Depression: Helplines

Depression: Helplines

  • Text: “Hello” to 886-886, Referral code: TIA

    Hours: 24 hours/7 days a week

    Website: https://www.mindright.io/welcome

    Emotional support via text with a behavioral health coach to support teens and young adults whenever they need it, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

  • Call: 988

    Online Chat: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat

    Hours: 24 hours/7 days a week

    The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides 24/7, free, and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.

  • Call: 888-793-4357

    Hours: 24 hours/7 days a week

    Website: https://dbh.dc.gov/service/access-helpline

    The Access Helpline at 1(888)7WE-HELP or 1-888-793-4357. This 24-hour, seven-day-a-week telephone line is staffed by behavioral health professionals who can refer a caller to immediate help or ongoing care. The Access Helpline can activate mobile crisis teams to respond to adults and children who are experiencing a psychiatric or emotional crisis and are unable or unwilling to travel to receive behavioral health services. Young people can call the Access Helpline for help dealing with the drama of family, death, school, drugs, gangs, and violence. We can help you sort out and manage feelings of hopelessness, anger, grief, stress, or whatever is troubling you.

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