If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, support is available. Below is a list of resources for first responders, veterans, and community members. Whether you need immediate help or someone to talk to, these services are here for you. If this is an emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

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988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988 Or text help to 988.

A 24/7 US crisis and suicide hotline. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline offers free, confidential support 24/7/365 to anyone experiencing emotional distress, mental health concerns, or substance use struggles. Trained counselors are available by call, text, or chat to listen, provide support, and connect you with resources. You are not alone! Help is always available!
 www.988lifeline.org

Safe Call Now: (206) 459-3020 or (877) 230-6060

A confidential 24/7 helpline staffed by first responders for first responders. They are a crisis referral service for all public safety employees, emergency services personnel, and their families nationwide. They offer peer support, crisis intervention, treatment referrals, and specialized resources to address personal and professional challenges. Assistance is available anytime.
www.safecallnowusa.org

Copline (For Law Enforcement): (800) 267-5463

A confidential helpline exclusively for active and retired members of US law enforcement and their families. Staffed by trained retired officers, Copline offers peer support for stress, mental health struggles, and personal challenges, without fear of punitive repercussions.
www.copline.org

FireStrong: (844) 525-FIRE (3473)

A confidential, 24/7 crisis and support resource created for firefighters and their families. The program offers peer-driven support, mental health resources, and wellness tools designed specifically for the challenges of fire service life.
www.firestrong.org

Frontline Helpline: (866) 676-7500

A confidential, 24/7 support line for first responders and their family members. Staffed by former first responders, it offers peer support, mental health crisis assistance, and referrals to culturally competent treatment programs.
www.frontlinerehab.com

Heroes Helpline (Texas): (833) 367-4689

A 24/7 helpline, the Heroes Helpline is a free, confidential support line for first responders and healthcare workers across Texas. Staffed by trained peers, the helpline offers emotional support, treatment navigation, referral services, education, and training resources to strengthen mental health and resilience.
https://sbmi.uth.edu/ace/helpline.htm

Serve and Protect: (615) 373-8000

A 24/7 crisis line for public safety and emergency services personnel nationwide. Serve & Protect facilitates confidential trauma services for public safety professionals, medical providers, and their families nationwide. They offer peer support, crisis intervention, therapy referrals, and chaplain services tailored to the unique needs of first responders.
www.serveprotect.org

The Trevor Project: (866)488-7386 or text start to 678-678

Confidential 24/7 Support Line for LGBTQ+ young people. The Trevor Project is 100% confidential and can connect you to a crisis counselor nationwide via text, chat, or phone. They are the leading national organization providing help to LGBTQ+ young people.
www.thetrevorproject.org

Crisis Text Line: Text Home or Badge to 741741

24/7, confidential support through text messaging for anyone experiencing emotional distress or a mental health crisis. Trained volunteer Crisis Counselors help texters move from a hot moment to a cool calm. You can text from anywhere in the U.S. to connect with a counselor.
www.crisistextline.org

SAMHSA National Helpline: (800) 662-HELP (4357)

A free, confidential 24/7 treatment referral and information service. SAMHSA’s National Helpline can assist any individual and family facing mental health and substance use challenges. Support is available in English and Spanish, offering connections to local treatment providers, support groups, and community resources.
www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

Veterans Crisis Line (Veterans only): (800) 273-8255 & Press 1, or text help to 838-255

A 24/7 confidential crisis line for U.S. military veterans and service members. They offer free support to veterans, service members, National Guard, Reserve, as well as their families. Help is available whether or not you are enrolled in VA benefits or health care.
www.veteranscrisisline.net

Disaster Distress Helpline: (800) 985-5990 or text help to (800) 985-5990

A free, 24/7 confidential crisis counseling helpline for people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. Support is available to survivors, responders, and family members affected by events like hurricanes, wildfires, mass violence, and pandemics.
www.samhsa.gov

National Volunteer Fire Council

Behavioral health resources and a support helpline for firefighters, EMS, and rescue personnel members and their families. Services include a confidential helpline, a nationwide directory of vetted counselors familiar with first responder culture, self-help tools, and training resources to strengthen mental health and resilience. Assistance is available 24/7, with expanded support for NVFC members.
www.nvfc.org

3FTL

3FTL provides specialized mental health support for first responders, offering personalized programs to address issues such as acute stress, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and suicidal ideation. Their team offers comprehensive, faith-informed care focusing on empowerment, resilience, and recovery.
www.3ftl.com

Rescue 22 Foundation

Rescue 22 Foundation provides high-quality, individually trained service dogs at no cost to veterans facing Post-Traumatic Stress, Traumatic Brain Injury, and other combat-related injuries. Their mission is to improve the quality of life and independence of America's combat veterans through personalized K9 partnerships.
www.rescue22foundation.org