Get Immediate Help in a Crisis

If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available right now.

Call 911 if you or someone you know is in immediate danger, or go to the nearest emergency room.

The Lifeline provides 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Call or text 988 to connect with a trained crisis counselor, or use Lifeline Chat on the web (English only).

A free, confidential resource that connects veterans 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with a trained responder. Available to all veterans and those who support them, even if not registered with the VA or enrolled in VA healthcare. Use Veterans Crisis Chat on the web.

Provides immediate crisis counseling for people experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. Free, multilingual, confidential, and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

If you are worried about a friend's social media updates, you can contact safety teams at the social media company — they will reach out to connect the person with the help they need.

View the 5 Action Steps for Helping Someone in Emotional Pain infographic to see how you can help those in distress.

Find a Health Care Provider or Treatment

Treatment for mental illnesses usually consists of therapy, medication, or a combination of the two, given in person or via telemental health. There are many ways to find a provider who meets your needs — click any option below to learn more.

Your primary care practitioner can be an important resource, providing initial mental health screenings and referrals to mental health specialists. If you have an appointment with your primary care provider, consider bringing up your mental health concerns and asking for help.

  • Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA): Offers a searchable directory of mental health professionals specializing in anxiety, depression, and related disorders. Visit ADAA.
  • Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA): Provides peer-based, wellness-oriented support and information for people living with mood disorders. Visit DBSA.
  • Mental Health America (MHA): Offers free online mental health screening tools and a directory to help you find local services. Visit MHA.
  • National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): The nation's largest grassroots mental health organization, offering education, support groups, and a helpline. Visit NAMI.

State and County Agencies: Your state or county government website may list local health services — search for their health services department.

Insurance Companies: A representative of your insurance company can tell you which local providers are covered. Many insurers also have a searchable database of participating practitioners.

Your local college, university, or medical school may offer treatment options. Try searching the website of local university health centers for their psychiatry, psychology, counseling, or social work departments.

Current and former service members may face different mental health issues than the general public. For resources for both service members and veterans, please visit:

Veterans Crisis Line VA Mental Health Services Military OneSource