Crisis Help & Mental Health Support
24/7 hotlines and emergency support. Free, confidential help available now if you need immediate mental health assistance.
If you're in crisis or need immediate mental health support, please reach out for help. Whether you completed a screening and are feeling overwhelmed, or you're experiencing a mental health emergency, support is available 24/7. You are not alone.
Emergency Services
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
Call 91124/7 Crisis Hotlines
Free, confidential support available anytime:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
988
24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources
Available 24/7
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
Free, 24/7 crisis support via text message. Text with a trained crisis counselor
Available 24/7
SAMHSA National Helpline
1-800-662-4357
Treatment referral and information service for mental health and substance use disorders
Available 24/7
Veterans Crisis Line
988 then Press 1
Confidential support for veterans and their families
Available 24/7
Trevor Project (LGBTQ Youth)
1-866-488-7386
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ young people
Available 24/7
International Crisis Resources
If you're outside the United States:
International Association for Suicide Prevention
Directory of crisis centers around the world
Befrienders Worldwide
Emotional support centers in multiple countries
Warning Signs of Crisis
Seek help immediately if you or someone you know experiences:
- ⚠Talking about wanting to die or hurt oneself
- ⚠Looking for ways to end one's life
- ⚠Talking about feeling hopeless or having no purpose
- ⚠Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain
- ⚠Talking about being a burden to others
- ⚠Increasing use of alcohol or drugs
- ⚠Acting anxious, agitated, or reckless
- ⚠Sleeping too little or too much
- ⚠Withdrawing or feeling isolated
- ⚠Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge
- ⚠Displaying extreme mood swings
Creating a Safety Plan
A safety plan can help you stay safe during a crisis. Consider including:
- Warning signs that a crisis may be developing
- Internal coping strategies (things you can do on your own)
- People and social settings that provide distraction
- People you can ask for help
- Professionals or agencies you can contact during a crisis
- Ways to make your environment safe
After a Crisis
After the immediate crisis has passed, it's important to:
- ✓Follow up with a mental health professional
- ✓Continue or start therapy
- ✓Take prescribed medications as directed
- ✓Build a support network
- ✓Practice self-care
- ✓Develop healthy coping strategies
Long-Term Support Resources
For ongoing mental health support and resources:
This page provides crisis resources for informational purposes. If you are in immediate danger, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. Autism Test Online is not a crisis service and cannot provide emergency assistance. Our autism test is a screening tool, not a diagnostic or crisis intervention service.