Mental & Behavioral Health Resources

  1. Emergency Helplines
  2. LGBTQ
  3. Seniors
  4. Suicide Prevention
  5. Veterans
  6. Youth, Teen & Family

211 Palm Beach County and Treasure Coast

211 is a community helpline and crisis hotline that provides suicide prevention, crisis intervention, information, assessment, and referral to community services for people of all ages.


988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.


Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline

The Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline (800.272.3900) is available around the clock, 365 days a year. Through this free service, specialists and master’s-level clinicians offer confidential support and information to people living with dementia, caregivers, families and the public.


Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime. Crisis Text Line is here for any crisis. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from our secure online platform. The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment.

Florida Abuse Hotline

The Florida Abuse Hotline accepts reports 24 hours a day and 7 days a week of known or suspected child abuse, neglect, or abandonment and reports of known or suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult.


Florida Department of Elder Affairs Helpline

The Florida Department of Elder Affairs promotes the well-being, safety, and independence of Florida's seniors, their families, and caregivers.


Florida Domestic Violence Hotline

The Office of Domestic Violence is responsible for providing oversight on the administration of state and federally-funded initiatives designed to intervene and prevent domestic violence and support survivors and their families. 


National Child Abuse Hotline

The hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with professional crisis counselors who have access to a database of tens of thousands of emergency, social service, and support resources. The service is available to anyone with a telephone: children who face confusion, parents in despair, mandatory reporters and other adults who are uncertain about the next best step when faced with questions related to abuse and neglect.


National Eating Disorder (NEDA) Helpline

Contact the NEDA helpline for support, resources, and treatment options.

  • 1-800-931-2237
  • For 24/7 crisis support, text 'NEDA' to 741741
  • Chat options available on the NEDA website


National Domestic Violence Hotline

The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse. Contacts to The Hotline can expect highly-trained, expert advocates to offer free, confidential, and compassionate support, crisis intervention information, education, and referral services in over 200 languages.


National Runaway Safeline

For 50 years, the National Runaway Safeline has been responding to youth and families in crisis, serving as the national communications system for runaway and homeless youth. Resources are available for youth and teens, concerned adults, service providers and more. 

  • By calling 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929), you can connect with a trusted, compassionate person who will listen and help you create a plan to address your concerns. 
  • Live chat, email, forums, and additional resources are available on the National Runaway Safeline website.


National Sexual Assault Hotline

RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country and operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.

  • Call 800-656-HOPE (4673)
  • Chat options available on the RAINN website


Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities.

SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.


Veterans & Military Crisis Line

A helpline for Veterans and their loved ones. You don't have to be enrolled in Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits or health care to connect. Access free, confidential support 24/7, 365 days a year.

  • 24/7 Helpline — Call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, chat live, or text 838255
  • TTY: 800-799-4889
  • Chat options available on the Veterans Crisis Line website
  • Calling from Overseas?
    • In Europe — Call 00800 1273 8255 or DSN 118
    • In Korea — Call 0808 555 118 or DSN 118
    • In Afghanistan — Call 00 1 800 273 8255 or DSN 111