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Free hotlines for stress and worry in the United States

SAMHSA's National Helpline
Deaf & HOHEveryoneAll topics

SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish,...

1-800-487-4889Teletype (TTY) number for people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.
samhsa.gov
National Grad Crisis Line
EveryoneAll topics

National Grad Crisis Line is dedicated to providing 24/7, free, compassionate and confidential support over phone. We exist to...

Counselors
gradresources.org
National Parent and Youth Helpline
EveryoneAll topics

National Parent and Youth Helpline provides free and confidential emotional support and resources to diverse Parents,...

Counselors
nationalparentyouthhelpline.org
Trans Lifeline
AdultsLGBTQ+Youth

Trans Lifeline's Hotline is a peer support phone service run by trans people for our trans and questioning peers. Call us if...

Peers, Volunteers
translifeline.org
Veterans Crisis Line
Veterans

The Veterans Crisis Line is a toll-free, confidential resource that connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends...

Counselors
veteranscrisisline.net
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
EveryoneAll topics

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a suicide prevention and crisis intervention service available to anyone in suicidal...

Counselors, Volunteers
711Teletype (TTY) number for people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.
988lifeline.org
Centerstone's Military Services
VeteransAll topics

If you or a loved one are seeking support through Centerstone’s Military Services, confidential help is available to connect...

Counselors
centerstone.org
Crisis Text Line
EveryoneAll topics

Crisis Text Line is here to help you, whatever you're going through. We provide 24/7, free and confidential support and...

Counselors, Volunteers
crisistextline.org
Call BlackLine
EveryoneAll topics

Call BlackLine® prioritizes BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), and provides a space for peer support, counseling,...

Counselors, Peers, Volunteers
callblackline.com
PTSD Veteran Crisis Line
Veterans

The Combat Trauma Help Line at the PTSD Foundation of America provides immediate, confidential support for combat Veterans and...

Peers
ptsdusa.org
Disaster Distress Helpline
Everyone

The national Disaster Distress Helpline (call or text 1-800-985-5990 ; press 2 for Spanish) provides 24/7/365 crisis and...

Counselors, Volunteers
samhsa.gov
B-LINE
AdultsEveryone

B-LINE is a free, confidential, US-based 24/7 mental health and crisis support line created by Backline, specifically for music...

Counselors
backline.care
TrevorLifeline
LGBTQ+Youth

TrevorLifeline offers 24/7, free and confidential support by phone, text message (SMS) and online chat. We support LGBTQ+ young...

Counselors, Volunteers
thetrevorproject.org
Safe Place® TXT 4 HELP
YouthChildren

TXT 4 HELP is a free, confidential, 24/7 text-based support service for youth nationwide. It offers assistance for challenges...

Counselors
nationalsafeplace.org
YouthLine
Youth

YouthLine is dedicated to providing 24/7, free and confidential* support over phone, text message (SMS), and online chat for...

Peers, Volunteers
theyouthline.org
StrongHearts Native Helpline
Cultural support

StrongHearts Native Helpline is a 24/7 confidential and anonymous culturally-appropriate domestic and sexual violence helpline...

Peers
strongheartshelpline.org
TheHopeLine
Faith-basedYouthAll topics

We are a faith-based non-profit organization that provides free resources like live chat with Hope Coaches, email mentors,...

Counselors
thehopeline.com
aSafePlaceOnline
Faith-basedYouthAll topics

Presenting the hope found in Jesus alone, aSafePlaceOnline provides free counsel to young women around the world, meeting them...

Volunteers
asafeplaceonline.com
Teen Line, a Program of Didi Hirsch
LGBTQ+YouthAll topics

Teen Line is dedicated to providing free, compassionate and confidential support over phone and text message (SMS), as well as...

Peers, Volunteers
teenlineonline.org
Physician Support Line
EveryoneAll topics

Physician Support Line provides free and confidential support by phone. We exist to help people in United States who may be...

Peers, Volunteers
physiciansupportline.com
Su Familia
EveryoneAll topics

Su Familia, or the National Hispanic Family Health Helpline, provides free reliable and confidential health information in...

Counselors
healthyamericas.org
Work Helpline (Text)
Adults

Are you in a challenging moment at work or in your job search? We’re your first contact. Empower Work is a safe, free,...

Peers, Volunteers
empowerwork.org
Love, A Stranger - Eating Disorder Helpline
Everyone

Love, A Stranger is a peer-support helpline dedicated to individuals struggling with eating disorders, body image concerns, and...

Volunteers
loveastranger.org
Desi LGBTQ Helpline
LGBTQ+

DeQH - Desi lgbtQ Helpline - is North America’s first national South Asian LGBTQ+ peer support helpline offering free,...

Peers, Volunteers
deqh.org
LGBT National Hotline
LGBTQ+

LGBT National Hotline offers free and confidential support by phone and online chat. We are here for the LGBTQ+ community in...

Peers, Volunteers
lgbthotline.org
National Caregiver Help Desk
EveryoneCultural support

The National Caregiver Help Desk offers free support to family caregivers across the country. It is staffed by caregiving...

Counselors, Peers
caregiveraction.org
Childhelp's Courage First Athlete Helpline
Everyone

The Courage First Athlete Helpline is the only national, centralized, free helpline that exists solely for athletes, parents,...

Counselors
athletehelpline.org
LGBT National Senior Helpline
LGBTQ+Seniors

LGBT National Senior Helpline offers free, compassionate and confidential support over phone. We help the LGBTQ+ community,...

Peers, Volunteers
lgbthotline.org
Hey Sam
Youth

Hey Sam is a mental health support textline for people up to 24 years old. If you or someone you know is feeling lonely,...

Peers, Volunteers
samaritanshope.org
LGBT National Coming Out Support Hotline
LGBTQ+

LGBT National Coming Out Support Hotline provides free and confidential support and information by phone and online chat. We...

Peers, Volunteers
lgbthotline.org
LGBT National Youth Talkline
LGBTQ+Youth

LGBT National Youth Talkline offers free and confidential support over phone. We help adults, youth, the LGBTQ+ community in...

Peers, Volunteers
lgbthotline.org
NAMI HelpLine
AdultsParentsSeniorsYouth

NAMI HelpLine provides support to: • Individuals experiencing mental health challenges • Teens and young adults through the...

Peers, Volunteers
nami.org
STOMP Out Bullying
LGBTQ+YouthChildren

STOMP Out Bullying is dedicated to providing free and confidential support and information by phone and online chat. We are...

Counselors, Volunteers
stompoutbullying.org
Amala Youth Hopeline
Faith-basedYouthCultural support

Amala is a confidential and culturally competent youth support program for Muslim youth through a phone line available 5-days a...

Peers, Volunteers
mas-ssf.org

Struggling with stress? Reach out to a hotline in United States for free support

When you don't deal with stress in a healthy way, it can build up and start to negatively impact your life. You may find it harder to cope with everyday responsibilities. Fortunately, help is available from 34 hotlines in United States. Stress can look like:
  • Irritable, angry, and impatient.
  • Dry mouth and trouble swallowing anything.
  • Sleep disturbances; sleeping excessively or not sleeping at all.
  • Rapid heartbeat and chest pain.
  • Headaches or dizziness.
  • Excessive sweating in the hands.
  • Procrastinating or avoiding responsibilities.
  • Pulling back from your loved ones.
Being stressed out can make you feel on edge. This is the body's normal response to extreme pressure – whether real or perceived. It's important to manage stress so that it doesn't grow. Chronic stress can make it hard to cope with everyday demands, but it can be managed and reduced.
It's not always easy to admit that you need extra support, but everyone needs help sometimes. That's why there are hotlines available in United States who help people who are overwhelmed with stress. It can be a huge relief to share your feelings with someone who cares and wants to understand what you're going through.
For free and confidential support with stress, consider contacting a hotline in United States today.

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  • Loneliness
  • Parenting
  • Physical illness
  • Pregnancy & abortion
  • Relationships
  • School & work
  • Self-harm
  • Sexual abuse
  • Stress
  • Substance use
  • Suicide
  • Supporting others
  • Trauma & PTSD

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