If you’re experiencing an emergency or need help right away, please call 911.
About 47.6 million adults in the United States had mental illnesses last year, and an estimated 10.7 million adults had serious thoughts of suicide, according to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.
In addition to 911 for emergencies, here are some resources if you or your loved ones are in crisis:
- Text HOME to 741741 to reach the Crisis Text Line, which provides 24/7 support with a trained crisis counselor.
To learn more about mental health and finding support:
- The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is made up of a network of more than 150 crisis centers across the U.S. Find the one closest to you on their website.
- Call the NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) helpline at 1-800-950-6264, or text NAMI to 741741. NAMI also has programs for family and caregivers that provide education and support.
- Find substance abuse or mental health facilities through the Department of Health and Human Services’ SAMHSA website.
From 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Wednesday, October 23, “CBS This Morning” will be dedicating its broadcast to a live special focusing on mental health. Called “Stop the Stigma: A Conversation About Mental Health,” we want to help remove the shame and blame from the discussion around mental illness diagnoses.
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