Contact a suicide prevention hotline in the United States over online chat, text or phone.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Information verified by this helpline
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.
Crisis Text Line
Information verified by this helpline
EveryoneAll topics
YouthLine
Information verified by this helpline
Youth
TrevorLifeline
Information verified by this helpline
LGBTQ+Youth
NAMI HelpLine
Information verified by this helpline
AdultsParentsSeniorsYouth
Trans Lifeline
Information verified by this helpline
AdultsLGBTQ+Youth
National Problem Gambling Helpline
Information verified by this helpline
Everyone
National Problem Gambling Helpline offers 24/7, free and confidential support by phone, text message (SMS) and online chat. We...
Counselors
18005224700Teletype (TTY) number for people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.
PTSD Veteran Crisis Line
Information verified by this helpline
Veterans
Disaster Distress Helpline
Information verified by this helpline
Everyone
B-LINE
Information verified by this helpline
AdultsEveryone
Veterans Crisis Line
Information verified by this helpline
Veterans
Safe Place® TXT 4 HELP
Information verified by this helpline
YouthChildren
National Grad Crisis Line
Information verified by this helpline
EveryoneAll topics
Centerstone's Military Services
Information verified by this helpline
VeteransAll topics
National Parent and Youth Helpline
Information verified by this helpline
EveryoneAll topics
SAMHSA's National Helpline
Information verified by this 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.
Call BlackLine
Information verified by this helpline
EveryoneAll topics
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
Information verified by this helpline
Deaf & HOHParentsWomen
Pregnancy and a new baby can bring a range of emotions. Many new moms feel overwhelmed, sad, anxious, or exhausted at different...
Counselors
711Teletype (TTY) number for people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.
LGBT National Hotline
Information verified by this helpline
LGBTQ+
Childhelp's Courage First Athlete Helpline
Information verified by this helpline
Everyone
LGBT National Senior Helpline
Information verified by this helpline
LGBTQ+Seniors
Hey Sam
Information verified by this helpline
Youth
LGBT National Coming Out Support Hotline
Information verified by this helpline
LGBTQ+
LGBT National Youth Talkline
Information verified by this helpline
LGBTQ+Youth
Teen Line, a Program of Didi Hirsch
Information verified by this helpline
LGBTQ+YouthAll topics
Physician Support Line
Information verified by this helpline
EveryoneAll topics
Su Familia
Information verified by this helpline
EveryoneAll topics
Contact a suicide hotline in United States for free support
If you're experiencing suicidal thoughts, you're not alone. Suicidal thoughts aren't talked about very much, but many people experience them during their lives. There are 27 suicide hotlines (crisis lines or helplines) in United States that can help. If you're not sure what suicidal thoughts look like, they might look like any of the following:
- Feeling like there is no end in sight to the pain you're feeling
- Losing your motivation to keep going
- Making plans for ending your life
- Feeling like you wouldn't be missed if you were gone
- Thinking you're going to feel this way forever
- Looking up information about how to kill yourself
- Feeling like you can't cope with the pain anymore
- Feeling deep and constant despair
A suicidal crisis is a normal response to very severe psychological pain that won't go away. You may be at a point where you're struggling to find the strength to get through one more day. It may not seem like it, but there is hope. You can heal your pain without ending your life.
It's normal to feel like nobody will get you when you're feeling suicidal. It may even feel like you're beyond help. But crisis supporters don't think so. Crisis supporters in United States want to help you and they are available 24/7 to lend a listening ear.
For free and confidential support with suicide, consider contacting a hotline in United States today.
Find support in United States by topic
We’ve partnered with ThroughLine to compile a list of resources for support to address a variety of possible issues.
If you have a negative experience, please know it is not your fault; help is available. Submit a report by following our guidance here, and consider contacting one of the resources above.
Copyright © 2026 ThroughLine Limited
All rights reserved.