988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988, or use the official chat, for free and confidential emotional support throughout the United States and its territories.
A safe starting place for help, work, direction, and a lighter moment.
This page does not ask for your name, create an account, or collect personal information. Choose the kind of help you need.
I need help now
Crisis support and someone to talk with.
I am looking for work
Official job searches, training, and local employment assistance.
I need practical help
Food, housing, bills, benefits, legal assistance, and community services.
I need a lighter moment
Nature, interesting images, and wholesome distractions.
Help right now
Immediate danger: Call 911 in the United States. For emotional distress or suicidal thoughts, call or text 988.
211
Call 211 or search for local help with food, housing, utilities, health services, and other urgent practical needs.
Jobs and training
CareerOneStop
Explore careers, search jobs, locate training, and find nearby employment help.
American Job Centers
Find local assistance with job searches, training, resumes, and employment questions.
USAJOBS
Search and apply for jobs with the United States federal government.
Practical help
211 Community Services
Search locally or call 211 for assistance with bills, housing, food, health, transportation, and community programs.
USA.gov Benefits
Find government benefit programs and learn where to apply through official agencies.
Find Civil Legal Aid
Locate nonprofit legal-aid organizations for qualifying civil matters.
A little laughter and a lighter moment
Explore.org Live Cams
Watch animals and nature through live cameras around the world.
NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day
A daily image or photograph of the universe with a brief explanation.
Library of Congress: Free to Use and Reuse
Browse unusual, historic, beautiful, and sometimes funny public-domain image collections.
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Prototype reviewed July 12, 2026. United States resources unless noted otherwise.