with interpersonal relationships, anxiety, pain, depression, finances, alcohol/drug use, etc.

The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) recently launched two free online behavioral health services platforms to support the mental health of youth and caregivers: BrightLife Kids for caregivers and kids 0-12 years old, and Soluna for teens and young adults ages 13-25. The platforms offer free one-on-one support with live coaches, a library of multimedia resources, wellness exercises, and peer communities moderated by trained behavioral health professionals.

Other Resources

Suicide Prevention: 12 Things Parents Can Do
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4-A-Child
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE
National Eating Disorders Association: 1-800-931-2237
Central Arizona 24/7 Warm Line: A Friendly and Understanding Ear: 602-347-1100
National Alliance on Mental Illness—Call 1-800-950-6264 or Text “Helpline” to 62640
Offers peer-support, answers questions and provides practical resources and next steps. Designed for people living with a mental health condition, their loved ones and caregivers.
RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline—Call 1-800-656-4673
Anyone affected by sexual assault, whether it happened to you or someone you care about, can find support here. Get connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area. Or visit online.rainn.org to receive support via confidential online chat.
SAMHSA’s National Helpline—Call 1-800-662-4357
A free, confidential, 24/7, treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. Available in English and Spanish.