Need help now? SAMHSA's National Helpline is free, confidential and open 24/7 in English and Spanish: 1-800-662-4357. In a mental health crisis, call or text 988. In an emergency, call 911.
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In an emergency, call 911
Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room for a seizure, confusion, seeing or hearing things that aren’t there, chest pain, trouble breathing, a suspected overdose, or if you might hurt yourself or someone else.
Free, confidential help lines
SAMHSA National Helpline
Call 1-800-662-4357Free, confidential, 24/7, 365 days a year, in English and Spanish. Referrals to local treatment, support groups and community organizations. You don’t need insurance.
TTY: 1-800-487-4889. Or text your ZIP code to 435748 (HELP4U).
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 98824/7 support if you’re in emotional distress, a mental health or substance use crisis, or thinking about suicide. Chat at 988lifeline.org.
Quit smoking or vaping
Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW1-800-784-8669. Free coaching and quit plans from your state quitline and the National Cancer Institute. Online: smokefree.gov.
Find treatment near you
- FindTreatment.gov, SAMHSA’s locator for licensed treatment facilities in the U.S.
- SAMHSA National Helpline details and FAQs.
Before you stop
Some withdrawals can be dangerous, especially alcohol, benzodiazepines and barbiturates. Read Dangerous Withdrawals and talk to a doctor before stopping. For prescription medicines, ask your prescriber about a taper plan.
Phone numbers checked against samhsa.gov on October 25, 2026.