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.
988 Lifeline
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7/365. Your conversations are free and confidential.
Crisis Text Line
Text “TALK” to: 741-741
Connects with a crisis counselor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
DHMAS (Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services) 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 (Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services) 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
SAMHSA’s National HelplineCall: 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
211 of ConnecticutCall: 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: “Helpline” to 62640
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.