SAMHSA - In Crisis? Call or Text 988
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text: 988. Chat: 988lifeline.org. You’ll be able to speak with a trained crisis counselor any time of day or night.
In Crisis? Find Help Now
Sometimes help can’t wait. If you or someone you know is in danger or having a medical emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available.
- Call or text: 988
- Chat: 988lifeline.org
You’ll be able to speak with a trained crisis counselor any time of day or night.
SAMHSA Helpline
This Helpline provides 24-hour free and confidential help. You can get treatment referral and information about mental health and drug or alcohol use disorders, prevention, and recovery in English and Spanish.
- Call: 1-800-662-4357
- TTY: 1-800-487-4889
- Text your ZIP code to: 435748
- Visit FindTreatment.gov to locate a treatment facility or provider
Disaster Distress Helpline
SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline is for people who have experienced natural, or human caused disasters, such as a tornado or crime. It provides 24/7 crisis counseling and support to people feeling emotional distress due to the disaster.
- Call or text: 1-800-985-5990
If you’re Deaf or Hard of Hearing and in crisis, you can access a videophone service staffed by Deaf LEAD crisis workers fluent in ASL.
Who We Are
Learn more about the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation and to improve the lives of individuals living with mental and substance use disorders, and their families.
Mission
SAMHSA’s mission is to lead public health and service delivery efforts that promote mental health, prevent substance misuse, and provide treatments and supports to foster recovery while ensuring equitable access and better outcomes.
Vision
SAMHSA envisions that people with, affected by, or at risk for mental health and substance use conditions receive care, achieve well-being, and thrive.
SAMHSA's Strategic Plan provides a roadmap on the plans to carry out the vision and mission of SAMHSA over the next four years.
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