Crisis Support Resources

If you or someone you know is in crisis or needs immediate support, please reach out. Free, confidential help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

🚨 Life-threatening emergency? Call 911 immediately.

Let's C.R.E.A.T.E. is not an emergency service. We are a non-clinical community wellness program and cannot provide crisis intervention.

National Youth Helplines

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential support for people in distress — available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call or text 988 to be connected with a trained crisis counselor. Español disponible.

Call or Text 988

Crisis Text Line
Free, confidential text-based crisis support available 24/7. Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained Crisis Counselor. Available in English and Spanish.

Text HOME to 741741

The Trevor Project
The world's largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people under 25. Available 24/7 via phone, text, and chat.

1-866-488-7386

Trans Lifeline
A peer support crisis hotline staffed by trans people, for trans and questioning people. Calls are answered by trans volunteers who understand your experience.

877-565-8860

National Runaway Safeline
Free, confidential support for youth who are experiencing a crisis at home, considering running away, or are currently homeless. Available 24/7.

1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929)

New York City Youth Resources

NYC Well
Connect to free, confidential mental health support. Speak to a counselor via phone, text, or chat.

1-888-NYC-WELL

The Door
Comprehensive youth development services in NYC, including crisis assistance and counseling.

212-941-9090

Covenant House New York
Provides shelter, food, and crisis care for homeless and trafficked youth.

212-613-0300

NAMI-NYC
National Alliance on Mental Illness chapter for NYC, offering support, education, and resources.

212-684-3264 (Helpline)

National Parent & Caregiver Support

The Jed Foundation
Provides evidence-based resources and programs to protect the emotional health of teens and young adults, and prevent suicide. Includes a comprehensive Mental Health Resource Center for families.

Visit website for resources

Child Mind Institute
Offers free, comprehensive resources for families, educators, and youth on a wide range of mental health, behavioral, and learning challenges. Also offers telehealth services.

212-308-3118

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
The nation's largest grassroots mental health organization. Offers a HelpLine, free support groups, family education programs, and resources in English and Spanish.

1-800-950-6264 (NAMI HelpLine)

StopBullying.gov
A federal government resource for parents, educators, and youth on understanding, preventing, and responding to bullying, including cyberbullying.

Visit website for resources