Crisis help
If someone is in danger right now, call 911. For a mental health or emotional crisis, call or text 988. It is free and open every day, all day.
Right now
- Someone is in danger right now: call 911.
- A mental health or emotional crisis: call or text 988, or chat at chat.988lifeline.org. Free, any time. You can call for your child, a student, or yourself.
- En español: llame al 988 y oprima 2.
- Deaf and hard of hearing: use the 988 ASL videophone, or dial 711 then 988 by TTY.
For kids and teens
| Who | Line |
|---|---|
| Anyone who prefers to text | Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741741 |
| LGBTQ+ young people | The Trevor Project: 866-488-7386, or text and chat online |
| Anyone in crisis | 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988 |
If it happens at school
Tell the nearest adult right away, and ask for the school counselor, psychologist, or nurse. If anyone is in danger, the school should call 911.
Afterward, you can ask the school for a meeting to look again at your child's IEP or 504 plan, including any behavior plan. The School Journey and your rights explain how to ask.
More help
For ongoing mental health care for a child or teen, MentalHealthAtlas: kids and teens lists therapists, crisis services, and family support in every state.
Last updated: 9 November 2026. Report outdated or wrong information.