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Mental Health Crisis Resources for Adults and Teens

 

If you or someone you know is experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 immediately.

The resources below offer free, confidential, 24/7 support for mental health crises, suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, substance use concerns, and related issues. Help is available to adults and teens—you are not alone. These services are staffed by trained professionals who can provide immediate support, safety planning, and connections to local care.

National Crisis Lines (Available 24/7)

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call or text: 988 Chat online: chat.988lifeline.org Website: 988lifeline.org

    Confidential support for suicide prevention, mental health crises, substance use, and emotional distress. Spanish-language services and support for Deaf/Hard of Hearing individuals are available. Veterans: Press 1 after calling 988.

  • Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741 Website: crisistextline.org

    Free, confidential text support for any type of crisis, including anxiety, depression, bullying, or emotional distress (English and Spanish).

Montana-Specific Resources

  • Montana 988 Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Lifeline Call or text: 988 Chat: 988lifeline.org (national chat) Website: dphhs.mt.gov/suicideprevention/988

  • Montana residents calling or texting 988 are connected to trained local crisis professionals for immediate, confidential support for mental health, substance use, or emotional concerns. This serves adults and teens statewide.

Oregon-Specific Resources

  • Oregon 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (operated by Lines for Life) Call or text: 988 Chat online: 988lifeline.org Website: oregon.gov/oha/hsd/amh/pages/988.aspx or linesforlife.org​

  • Oregon’s primary 24/7 crisis response system for behavioral health crises. Lines for Life serves as the statewide contact center, providing support for adults and teens in emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, or substance use concerns. Additional local county crisis lines may be available through 988 routing.

Specialized Crisis Support (National, Accessible in MT & OR)

  • Veterans Crisis Line Call: 988, then press 1 Text: 838255 Chat: veteranscrisisline.net

  • 24/7 confidential support for Veterans, service members, National Guard/Reserve members, and their loved ones.

  • The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth, ages 13–24) Call: 1-866-488-7386 Text: START to 678678 Chat: thetrevorproject.org/get-help

  • 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention support specifically for LGBTQ+ young people.

Treatment Referral, Information Helplines, & Additional Information

  • SAMHSA National Helpline Call: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) Website: samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

  • 24/7 confidential information and referrals for mental health and substance use treatment services.

  • NAMI HelpLine (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Call: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) Text: NAMI to 62640 Website: nami.org/nami-helpline

  • Information, support, and referrals for mental health conditions (Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. ET).

  • Additional Notes

  • All listed services are free and confidential.

  • For ongoing therapy or local providers in Montana or Oregon, please contact our practice directly or use the resources above to find appropriate care.

  • International callers: Visit iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres for global resources.

  • These resources are provided as a public service and are not a substitute for professional medical advice or ongoing therapy. We encourage you to reach out—help is available 24/7.

  • Last updated: April 2026

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