CRISIS RESOURCES
You are not alone.
Help is available right now.
If you or someone near you needs immediate support, there are trusted crisis resources available 24/7. Take a breath, choose the option that fits what is happening, and reach out now.
If there is immediate danger, call 911 right away.
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Call 911 if there is immediate danger, a medical emergency, an overdose, or someone is at risk of being seriously hurt right now.
Call or text 988 if you or someone else is in emotional distress, having suicidal thoughts, struggling with mental health, or facing a substance use crisis.
Text 741741 if texting feels easier than calling and you want to connect with a trained crisis counselor by text.
Use the Veterans Crisis Line if the person in crisis is a Veteran, service member, or someone concerned about one.
911 Emergency Services
Best for: Immediate danger or urgent medical emergencies.
Call 911 right away if:
Someone is in immediate danger
A suicide attempt is happening now
There is an overdose or medical emergency
Someone is threatening serious harm to themselves or others
Choose 911 when safety cannot wait.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text: 988
Best for: Suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, mental health crises,
substance use concerns, or when you need immediate support.
The 988 Lifeline is free, confidential, and available 24/7.
You can call, text, or chat with a trained counselor.
The service supports people dealing with mental health struggles,
emotional distress, and alcohol or drug use concerns.
Choose 988 if you need someone to talk to right now.
Veterans Crisis Line
Call: 988, then press 1
Text: 838255
Best for: Veterans, service members, and the people who care about them.
The Veterans Crisis Line provides free, confidential support 24/7.
You do not have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to use it.
Support is available by phone, text, and online chat.
Choose this option if you are a Veteran, service member, or are worried about one.
Crisis Text Line
Text: HOME to 741741
Best for: Anyone who feels more comfortable texting than calling.
Crisis Text Line offers free, confidential, 24/7 support by text.
In the U.S., texting HOME to 741741 connects you with a live, trained Crisis Counselor.
Choose the Crisis Text Line option if talking feels too hard.
You deserve support right now.
Whatever you are carrying in this moment, you do not have to hold it alone. Reaching out is a strong step. There are people ready to listen, respond, and help you stay safe.
*DISCLAIMER: Legacies Empowered is not a 24/7 emergency response provider.
If you are in immediate danger or need urgent crisis support, please contact 911, 988, the Veterans Crisis Line, or Crisis Text Line right away.