The Lifeline is a free, confidential crisis service that is available to everyone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Lifeline connects people to the nearest crisis center in the Lifeline national network. These centers provide crisis counseling and mental health referrals.

Call 1-800-273-8255

En español 1-888-628-9454

The Crisis Text hotline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the U.S. The Crisis Text Line serves anyone, in any type of crisis, connecting them with a crisis counselor who can provide support and information.

Text “HELLO” to 741741

The Veterans Crisis Line is a free, confidential resource that connects veterans 24 hours a day, seven days a week with a trained responder. The service is available to all veterans, even if they are not registered with the VA or enrolled in VA healthcare.

Call 1-800-273-8255 and press 1 or text to 838255

The disaster distress helpline provides immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. The helpline is free, multilingual, confidential, and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Call or text 1-800-985-5990

CommCare provides the first step for help for Missouri residents in crisis, 24/7, free of charge. If you or a loved one are experiencing stress, anxiety, or other behavioral health concerns, our certified counselors are just a phone call away with our First Step for HELP helpline, available 24/7.

Call 1-888-279-8188.

Contact social media outlets directly if you are concerned about a friend’s social media updates or dial 911 in an emergency.