Annually, almost 5 million people go to the emergency room for mental or behavioral health issues. While the emergency room may be the best place to go for a mental health crisis in many areas, explore an alternative option called a crisis center and how you may be able to find the closest crisis center near you. Expand the description to find a list of free, 24/7 hotlines, and text lines below. #MentalHealth #CrisisSupport #PsychHub Follow and subscribe to Psych Hub: https://www.facebook.com/PsychHubEd/ https://twitter.com/psychhub https://www.instagram.com/psychhubeducation/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/psychhubeducation/ null Learning about mental health is crucial for us all to imagine a better future for everyone. Psych Hub's Mental Health Ally Certification learning hubs will help you become an important steward of your wellbeing and that of your loved ones. Start learning here: www.psychhub.com __ 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/ © 2021 Psych Hub, LLC. All Rights Reserved.