The Urban Mentality Project

Sometimes help can’t wait. If you or someone you know is in danger or having a medical emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available.

Call or text: 988
Chat: 988lifeline.org
You’ll be able to speak with a trained crisis counselor any time of day or night.

SAMHSA Helpline
This Helpline provides 24-hour free and confidential help. You can get treatment referral and information about mental health and drug or alcohol use disorders, prevention, and recovery in English and Spanish.

Call: 1-800-662-4357
TTY: 1-800-487-4889
Text your ZIP code to: 435748
Visit SAMHSA's National Helpline
Disaster Distress Helpline
SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline is for people who have experienced natural, or human caused disasters, such as a tornado or crime. It provides 24/7 crisis counseling and support to people feeling emotional distress due to the disaster.

Call or text: 1-800-985-5990
If you’re Deaf or Hard of Hearing and in crisis, you can access a videophone service staffed by Deaf LEAD crisis workers fluent in ASL.