Resources for Families
This is a non-comprehensive list. If you would like to share a resource with me related to youth mental health or crisis support, please send me your suggestion to contactcrisismom@gmail.com. Thank you!
Mental Health Crisis Resources (USA)
Free, 24/7 confidential support. Call/chat/text
Deaf, hard of hearing: For TTY Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988
Free, 24/7 confidential text support. Text HELP to 741741 to be connected to a Crisis Counselor
24/7 free, confidential crisis counseling for LGBTQ+ youth
Call 866-488-7386, Text “START” to 678-678
Run by and for trans people.
US: 877-565-8860, CAN: 877-330-6366
800-604-5841 Prioritizing black, indigenous, and people of color.
800-422-4453 Call, text, chat. Talk to a counselor, report child abuse, ask for help.
800-656-HOPE(4673) Free, confidential, 24/7
International Crisis Resources
Mental Health Resources
Providing mental health support before a crisis arises
NAMI Helpline: Call: 800-950-6264, Chat/Text “helpline” to 62640
Support and education.
Education and resources.
Mental Health Guide for Cancer Patients and Families. Resources for caregivers and youth.
855-427-2736 Free 24/7 support for parents and youth. Call, text, chat
Youth Mental Health Resources
Call: 800-950-NAMI(6264), Text: text ‘friend” to 62640.
Free nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals, and support to teens and young adults.
Education and resources for professionals, families, and youth.
Support, education, and resources for families to improve educational opportunities for children with mental health or behavioral disorders.
Education and resources to promote the mental health and emotional wellbeing of young people of color.
Online resource (by Allina Health) to help youth understand and manage stress and anxiety.
Substance Abuse Resources
SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 800-662-HELP(4357) Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information service.
Informational web resource and 24/7 helpline that provides information about addiction, pregnancy, eating disorders, and mental health issues
Helpline: (800) 516-4357
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