Re-Release: How to get help during a mental health crisis

Re-Release: How to get help during a mental health crisis

May 1, 2026 · 16 min

About this episode

This episode provides resources and guidance for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.

Today on Health Lab, we are sharing resources for what to do in mental health crisis. Read the full story on Health Lab . *Content Warning: Please be aware that this episode has mentions of suicide and self-harm. Episode Transcript   Resources 988 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline : Call 988, text any word to 988, or use their webchat Veterans: Press 1 after calling 988, or text any word to 838255  LGBTQ+ youth hotline: Call The Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386, text the word START to 678678, or use webchat Crisis Text Line : Text HOME to 741741 or visit  crisistextline.org Eating disorders: Call the Alliance for Eating Disorders at 1-866-662-1235, or visit their website Disaster survivors: Call or text the National Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990, or visit  their website .  Urgent/Ongoing support:  C all 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), text NAMI to 62640 or visit  NAMI online 988 Safety Plan PDF NAMI Crisis Preparation NAMI Wellness Recovery Action Plan  Michigan Crisis Resource Directory CCBHC Locator FindTreatment.gov U-M Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention Extreme Risk Protection Order Info & Toolkit All…

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