Crisis Services
TN Statewide Crisis Phone Line 855-CRISIS-1 (855-274-7471)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
TTY Hearing and Speech Impaired 1-800-799-4889
Crisis Text Line text HOME to 741741
Veterans Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255
Peer Recovery Call Center 1-865-584-9125 (8:30-5 M-F)
TDMHSAS Helpline for people having trouble accessing services
1-800-560-5767 (8-4:30 M-F)
National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233
The Trevor Project (LGBTQIA) 1-866-488-7386
Mental Health Resources
Safe Call Now – 1-206-459-3020
A 24/7 help line staffed by first responders for first responders and their family members. They can assist with treatment options for responders who are suffering from mental health, substance abuse and other personal issues.
Fire/EMS Helpline – 1-888-731-3473Also known as Share The Load. A program run by the National Volunteer Fire Council. They have a help line, text based help service, and have also collected a list of many good resources for people looking for help and support.
Crisis Text LineA service that allows people in crisis to speak with a trained crisis counselor by texting “Start” or “Help” to 741-741.
Copline (Law Enforcement Only) – 1-800-267-5463A confidential helpline for members of US law enforcement. Their website also has additional information on help and resources.
Frontline Helpline – 1-866-676-7500Run by Frontline Responder Services. Offer 24/7 coverage with first responder call-takers.
Kristin Brooks Hopeline – 1-800-442-4673Another national (USA) hotline for people suffering from mental health issues.
Veterans Crisis Line (Veterans only)- 1-800-273-8255 & press 1, or text 838255A crisis line specifically for veterans of the US armed forces.
Suicide.org list of local helplines for all 50 statesThis list includes thousands of local call numbers for every state in the US. Calling a local number can help put you in contact with nearby resources like counselors or psychiatrists faster than calling a national line.
Drug and Alcohol Abuse
SAMHSA National Helpline 1-800-662-4357
Resources about Addictions
https://www.addictiongroup.org/
Tennessee Redline Addiction and Mental Health Referrals
1-800-889-9789
TN Statewide Crisis Phone Line 855-CRISIS-1 (855-274-7471)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
TTY Hearing and Speech Impaired 1-800-799-4889
Crisis Text Line text HOME to 741741
Veterans Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255
Peer Recovery Call Center 1-865-584-9125 (8:30-5 M-F)
TDMHSAS Helpline for people having trouble accessing services
1-800-560-5767 (8-4:30 M-F)
National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233
The Trevor Project (LGBTQIA) 1-866-488-7386
Mental Health Resources
- Text “TN” to 741741 to reach the Crisis Text Line and to immediately be connected to a trained crisis counselor 24/7. Click this link to learn about the Crisis Text Line
- The “My Health Care Home” website directs Middle Tennesseans to their nearest charitable clinic (i.e., Matthew Walker, Neighborhood Health, Neighborhood Health, etc.). It includes prescription discounts, screenings, and more information at www.myhchTN.org.
- The Suicide Prevention Lifeline number is 800-273-8255. If preferred, you can go to the website and participate in a chat feature.
- Go HERE for free, anonymous, evidence-based screenings for anxiety, depression, trauma, etc. Parents can take a screening to determine if their children are showing symptoms of depression or anxiety. The back-end of the screenings provides local resources and do-it-yourself exercises to help.
- Mental Health America proudly started Mental Health Month in May 1949. Annually, we provide helpful resources to promote May as mental health month. I hope that you find these resources to be helpful: https://mhanational.org/mental-health-month. It includes some COVID-19 bonus materials.
Safe Call Now – 1-206-459-3020
A 24/7 help line staffed by first responders for first responders and their family members. They can assist with treatment options for responders who are suffering from mental health, substance abuse and other personal issues.
Fire/EMS Helpline – 1-888-731-3473Also known as Share The Load. A program run by the National Volunteer Fire Council. They have a help line, text based help service, and have also collected a list of many good resources for people looking for help and support.
Crisis Text LineA service that allows people in crisis to speak with a trained crisis counselor by texting “Start” or “Help” to 741-741.
Copline (Law Enforcement Only) – 1-800-267-5463A confidential helpline for members of US law enforcement. Their website also has additional information on help and resources.
Frontline Helpline – 1-866-676-7500Run by Frontline Responder Services. Offer 24/7 coverage with first responder call-takers.
Kristin Brooks Hopeline – 1-800-442-4673Another national (USA) hotline for people suffering from mental health issues.
Veterans Crisis Line (Veterans only)- 1-800-273-8255 & press 1, or text 838255A crisis line specifically for veterans of the US armed forces.
Suicide.org list of local helplines for all 50 statesThis list includes thousands of local call numbers for every state in the US. Calling a local number can help put you in contact with nearby resources like counselors or psychiatrists faster than calling a national line.
Drug and Alcohol Abuse
SAMHSA National Helpline 1-800-662-4357
Resources about Addictions
https://www.addictiongroup.org/
Tennessee Redline Addiction and Mental Health Referrals
1-800-889-9789