Latest Update: April 9, 2026
Crisis Resources
If this is an emergency
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room right away.
If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, a mental health crisis, or another urgent safety concern, use one of the crisis resources below now.
Polaris Psychology does not provide after-hours emergency care or emergency response. Polaris Psychology does not monitor website submissions, email, text messages, or voicemail as a crisis service.
The resources on this page are provided as a public courtesy. They are operated by independent third parties, not by Polaris Psychology. We do our best to keep this information accurate and current, but phone numbers, text codes, websites, hours, services, and availability may change without notice. Polaris Psychology does not control and is not responsible for the content, accuracy, availability, or operation of third-party resources. Please contact the resource directly or visit its official website to confirm current information.
Polaris Psychology is not an emergency service
Polaris Psychology does not provide after-hours emergency care or emergency response. Polaris Psychology does not monitor website submissions, email, text messages, or voicemail as a crisis service. If you need immediate help, contact emergency services or use one of the crisis resources below.
For Current Polaris Psychology Clients
If you are a current Polaris Psychology client and you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, suicidal crisis, or urgent safety concern, do not wait for a response from Polaris Psychology.
Call 911, go to the nearest emergency room, or use one of the crisis resources below right away.
24/7 crisis support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text: 988
Chat: 988lifeline.org/get-help
Free, confidential, 24/7 support for people in emotional distress, suicidal crisis, substance use concerns, or other urgent mental health needs.
Spanish support: Call 988 and press 2, or text AYUDA to 988.
Deaf or hard of hearing: Visit 988lifeline.org/get-help for relay and videophone access options.
Veterans Crisis Line
Call: 988, then press 1
Text: 838255
Chat: VeteransCrisisLine.net
Free, confidential, 24/7 support for Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and their loved ones. You do not need to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to use it.
Crisis Text Line
Text: HOME to 741741
Website: crisistextline.org
Free, confidential, 24/7 crisis support by text.
Specialized urgent support
Poison Help
Call: 1-800-222-1222
Website: poisonhelp.org
Free, confidential poison help from trained poison experts.
If someone has collapsed, had a seizure, has trouble breathing, or cannot be awakened, call 911 immediately.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call: 1-800-799-7233
Text: START to 88788
Website: thehotline.org
Free, confidential, 24/7 support for people experiencing domestic violence, concerned about a relationship, or seeking help for someone else.
National Sexual Assault Hotline
Call: 1-800-656-4673
Text: HOPE to 64673
Website: rainn.org/hotline
Free, confidential, 24/7 support through RAINN for survivors of sexual assault and their loved ones.
The Trevor Project
Call: 1-866-488-7386
Text: START to 678678
Website: thetrevorproject.org/get-help
Free, confidential, 24/7 crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people in the United States.
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
Call: 1-800-422-4453
Text: GO to 1-800-422-4453
Website: childhelphotline.org
Free, confidential, 24/7 support, guidance, and reporting information related to child abuse.
National Runaway Safeline
Call: 1-800-786-2929
Text: 66008
Website: 1800runaway.org
Free, confidential, 24/7 support for youth who are thinking about running away, have run away, are homeless, or feel unsafe, as well as for family members seeking help.
Disaster Distress Helpline
Call or text: 1-800-985-5990
Website: samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline
Free, confidential, 24/7 crisis counseling for people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
Call or text: 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262)
Website: mchb.hrsa.gov/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline
Free, confidential, 24/7 mental health support for pregnant people, postpartum individuals, and new parents.
Additional Support and Referral Resources
SAMHSA National Helpline
Call: 1-800-662-4357
TTY: 1-800-487-4889
Text: text your ZIP code to 435748
Website: samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information service for mental health and substance use concerns.
LGBT National Hotline
Call: 1-888-843-4564
Website: lgbthotline.org/national-hotline
Confidential peer support and local resource information for LGBTQ+ callers of all ages.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 2 PM to 11 PM ET; Saturday, Noon to 5 PM ET.
Trans Lifeline
Call: 1-877-565-8860
Website: translifeline.org/hotline
Peer support phone service run by trans people for trans and questioning callers.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 1 PM to 9 PM ET.
ANAD Eating Disorders Helpline
Call: 1-888-375-7767
Website: anad.org/get-help/eating-disorders-helpline
Free support, encouragement, and treatment referrals for people affected by eating disorders or body image concerns.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 9 PM CT.
National Abortion Hotline
Call: 1-800-772-9100
Website: prochoice.org/patients/naf-hotline
Confidential consultation, abortion provider information, and limited financial assistance in the U.S. and Canada.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 7 PM ET; Saturday and Sunday, 8 AM to 4 PM ET.
HIV Nightline
Call: 1-800-628-9240
Website: sfsuicide.org/hotlines
Emotional support line for people affected by HIV/AIDS.