Federal resources for mental health listeners and emotional support are designed to provide individuals with immediate assistance, emotional support, and referrals to appropriate services. Here are key resources: --- ### **1. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline** - **Phone**: **988** - **Website**: [988lifeline.org](https://988lifeline.org) - Offers 24/7, free, and confidential support for people experiencing emotional distress or a mental health crisis. While its focus includes suicide prevention, the Lifeline also provides emotional support and a listening ear for non-crisis situations. - **Chat**: Available through the website. - **Text**: Text "988" for support. --- ### **2. SAMHSA National Helpline** - **Phone**: **1-800-662-HELP (4357)** - **Website**: [findtreatment.samhsa.gov](https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov) - This confidential, 24/7 helpline provides free information and referrals for mental health and substance use concerns. Operators can offer emotional support and connect callers to local resources for counseling and therapy. --- ### **3. Disaster Distress Helpline** - **Phone**: **1-800-985-5990** - **Text**: **“TalkWithUs” to 66746** - **Website**: [disasterdistress.samhsa.gov](https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline) - Offers crisis counseling and support for individuals experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-made disasters, including pandemics. Available 24/7. --- ### **4. Veterans Crisis Line** - **Phone**: **988, Press 1** - **Text**: **838255** - **Website**: [veteranscrisisline.net](https://www.veteranscrisisline.net) - Provides 24/7 confidential support for veterans, their families, and friends. The line includes emotional support services even for non-crisis situations. --- ### **5. LGBTQ+ Support – The Trevor Project** - **Phone**: **1-866-488-7386** - **Text**: Text "START" to **678678** - **Website**: [thetrevorproject.org](https://www.thetrevorproject.org) - While not a federal agency, The Trevor Project partners with government programs to provide 24/7 emotional support to LGBTQ+ youth in need of a safe space to talk. --- ### **6. National Parent Helpline** - **Phone**: **1-855-427-2736 (1-855-4A PARENT)** - **Website**: [nationalparenthelpline.org](http://www.nationalparenthelpline.org) - Provides emotional support for parents and caregivers, helping them navigate parenting challenges and find appropriate resources. --- ### **7. Crisis Text Line** - **Text**: **“HELLO” to 741741** - **Website**: [crisistextline.org](https://www.crisistextline.org) - Connects individuals to trained crisis counselors who provide free, confidential support via text. This service is ideal for those who prefer texting over talking. --- ### **8. Friendship Line for Older Adults** - **Phone**: **1-800-971-0016** - A 24/7 helpline specifically for seniors feeling isolated, lonely, or in need of emotional support. Operated by the Institute on Aging and supported by federal grants. --- ### **9. Mental Health America (MHA)** - **Website**: [mhanational.org](https://mhanational.org) - Offers online emotional support through peer communities and forums. While not a federal agency, it collaborates with government programs to support mental health initiatives. --- ### **10. American Red Cross – Psychological First Aid** - **Website**: [redcross.org](https://www.redcross.org) - Offers emotional support and coping strategies after emergencies and disasters. While primarily crisis-focused, volunteers trained in psychological first aid provide comfort and listening support. --- ### **11. Federal Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)** - Federal employees have access to confidential counseling and emotional support through their EAPs. Services include short-term counseling and referrals for ongoing support. --- ### **12. Tribal and Urban Indian Health Services** - **Indian Health Service (IHS)**: - **Website**: [ihs.gov](https://www.ihs.gov) - Provides culturally sensitive emotional support and counseling for Native American and Alaska Native communities. --- ### **13. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)** - **NAMI Helpline**: **1-800-950-NAMI (6264)** - **Text**: **“HELPLINE” to 62640** - **Website**: [nami.org](https://nami.org) - Provides emotional support, education, and resources for individuals and families dealing with mental health challenges. --- These resources are designed to provide emotional support for various needs, whether immediate or ongoing. If you need help accessing or navigating these services, let me know!