In Case of Urgent Need for Support
If you are having a mental health emergency, are feeling unsafe or someone you care about is unsafe, please call 911 or for less urgent matters call one of the following lines. We do not monitor the chat function, email, or voicemail for emergencies.
Call 911 - Emergency Support
If you are having an emergency and cannot keep yourself or loved ones safe, call 911.
Call 211 - local resources
How it works: You can dial 2-1-1 or visit a 211 website (like 211ct.org) to speak with a trained specialist who can help you find resources for a variety of needs. They can also connect you with Emergency Mobile Psychiatric Crisis Services for your area.
What it helps with: 211 can connect you with resources for:
- Housing: Rent/mortgage assistance, emergency housing, homelessness services.
- Food: Food banks, meal programs, SNAP benefits.
- Mental Health: Counseling, support groups, crisis intervention.
- Health Care: Insurance, payment assistance, treatment options.
- Utilities: Energy assistance, help with utility bills.
- Substance Use: Treatment, prevention, and support.
- Youth: Education, employment, basic needs.
- Transportation: Ride/transit options.
- Disaster Recovery: Information and resources during and after disasters.
- And much more
1-833-TLC-MAMA - National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline is a free, confidential, and 24/7 resource for expecting and new mothers experiencing mental health challenges, offering support via voice and text in English and Spanish (and 60+ languages via interpreter services). You can reach them by calling or texting 1-833-TLC-MAMA
Call or text 988 - Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life's challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone. Using the 988 Lifeline is free.
When you call, text, or chat the 988 Lifeline, your conversation is confidential. The 988 Lifeline provides you judgment-free care. Connecting with someone can help save your life.