Crisis/Emergency Services and Hotlines

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. You may also reach out to the following numbers for additional assistance. These numbers are available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, 365 days/year

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 (for deaf or hard of hearing call: 800-799-4889)
• Crisis Text Line*: Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor
• Live Chat services available through Lifeline Chat*
• Region Ten Emergency Services:  1-434-972-1800
• Military and Veteran Crisis Line:  1-800-273-8255, Press 1 to speak with trained responders
• The Steve Fund: In crisis? Text STEVE to 741741. Are you a young person of color? Feeling down, stressed or overwhelmed? Text STEVE to 741741 and a live, trained Crisis Counselor will respond.
• The Trevor Project offers a toll-free confidential crisis and suicide prevention helpline for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning youth. 1-866-488-7386
• Chat*
• Crisis Text Line*:Text START to 678678

* There may be wait times higher than normal for chat and text

“No, you aren’t alone. Yes, we all feel this way sometimes. No, you won’t always feel like this. Yes, the world is a better place with you in it.” (Unknown)