988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Anyone in immediate distress or worried about someone else, who needs a real person right now rather than a self-help tool.
Where can a man get help right now?
Call or text 988 in the US — it's free, staffed around the clock, and nobody needs an account or an insurance card. If typing feels easier than talking, text HOME to 741741 and Crisis Text Line answers. Everything on this page is free, and veterans can press 1 after dialing 988 to reach the Veterans Crisis Line.
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Crisis Text Line
Men who need to talk to someone right now, by text, without booking anything or explaining themselves out loud.
HeadsUpGuys
Men newly grappling with depression or suicidal thoughts, and the friends or family trying to help one.
SAMHSA National Helpline
Someone who knows they need treatment or support for drinking, drugs, or a mental health issue but has no idea where to find it locally.
Veterans Crisis Line
Veterans, service members, and the people close to them who need to talk to someone right now, no enrollment or paperwork required.