The NAMI HelpLine is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition, their family members and caregivers, mental health providers and the public. HelpLine staff and volunteers are experienced, well-trained and able to provide guidance.
The NAMI HelpLine is not a hot line, crisis line or suicide prevention It is peer to peer support.
You can call, text or go online and chat.
→ Text “HelpLine” to 62640. Connect with a HelpLine Specialist when you need support, information and resources via text message.
→ To talk with a NAMI HelpLine Specialist, please call 800-950-NAMI (6264).
→ To online chat with a specialist, go online https://www.nami.org/support-education/nami-helpline/
Need Immediate Help In A Crisis?
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Dial or text 988 if you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or experiencing a mental health crisis and get connected to a trained crisis counselor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Crisis counselors listen empathetically and without judgment. Your crisis counselor will work to ensure that you feel safe and help identify options and information about mental health services in your area.
