It’s OK to Ask

It’s OK to NOT be OK. But it’s ALSO OK to ask for help. Please reach out if you are in crisis or are experiencing mental health or addiction issues. There is help if you ask.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Call:  800-273-8255

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

IMAlive Chat Line
Website:  imalive.org/online/

Online instant messaging providing support to those in crisis or considering suicide.

Crisis Text Line
Text “TALK” to:  741-741

Connects with a crisis counselor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

DHMAS Treatment Access Line
Call:  800-563-4086

Connecticut’s Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) has established this 24/7 Access Line to facilitate access to treatment for substance use disorders. Individuals from anywhere in Connecticut may call to get help finding residential detox.

DHMAS Action Line
Call: 800-467-3135 (1-800-HOPE-135)

DMHAS offers an Adult Crisis Telephone Intervention and Options Network. Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

SAMHSA’s National Helpline
Call:  800-662-4357
Website: samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

This helpline provides 24-hour free and confidential treatment referral and information about mental and/or substance use disorders, prevention, and recovery in English and Spanish.

211 of Connecticut
Call:  800-662-4357
Website: 211ct.org

2-1-1 is a free, confidential information and referral service that connects people to essential health and human services 24 hours a day, seven days a week online and over the phone.

The NAMI HelpLine
Call:  800-950-NAMI (6264)
Or Text:  info@nami.org/help

The NAMI Helpline is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition, their family members and caregivers, mental health providers and the public.  Monday through Friday, 10am-8pm ET.

Opioid and Substance Use Disorders Resources
Call:  800-563-4086
Website:  liveloud.org

Provides options to talk to a peer, call for treatment options, connect on social media, or search for 12 step or other support groups in your community.