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Accessing mental health care can be tough. We’ve curated this list, so you know where to start finding trusted help.
The California Youth Crisis Line: Call 1-800-843-5200
No matter where you live in California, city, suburban or rural, if you’re looking for help, you can give them a call. It’s a free, 24/7, confidential and anonymous hotline for ages 12-14 anywhere in the state.
Illinois Crisis and Referral Entry Service (CARES) Crisis Line: 1-800-345-9049 (Voice), 1-773-523-4504 (TTY)
Both teens and their parents can call this crisis line if they or their kids have an urgent mental health need, including if they might need resources but cannot afford them.
Crisis Text Line: Text GOT5 to 741741.
New York State has partnered with the text hotline so teens in the city or upstate can chat anonymously and via text 24/7. Starting a conversation is easy. Just text GOT5 to 741741.
Crisis Text Line: Text “MN” to 741741.
This text line provides free 24/7 help for those anywhere in Minnesota who are having a mental health crisis or are contemplating suicide.
If you are in the Twin Cities area, you can also call **CRISIS (**274747) from a cell phone. For those who only have a landline, you can find a crisis number find your county in Minnesota here.
These 24/7 mental health hotlines and text lines are here for teens like you, no matter what state you live in. If you have an urgent crisis or just need someone to talk to about your problems, reach out to these helplines.
988 – Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 and you will be connected to the closest possible crisis center near you. Dial 2 for Spanish. Available 24/7.
Crisis Text Line: Text “HOME” to 741741 to connect with a volunteer crisis counselor. It’s free, available 24/7.
The Trevor Project: 1-888-488-7386 or text “START” to 678-678.
If you identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, the Trevor Project is here for you. They offer a free crisis hotline and text line staffed by trained counselors who understand the unique challenges LGBTQ+ teens may experience.
The STEVE Fund/Crisis Text Line: Text STEVE to 741741. The STEVE Fund is dedicated to reducing disparities and stigma while supporting the mental health of young people of color. They’ve collaborated with the Crisis Text Line, offering a safe, stigma-free space for you to chat 24/7.
