In Need Of Help Or Support?  

You are not alone! If you are struggling with your mental health, the NAMI HelpLine is here for you. Connect with a NAMI HelpLine volunteer today.  

Available Monday Through Friday, 10 A.M. – 10 P.M., ET. 

Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), text "HelpLine" to 62640 or email us at helpline@nami.org

Introducing The NAMI Teen & Young Adult HelpLine

Find Help & Support

The NAMI HelpLine is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition, their family members and caregivers, mental health providers and the public. HelpLine staff and volunteers are experienced, well-trained and able to provide guidance.

• They understand, many from their own experiences, listen and offer support.

• They are informed on NAMI Programs, NAMI Support Groups and how to locate your local NAMI Affiliate.

• They are trained to help identify the best resource options for your individual concern.

• They are knowledgeable and a source of accurate information about relevant topics.

• They care.

To become a NAMI HelpLine volunteer, please visit I want to make a difference.

Unfortunately, the NAMI HelpLine is unable to provide mental health counseling, advice, personal advocacy or referrals to mental health providers or lawyers.  The NAMI HelpLine does not provide individual casework, legal representations or any type of individual advocacy.

The NAMI HelpLine is not a hot line, crisis line or suicide prevention line. If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis, please see the resources below.

What To Do In An Emergency

Need Immediate Help In An Emergency?

If you or a loved one is in immediate danger calling 911 and talking with police may be necessary. It is important to notify the operator that it is a psychiatric emergency and ask for police officers trained in crisis intervention or trained to assist people experiencing a psychiatric emergency.

 Need Immediate Help In A Crisis?

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Dial or text 988 if you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or experiencing a mental health crisis and get connected to a trained crisis counselor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Crisis counselors listen empathetically and without judgment. Your crisis counselor will work to ensure that you feel safe and help identify options and information about mental health services in your area.

988 is the new, shorter phone number that will make it easier for people to access mental health crisis services.

Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741-741
Connect with a trained crisis counselor to receive free, 24/7 crisis support via text message.

National Domestic Violence Hotline – Call 800-799-SAFE (7233)
Trained expert advocates are available 24/7 to provide confidential support to anyone experiencing domestic violence or seeking resources and information. Help is available in Spanish and other languages.

National Sexual Assault Hotline – Call 800-656-HOPE (4673)
Connect with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area that offers access to a range of free services. Crisis chat support is available at Online Hotline. Free help, 24/7.

The Trevor Project – Call 866-488-7386 or Text START to 678-678
Supporting LGBTQ young people during times of crisis by providing access to crisis counselors 24/7, 365 days a year. Crisis chat support is available at Crisis Chat. 

NAMI Resource Directory

The NAMI HelpLine’s National Resource Directory includes links to information created by other public and private organizations. By including these resources, NAMI does not endorse the organization, views expressed, or products or services offered on non-NAMI sites. NAMI does not control or guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of this non-NAMI information.

NAMI Teen & Young Adult Resource Directory

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