There are many local, state, and national organizations that provide excellent information about all aspects of mental illness. A few of the most respected organizations are listed here to guide you in your search.* 

To start a call with any of the agencies listed below,  simply click on the phone number.

 

IF YOU OR ANOTHER PERSON ARE EXPERIENCING A MENTAL HEALTH EMERGENCY 

DONT USE THIS SITE 

CALL 911 OR GO TO THE NEAREST EMERGENCY ROOM!

 

Who to call in a Crisis? 
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. 

Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org

 

Local Numbers

• Baltimore (Baltimore Crisis Response)  410-752-2272

• Baltimore County (Baltimore Crisis Response) 410-931-2214

• Calvert County Crisis Hotline 410-535-1121

• Charles County Crisis Hotline 301-645-3336

• Howard County (Grassroots Crisis Hotline)  410-531-6677

• Maryland Crisis Hotline 800-422-0009 / TDD line 410-531-5086

• Maryland Youth Crisis Hotline 800-422-0009

• Prince George's Crisis Services 301-429-2185

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National Numbers

• Emergency: 911

•  AIDS Crisis Line: 1-800-221-7044

• American Association of Poison Control Centers: 1-800-222-1222

• Text Line: Text "START" TO 741-741

• Family Violence Helpline: 1-800-996-6228

• LGBTQ Hotline: 1-888-843-4564

• National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependency Hope Line: 1-800-622-2255

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1- 800-799-7233

• National Hopeline Network: 1-800-SUICIDE (800-784-2433)

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

• Planned Parenthood Hotline: 1-800-230-PLAN (7526) 

• RAINN sexual assault hotline 24/7:  1-800-656-4673

• Self-Harm Hotline: 1-800-DONT CUT  1-800-366-8288

• Trans Hotline 24/7  1-877-565-8860

• Veterans Crisis Line 800-273-8355  

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