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Immediate help in the United States

Get help now.

TalkDoc is not an emergency service. If someone is in immediate danger or needs urgent medical help, call 911. For emotional distress or thoughts of suicide, call or text 988.

Immediate danger or medical emergency

Call 911

Call now if someone is in danger, has collapsed, cannot breathe, is having a seizure, or cannot be awakened.

Call 911 now
Emotional distress, crisis, or thoughts of suicide

Call or text 988

Connect with a trained crisis counselor in the United States, free and available 24 hours a day.

En una emergencia, llama al 911. Para apoyo emocional o si piensas en suicidarte, llama al 988 y oprime 2 para ayuda en español, o envía AYUDA por texto al 988.

Other direct support

Choose the service that fits the situation.

These independent services can provide immediate support or connect you with local help. Availability and privacy practices are set by each service.

Treatment referrals

SAMHSA National Helpline

Free, confidential information and treatment referrals for mental-health or substance-use concerns, in English and Spanish.

Possible poisoning or overdose

Poison Control

Free, expert help for a possible poisoning in the United States. If a person collapses, has a seizure, cannot breathe, or cannot be awakened, call 911.

Scheduled care, not crisis response

Need ongoing support?

Eligible California members can use TalkDoc for scheduled mental-health care. If you need immediate help, use 911 or 988 above instead of waiting for an appointment.

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