Health Resources & Emergency Hotlines
Comprehensive directory of health resources, crisis hotlines, and emergency contacts for the United States and Canada. Find immediate help, mental health support, and healthcare services.
🆘 EMERGENCY - CALL IMMEDIATELY
United States: 911
Medical emergencies, police, fire
Canada: 911
Medical emergencies, police, fire
Call 911 if you or someone else:
- • Has chest pain or signs of heart attack
- • Has signs of stroke (face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty)
- • Is unconscious or having seizures
- • Has severe bleeding or injury
- • Is having difficulty breathing
- • Is in immediate danger of suicide or harming others
Mental Health & Crisis Support
United States
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text: 988
24/7 suicide prevention and mental health crisis support. Free, confidential help for anyone in emotional distress or suicidal crisis. Available in English and Spanish.
Crisis Text Line
Text: HOME to 741741
24/7 text-based crisis support. Trained counselors help with any crisis (depression, anxiety, self-harm, abuse, addiction, etc.).
SAMHSA National Helpline
Call: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
24/7 treatment referral and information service for substance abuse and mental health. Free, confidential, available in English and Spanish.
Veterans Crisis Line
Call: 988, then press 1 | Text: 838255
24/7 support for veterans, service members, National Guard, Reserve, and families. Trained VA responders.
NAMI Helpline (Mental Health Info)
Call: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) | Text: "HelpLine" to 62640
Monday-Friday 10am-10pm ET. Information, referrals, and support for mental health conditions.
Canada
Talk Suicide Canada
Call: 1-833-456-4566 (24/7)
24/7 suicide prevention and crisis support. Available in English and French. Confidential support for anyone thinking about suicide or concerned about someone else.
Crisis Text Line (Canada)
Text: 741741
24/7 text-based crisis support in English and French.
Wellness Together Canada
Call: 1-866-585-0445
Free mental health and substance use support. Online resources, counseling, peer support. Available 24/7.
Kids Help Phone
Call: 1-800-668-6868 | Text: 686868
24/7 support for young people (ages 5-29). Counseling, referrals, texting support.
Specialized Health Hotlines
United States
Poison Control
Call: 1-800-222-1222
24/7 expert help for poisonings, medication overdoses, chemical exposures. Free, confidential guidance from toxicology specialists.
Domestic Violence Hotline
Call: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) | Text: START to 88788
24/7 support for domestic violence victims, survivors, and those questioning unhealthy relationships.
Child Abuse Hotline (Childhelp)
Call: 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
24/7 professional crisis counselors for child abuse intervention and prevention.
RAINN Sexual Assault Hotline
Call: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
24/7 confidential support for sexual assault survivors and those helping survivors.
Disaster Distress Helpline
Call: 1-800-985-5990 | Text: TalkWithUs to 66746
SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline
24/7 crisis counseling for people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
Alzheimer's Association Helpline
Call: 1-800-272-3900
24/7 support and information for Alzheimer's and dementia patients, caregivers, and families.
Canada
Poison Control (varies by province)
Ontario: 1-800-268-9017 | Alberta: 1-800-332-1414 | BC: 1-800-567-8911 | Quebec: 1-800-463-5060
24/7 poison information and emergency advice. Call your provincial poison control center.
Assaulted Women's Helpline (Ontario)
Call: 1-866-863-0511
24/7 crisis support for women who have experienced abuse or assault. Other provinces have similar services.
Hope for Wellness Helpline (Indigenous)
Call: 1-855-242-3310
24/7 culturally-sensitive support for Indigenous peoples. Crisis intervention, emotional support in English, French, Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut.
Government Health Services
United States
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Federal agency overseeing health programs, Medicare, Medicaid, public health, disease prevention.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Disease prevention, health information, vaccination guidelines, outbreak tracking, health statistics.
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Medical research, health information, clinical trials database, disease information.
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Mental health information, research, treatment resources, educational materials.
Find a Health Center (HRSA)
Locate federally qualified health centers offering low-cost care regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Drug safety, food safety, medical device regulation, recalls, adverse event reporting.
Canada
Health Canada
Federal health department. Healthcare system information, drug safety, public health, disease surveillance.
Public Health Agency of Canada
Disease prevention, immunization, emergency preparedness, health promotion, chronic disease management.
Mental Health - Government of Canada
Mental health resources, information, services, and supports across Canada.
Provincial Health Ministries
Each province/territory has its own health ministry managing healthcare services. Search "[Province] Health Ministry" for local resources and services.
When to Use Each Resource
Life-Threatening Emergency → 911
Severe injury, chest pain, stroke, unconsciousness, severe bleeding, difficulty breathing, immediate suicide danger
Suicidal Thoughts → 988 (US) / 1-833-456-4566 (Canada)
Thinking about suicide, self-harm urges, severe depression, emotional crisis
Mental Health Crisis → Crisis Text Line or SAMHSA
Severe anxiety, panic attack, mental health crisis, substance abuse crisis
Poisoning/Overdose → Poison Control
Ingested poison, medication overdose, chemical exposure, toxic substance contact
Health Information → CDC, NIH, Health Canada
Disease information, prevention guidelines, vaccination info, health statistics, treatment options
No Insurance / Low-Cost Care → Community Health Centers
Need medical care but uninsured or underinsured. Sliding-scale fees based on income.
Help Is Available 24/7
You don't have to face health crises alone. These resources provide immediate support, professional guidance, and connections to ongoing care. Save these numbers and share them with loved ones. Help is always available, free and confidential.
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