Mental Health Helplines


HopeLine Text Service: Text HOPELINE to 741741​​
24/7 hopeli​ne, offered by the Center for Suicide Awareness, allows individuals to text trained specialists for support through any challenge or struggle.​​

Veterans Crisis Line​: 1-800-273-8255 (press 1) or Text 838255
24/7 confidential crisis line for veterans, service members and their family and friends connects callers with responders, many of whom are veterans, within the Department of Veterans Affairs.

LGBTQ+ Crisis Line: 866-488-7386 or Text START to 678678
24/7 confidential crisis line provides individuals 25 years old and younger in the LGBTQ+ community with immediate support.

LGBTQ+ Elder Hotline: 877-360-5428
24/7 confidential hotline provides support to LGBTQ+ adults.

2-1-1 Wisc​onsin
Dialing 211 in Wisconsin connects individuals with representatives who can help find nonprofit and government services in the caller's area including mental health assistance.

County Crisis Lines Directory
Direct​ory provides contact information for community programs, social services and human services in each county.