Crisis Resources
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911. The following resources provide free, confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
If This Is an Emergency
Call 911 immediately or go to your nearest emergency room.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential support for anyone in suicidal crisis, emotional distress, or substance use crisis. Available 24/7/365.
Veterans: Call 988, press 1 | En Español: Marca 988, oprime 2
Crisis Text Line
Free, 24/7 crisis intervention via text message with trained crisis counselors.
SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information for mental health and substance use disorders. English and Spanish.
Website: samhsa.gov
NAMI Helpline
Free support, education, and resources for individuals and families affected by mental health conditions.
The Trevor Project
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ young people under 25. Available 24/7.
Maryland-Specific Resources
Maryland Crisis Line (Optum)
24/7 crisis line. Provides referrals based on your location and can dispatch mobile crisis teams from your county.
Baltimore Crisis Response Inc. (BCRI)
For Baltimore City residents. Staff can meet with you at your location for evaluation and immediate care recommendations.
NAMI Maryland
Local chapters across Maryland offering support groups, education, and advocacy for individuals and families.
Additional Resources
Disaster Distress Helpline
1-800-985-5990
Veterans Crisis Line
988, press 1 | Text 838255
Trans Lifeline
1-877-565-8860
Childhelp National Hotline
1-800-422-4453
AFSP
Maryland 211
Dial 211 | 211md.org