Emergency Medical Services—call 911
SAMHSA Substance Abuse and Mental Health National Helpline
1-800-662-4357
Confidential free help to find mental health and substance use treatment and information. English, Spanish
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
800-273-8255
Hours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish.
Substance abuse treatment 24/7 call the Access Line
1-800-563-4086
Veterans Crisis Line
1-800-273-8255 - press 1
Text to 838255
Chat online at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat.
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