Helplines in United States

States & provinces

Alabama 3 Alaska 2 American Samoa 1 Arizona 5 California 21 Colorado 24 Connecticut 3 Delaware 1 Florida 20 Georgia 4 Idaho 1 Illinois 11 Indiana 2 Iowa 3 Kansas 1 Kentucky 3 Louisiana 2 Maine 2 Maryland 1 Massachusetts 7 Michigan 8 Minnesota 4 Mississippi 2 Missouri 4 Montana 1 Nevada 1 New Hampshire 1 New Jersey 5 New Mexico 6 New York 17 North Dakota 2 Ohio 7 Oklahoma 3 Oregon 5 Pennsylvania 10 Rhode Island 1 South Carolina 1 Tennessee 4 Texas 11 Vermont 1 Virginia 11 Washington 4 Wisconsin 3 Wyoming 7

All helplines

Common questions about helplines in United States

Do I have to be in crisis to call a helpline in United States?

No. You can reach out because you feel lonely, anxious, or overwhelmed — or just because you need someone to talk to. You don’t need a “good enough” reason.

Are these helplines confidential?

Yes. Helplines are free and confidential. You don’t have to give your name, and you can end the call or chat at any time.

Can I contact a helpline about someone I’m worried about?

Yes. Many helplines also support worried friends and family members. You can call about someone else, or browse our guide for supporters.

What if the first helpline doesn’t feel right?

Try another one. Finding the right person can take a try or two — that’s completely normal, and it’s okay to keep looking until it clicks.