Resources & Crisis Support

You Don’t Have to Navigate a Difficult Moment Alone

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Life can sometimes bring experiences that feel overwhelming, frightening, isolating, or simply too difficult to carry on your own.

Whether you are experiencing an emotional crisis, struggling with thoughts of suicide or self-harm, facing abuse or violence, concerned about someone you love, or simply recognize that you need a level of support beyond what is available through this practice, help is available.

The resources below are provided to help connect you with appropriate crisis, mental health, safety, and community support in the United States and internationally.

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If You Are in Immediate Danger

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If you or someone else is in immediate physical danger, has been seriously injured, has attempted suicide, or may act imminently to harm themselves or another person, contact your local emergency services or go to the nearest emergency department.

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United States & Canada: 911
United Kingdom: 999 or 112
European Union: 112
Australia: 000

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If you are outside these regions, contact the emergency service number for the country where you are physically located.

United States Crisis & Mental Health Support

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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

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Call or text: 988

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The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free, confidential crisis support throughout the United States and its territories, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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You do not need to be suicidal to contact 988. You can reach out if you are experiencing emotional distress, depression, loneliness, relationship difficulties, substance-use concerns, anxiety, thoughts of self-harm, or simply feel that you are struggling and need someone to talk to.

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Spanish-language services and specialized services for veterans and people who are Deaf or hard of hearing are also available.

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Website: 988lifeline.org

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Crisis Text Line

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If speaking on the phone feels difficult, confidential crisis support is also available by text.

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United States: Text HOME to 741741

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A trained Crisis Counselor can provide support during moments of emotional distress or crisis.

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Website: crisistextline.org

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Mental Health & Substance Use Support

SAMHSA National Helpline

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Call: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

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SAMHSA's National Helpline provides free and confidential information and treatment referrals 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for individuals and families experiencing mental health and/or substance-use concerns.

Services are available in English and Spanish.

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You can also search for mental health and substance-use treatment providers through:

FindTreatment.gov

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Domestic Violence & Relationship Safety

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National Domestic Violence Hotline

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If you are experiencing emotional, physical, sexual, financial, digital, or other forms of intimate-partner abuse—or if you are unsure whether what you are experiencing is abuse—you can speak confidentially with a trained advocate.

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Call: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Text: START to 88788

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Live chat and safety-planning resources are also available.

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Website: thehotline.org

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If you believe your internet activity may be monitored by an abusive partner or family member, consider accessing resources from a safer device when possible.

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Sexual Assault & Sexual Violence Support

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RAINN — National Sexual Assault Hotline

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RAINN provides confidential, 24/7 support for survivors of sexual assault and sexual abuse as well as their loved ones.

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Call: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
Text: HOPE to 64673

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Online chat and additional support options are available through RAINN.

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Website: rainn.org

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Child Abuse & Child Safety

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Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline

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For children, teens, parents, caregivers, concerned adults, or anyone affected by or concerned about child abuse or neglect:

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Call: 1-800-422-4453
Text: GO to 1-800-422-4453

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Trained crisis counselors are available 24/7 by phone, text, and online chat to provide support, guidance, safety planning, and information about additional resources.

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Website: childhelphotline.org

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If a child is in immediate physical danger, contact emergency services.

International Crisis Support

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Crisis services and emergency numbers vary considerably by country. If you are outside the United States, the following international directories can help you locate support appropriate to your country, language, and needs.

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Find A Helpline

FindAHelpline.com

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Find A Helpline provides verified helpline information in 175+ countries and includes resources for a wide range of concerns, including suicidal thoughts, self-harm, depression, anxiety, abuse, relationships, grief, trauma, substance use, and other emotional difficulties.

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This is one of the best places to begin if you are unsure which crisis service is available where you live.

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Befrienders Worldwide

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Befrienders.org

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Befrienders Worldwide is an international network of emotional-support centers for people experiencing emotional distress, crisis, or suicidal thoughts.

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Its international directory can help you locate a support center in your region.

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International Association for Suicide Prevention

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The International Association for Suicide Prevention provides information about crisis centers and international suicide-prevention resources.

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Website: iasp.info

Crisis Support by Country

Canada

9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline

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Call or text: 988

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Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for people experiencing suicidal thoughts, hopelessness, emotional distress, or concern about someone else.

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Website: 988.ca

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If there is an immediate threat to life or safety, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.

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United Kingdom & Republic of Ireland

Samaritans

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Call: 116 123

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Samaritans provides free emotional support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for people who are struggling to cope or simply need someone to listen.

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You do not need to be suicidal to contact Samaritans.

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Website: samaritans.org

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United Kingdom — Shout

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For confidential crisis support by text:

Text SHOUT to 85258

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Available 24/7 in the United Kingdom.

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Germany

TelefonSeelsorge

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0800 111 0 111
0800 111 0 222
116 123

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TelefonSeelsorge provides free emotional and crisis support throughout Germany and can be contacted by telephone as well as through online chat and email services.

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Website: telefonseelsorge.de

Emergency services in Germany and the European Union: 112

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Australia

Lifeline Australia

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Call: 13 11 14
Text: 0477 13 11 14

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Lifeline provides confidential crisis support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by phone, text, and online chat.

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Website: lifeline.org.au

If life is in immediate danger, call 000.

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If You’re Worried About Someone Else

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You do not need to wait until you are certain that someone is suicidal or in crisis before asking for help.

If you are concerned about someone, you can contact a crisis service yourself for guidance about how to support them.

If appropriate, ask the person directly and compassionately whether they are thinking about suicide or harming themselves. Take statements about suicide or self-harm seriously.

If you believe there is an immediate danger to the person or someone else, contact emergency services or bring them to the nearest emergency department when it is safe to do so.

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Creating a Support System Before a Crisis

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You do not have to wait until things become unbearable to seek additional support.

A personal support system might include:

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• A licensed therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, physician, or other qualified healthcare professional

• Trusted family members or friends

• A local crisis center

• Community mental health services

• Support or recovery groups

• Faith or spiritual-community resources, if meaningful to you

• Domestic violence or sexual-assault advocates

• Substance-use and recovery services

• A written safety plan identifying people, places, resources, and strategies you can turn to during difficult moments

Reaching for additional support is not a failure of personal or spiritual growth. Sometimes the most supportive next step is recognizing when a situation requires a different level or type of care.

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A Note About Dr. Christine's Services

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The resources on this page are provided for informational and referral purposes.

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Dr. Christine Dolahan, PhD, is not an emergency or crisis-response provider, and the services offered through It's Dr. Christine are not a substitute for emergency services, psychiatric care, psychotherapy, medical treatment, or other licensed mental health or medical care when those services are needed.

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Coaching, consulting, energy healing, somatic integration, spiritual exploration, and other complementary services offered through this practice are intended to support personal growth, self-reflection, relationships, consciousness exploration, and holistic wellbeing within their appropriate scope.

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If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, suicidal crisis, risk of self-harm, danger from another person, severe psychiatric symptoms, or another situation requiring immediate intervention, please do not wait for a response from this practice.

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Contact the appropriate crisis service, emergency service, licensed healthcare professional, or nearest emergency department.

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This practice does not provide 24/7 monitoring or emergency response services.

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Not Sure Where to Begin?

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If you are outside the United States or do not see your country listed above, visit:

FindAHelpline.com — verified helplines in 175+ countries

or

Befrienders.org — international emotional-support centers

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If you are in immediate danger, contact the emergency services available in the country where you are currently located.

You are allowed to ask for help before things reach a breaking point.