If you are in crisis, please seek help immediately.

Below are some options for immediate support.

Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to reach a 24-hour crisis center available through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

Text MHA to 741741 to connect with a trained Crisis Counselor from Crisis Text Line.

Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

If you are in need of support, but not in crisis, consider reaching out to a warmline. Warmlines offer a place to call when you just need to talk to someone. Speaking to someone on these calls is typically free, confidential, and run by people who understand what it’s like to struggle with mental health problems.

Find a warmline at mhanational.org/warmlines.

Mental health is a critical part of overall health. If you're feeling distressed, there is hope.

If you're still in school, our Back To School or Life On Campus materials may better fit your needs.

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I don't have any concerns right now, but I'd like to stay mentally healthy

• Monitor your mental health regularly by taking one of our Nine Validated Screens.
• Learn about ways to live well and stay well.
• Read up on risk factors and early warning signs.
• Get tips for boosting your mental health.

I think I’m showing symptoms of a mental health condition. I’m doing okay at home, work, or school, but not as easy as before. Something is “not right.”

• Take a mental health screen, print the results out, and bring them to a doctor or a mental health provider. Or discuss the results with a family member or close friend.
• Try out our interactive "where to get help” feature.
• Find an affiliate in your community.
• Learn more about mental health conditions.
• Read up about the different treatments.
• Find a therapist.
• Get tips for starting a conversation with a friend or loved one about your mental health.
• Use this exercise to combat negative thoughts and other cognitive distortions.
• Think ahead and map out steps you can take to get help and feel better.

I’m starting to have trouble with family, friends, work, school or other areas of my life. Things are getting worse, and sometimes multiple problems are developing.

• Take a mental health screen, print the results out, and bring them to a doctor. Or discuss the results with a family member or close friend.
• Try out our interactive “where to get help” feature.
• Look up your local MHA affiliate.
• Find a therapist.
• Find a support group.
• Learn more about mental health conditions.
• Use a worksheet to help you learn how to communicate your thoughts and emotions.

Things are getting bad. I’m losing control of my life and my ability to work, go to school, and be there for friends and family.

• Call 1-800-273-TALK or text MHA to 741741 if you are in crisis.
• Look up your local MHA affiliate for services in your area.
• Find a therapist.
• Find a support group.
• Plan for crisis by setting up a Psychiatric Advance Directive.
• Read more about inpatient options.
• Prepare yourself to have open-ended conversations with a mental health professional.

I’m in crisis.

• Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to reach a 24-hour crisis center, text MHA to 741741, call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room.
• Find a local MHA affiliate who can provide services.
• Find a therapist.
• Find support groups.
• Find a hospital.