If this is an emergency and you need immediate assistance, please call 911. For all other depression-related inquiries, the below sites offer a variety of services for those seeking help.
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: This 24-hour suicide prevention helpline specializes in handling all situations related to suicide and emotional distress. Phone Number: 1-(800)-273‑TALK (8255), Live Online Chat.
- Disaster Distress Helpline: If you are experiencing depression, anxiety, or stress as the result of a natural disaster, call this number to speak to someone. Phone Number: 1-800-985-5990/txt TalkWithUs to 66746
- National Child Abuse Hotline: Depression often exists in situations where child abuse is present, and this 24/7 national hotline exists to prevent this type of abuse. You can reach professional crisis counselors at any time in more than 170 languages, using an interpreter. Phone Number: 1-800-4-A-Child
- Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN): This free, confidential, and national sexual assault hotline is operated 24/7 by RAINN, which partners with local sexual assault service providers all over the U.S. Phone Number: 800-656-Hope
- The Trevor Project: This is a 24-hour depression hotline for suicidal LGBTQ youth. 1-866-488-7386