If you are in immediate danger, call 911 now.
Crisis Resources
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911. The resources below provide confidential, 24/7 crisis support. Many are staffed by counselors with cultural competency training relevant to Black communities.
Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 . 24/7, free, confidential.
Chat: 988lifeline.org/chat
Available in English and Spanish.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 . 24/7, free, confidential.
Trained crisis counselors respond within minutes.
SAMHSA National Helpline
Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) . 24/7, free, confidential.
samhsa.gov
Black-Centered Mental Health Resources
Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective (BEAM)
beam.community
Therapy for Black Girls
therapyforblackgirls.com
Black Mental Health Alliance
Call: 410-338-2642
blackmentalhealth.com
Therapy for Black Men
therapyforblackmen.org
LGBTQ+ Crisis Support
The Trevor Project
Call 1-866-488-7386 . 24/7.
Text START to 678-678
thetrevorproject.org
Trans Lifeline
Call 1-877-565-8860
translifeline.org
Veterans
Veterans Crisis Line
Dial 988, then press 1 . 24/7.
Text: 838255
veteranscrisisline.net
Maternal Mental Health
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
Call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262) . 24/7.
Free, confidential. For pregnant and new mothers.
Postpartum Support International
Call 1-800-944-4773
postpartum.net
Domestic Violence & Safety
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) . 24/7.
Text START to 88788
thehotline.org
StrongHearts Native Helpline
Call 1-844-762-8483 . 24/7.
strongheartshelpline.org
Substance Use & Recovery
SAMHSA National Helpline
Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357). 24/7, free, confidential.
Sickle Cell Disease Association of America (SCDAA)
Call 1-800-421-8453
sicklecelldisease.org
Medical Disclaimer
This page provides crisis resource information for educational purposes. In a medical or psychiatric emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. The resources listed are independently operated. Black Health does not control their availability or staffing.