Immediate Support

Emergency Contacts

If you're in crisis or need urgent help, you're not alone. Reach out any time — day or night. All lines below are free and confidential.

Life-Threatening Emergency?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911 (US) or your local emergency number right now.

Crisis & Mental Health Hotlines

24/7 support when you're in emotional distress.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

24/7

Free, confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources — call or text anytime.

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Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741
24/7

Free, 24/7 text-based support with a trained Crisis Counselor for any type of crisis.

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SAMHSA National Helpline

24/7

Free, confidential treatment referral and information service for mental health and substance use disorders.

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Veterans Crisis Line

24/7

Confidential support for Veterans and their loved ones.

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Cancer Support & Counseling

Professional oncology social workers and survivor support.

American Cancer Society

24/7

Information, day-to-day help, and emotional support for anyone affected by cancer.

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CancerCare Counseling Line

Mon–Thu 10am–6pm ET, Fri 10am–5pm ET

Free professional counseling, support groups, and financial assistance from oncology social workers.

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Cancer Support Community Helpline

Mon–Fri 9am–9pm ET

Emotional support, resource navigation, and clinical trial matching from licensed mental health professionals.

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Livestrong Cancer Navigation

Mon–Fri 9am–5pm CT

One-on-one navigation for fertility, insurance, emotional support, and survivorship.

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Workplace & Legal Assistance

Free legal guidance on ADA, FMLA, accommodations, and discrimination.

Cancer Legal Resource Center

Mon–Fri 9am–5pm PT

Free information on cancer-related legal issues including employment, insurance, and disability rights.

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Triage Cancer Legal & Financial Helpline

Mon–Fri, response within 1 business day

Free help understanding your legal and financial rights as a cancer survivor — including return to work.

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EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission)

Mon–Fri 8am–8pm ET

File a workplace discrimination charge or ask about your rights under the ADA.

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Job Accommodation Network (JAN)

Mon–Fri 9am–6pm ET

Free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and the ADA.

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US Dept. of Labor — FMLA

Mon–Fri 8am–8pm ET

Questions about the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and your job-protected leave.

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Outside the US?

Find verified crisis lines in your country.

Find A Helpline (Global)

Search verified crisis helplines in over 130 countries by topic and country.

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International Association for Suicide Prevention

Directory of crisis centers around the world.

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Reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness. Whatever you're facing right now, there is a real person on the other end of these lines who wants to help.

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