If you’ve had one panic attack, you may fear having another. The fear of more attacks, or panic disorder, often causes people to withdraw and isolate. Expand the description to find a list of free, 24/7 hotlines, and text lines below.
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If you or your loved ones are in need of help, please consult the following list of hotlines:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
For anyone experiencing a mental health crisis.
AVAILABILITY: 24/7/365
PHONE NUMBER:
Primary line: 1-800-273-8255
Ayuda en Español: 1-888-628-9454
Video relay service: 800-273-8255
TTY: 800-799-4889
Voice/Caption Phone: 800-273-8255
ONLINE CHAT: suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/
WEBSITE: suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
211 Hotline
For anyone experiencing a mental health crisis, mental health or substance use issues, or abuse and/or who needs help finding supplemental food programs, shelter/housing, utilities assistance, disaster relief, employment and education opportunities, affordable healthcare (including sliding scale services), or other social services.
AVAILABILITY: 24/7/365
PHONE NUMBER: 2-1-1 (180+ languages)
ONLINE CHAT: Varies by location (check website)
WEBSITE: 211.org
The Trevor Project Support Center
For LGBTQ youth experiencing a mental health crisis.
AVAILABILITY: 24/7/365
PHONE NUMBER: 1-866-488-7386
TEXT NUMBER: Text START to 678678
ONLINE CHAT: thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now/
WEBSITE: thetrevorproject.org/
Crisis Text Line
For anyone experiencing a mental health crisis.
AVAILABILITY: 24/7/365
TEXT NUMBER:
US & Canada: Text HOME to 741741
UK: Text 85258
Ireland: Text 086 1800 280
WEBSITE: crisistextline.org
Veterans Crisis Line
For Veterans and service members experiencing a mental health crisis.
AVAILABILITY: 24/7/365
PHONE NUMBER:
Primary line: 1-800-273-8255 (press 1)
Support for deaf and hard of hearing: 1-800-799-4889
TEXT NUMBER: Text 838255
ONLINE CHAT: veteranscrisisline.net/get-help/chat
WEBSITE: veteranscrisisline.net/