IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING AN IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY, PLEASE CALL 911 OR VISIT YOUR NEAREST HOSPITAL.
Crisis Resources & Hotlines
If you or someone you know is in crisis, immediate help is available. These national resources provide free, confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
You Are Not Alone
Reaching out for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. The trained professionals and volunteers at these crisis lines are ready to listen, provide support, and connect you with resources. All services listed below are free and confidential.
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
This lifeline provides 24/7 confidential prevention and crisis support for anyone in distress to prevent suicide.
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)
An anti-sexual violence organization offering education and round-the-clock sexual assault crisis support to help prevent sexual violence and provide assistance to survivors.
The Trevor Project
A national toll-free, confidential crisis hotline available 24/7 that specializes in suicide prevention and crisis intervention for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth.
National LGBT Hotline
Volunteers who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community provide free and confidential peer support, information, and connections to local resources through national hotlines and online services.
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
Professional counselors are available 24/7 throughout the U.S. and Canada to provide crisis intervention and support in over 170 languages for child abuse situations.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Confidential crisis support is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for individuals experiencing domestic violence.
Trans Lifeline
A peer support hotline operated by and for transgender individuals, offering trans-specific care and community support.
The Teen Line
Anonymous peer-to-peer support available for teenagers and their caregivers dealing with challenges ranging from friendship issues to suicidal thoughts.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Offers advocacy, educational resources, support services, and public awareness programs for individuals and families living with mental illness.
When to Call a Crisis Hotline
- • Thoughts of suicide or self-harm
- • Experiencing abuse or violence
- • Severe emotional distress or panic
- • Need someone to talk to immediately
- • Concerned about someone else in crisis
What to Expect
- • Trained, compassionate listeners
- • Completely confidential support
- • No judgment or pressure
- • Connection to local resources
- • Available 24/7, every day of the year
Local Emergency Services
If you are in immediate danger or experiencing a medical emergency, do not wait. Call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room right away.
Huntington Hospital Emergency Department
100 W California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105 • (626) 397-5000
USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Emergency
1812 Verdugo Blvd, Glendale, CA 91208 • (818) 790-7100
Looking for Ongoing Support?
While crisis hotlines provide immediate help, ongoing therapy can provide lasting support and healing. Browse our directory of mental health professionals in the Pasadena area or request a personalized referral.