If You Need Help Right Now

Call or Text: 988

A Trained Crisis Counselor is ready to support you 24/7 on the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

If You are in Immediate Physical Danger

Call 911 or Go to the Nearest Emergency Department

Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741 for free, confidential 24/7 crsis support.

NAMI HelpLine

Text, call, or email NAMI's "free, confidential nationwide service that provides one-on-one emotional support, mental health information and resources needed to tackle tough challenges that you, your family or friends are facing." Click here to visit the NAMI Helpline.

SAMHSA's National Helpline

Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) anytime 24/7 for treatment information and referrals, including for people who are uninsured or underinsured.

Not Sure Where to Start? That's okay.

In Maryland, 211 is available 24/7 and can connect people with thousands of health and human-services resources.

If in Maryland, Call 211 (or visit the 211 Maryland website here) and talk with someone who can help you figure out what resources are available in your community.

Mental health: Counseling, crisis support, supportive text messages.
Food assistance: Food pantries, SNAP, WIC, grocery savings.
Housing: Rental help, eviction prevention, shelters, transitional housing.
Utilities: Electric, gas, water bill assistance, shutoff prevention.
Children & families: Childcare, mentoring, disability evaluations, parenting support.
Legal services: Family law, immigration, landlord/tenant, domestic violence legal aid.
Employment: Job training, placement, vocational rehabilitation.
Veterans: Benefits assistance, support groups, outpatient clinics.
Substance use & recovery: Treatment and support programs

If You Need Help Right Now

If You are in Immediate Physical Danger

Not Sure Where to Start? That's okay.

If in Maryland, Call 211 (or visit the 211 Maryland website here) and talk with someone who can help you figure out what resources are available in your community.

Mental health: Counseling, crisis support, supportive text messages.

Food assistance: Food pantries, SNAP, WIC, grocery savings.

Housing: Rental help, eviction prevention, shelters, transitional housing.

Utilities: Electric, gas, water bill assistance, shutoff prevention.

Children & families: Childcare, mentoring, disability evaluations, parenting support.

Legal services: Family law, immigration, landlord/tenant, domestic violence legal aid.

Employment: Job training, placement, vocational rehabilitation.

Veterans: Benefits assistance, support groups, outpatient clinics.

Substance use & recovery: Treatment and support programs