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SAMHSA National Helpline

A confidential U.S. information and treatment-referral service for people and families facing mental health or substance-use concerns.

Provided bySubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
CoverageUnited States and territories
Availability24 hours a day, every day, in English and Spanish

Quick answer

What this service is for

Finding treatment programs and understanding mental health or substance-use service options.

Service type: Treatment information and referral; not crisis counseling

How it may help

  • Provides information about mental health and substance-use treatment.
  • Refers callers to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.
  • Offers English- and Spanish-language information.

What to consider

  • The helpline provides referral and information rather than diagnosis or treatment.
  • A referral does not guarantee cost, insurance coverage, accessibility, eligibility, or availability.
  • Use 988 for an immediate U.S. mental health crisis.
Source and review: Details were reviewed against the provider’s official page on August 25, 2026. Services can change; confirm the current terms before contact.

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