What do you need?
Mental Health Starts Here
The NAMI HelpLine is a free, confidential nationwide service that provides one-on-one emotional support, mental health information and resources needed to tackle tough challenges that you, your family or friends are facing.
Connect with a trained HelpLine Specialist
Reach out to us by phone, text, email or mail, so we may assist you on your mental health journey.
Available Monday Through Friday, 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM ET*
NAMI HelpLine also offers specialty services for Family & Caregivers, Teens & Young Adults and En Español.
*NAMI HelpLine is closed on all federal holidays
Help by Mail
NAMI HelpLine Specialists are also available by traditional mail. To reach out to a specialist please write to:
NAMI HelpLine
4301 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 300
Arlington, VA 22203
In A Crisis?
Connect to a trained mental health crisis counselor at the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline anytime. Simply:
Help is available 24/7.
NAMI HelpLine Resource Zone
Search hundreds of quality resources to help you on your mental health journey in the nation’s largest mental health resource database.
Family Caregiver HelpLine
Whenever caregiving for a loved one with mental illness feels overwhelming, a simple call, text, email, or letter to the NAMI Family Caregiver HelpLine will connect you to a community of support grounded in lived experience.
Teen and Young Adult HelpLine
Connect with the NAMI Teen & Young Adult HelpLine. Our Teen & Young Adult Specialists are young people who understand what you’re going through because they’ve been through stuff, too.
Volunteer With Us
Help people on their mental health journey. Volunteer for the NAMI HelpLine!
Línea de Ayuda de NAMI
La Línea de Ayuda de NAMI es un servicio gratuito de apoyo entre pares a nivel nacional que ofrece información, referencias de recursos y acompañamiento a personas con síntomas o que viven con una condición de salud mental, a sus familiares y cuidadores, a los profesionales de la salud mental y al público en general.
Anytime Support
If NAMI HelpLine is closed or you’re not quite ready to connect directly, these 24/7 resources are available for you to use. For additional support, reach us Monday – Friday, 10am – 10pm ET (excluding federal holidays).
Terms & Conditions
*The NAMI HelpLine is not a hot line, crisis line, or suicide prevention line. If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis, please chat, call or text 988. The NAMI HelpLine does not provide mental health counseling, advice, personal advocacy, or referrals to individual mental health providers or lawyers. The NAMI HelpLine does not provide individual casework, legal representation, or any type of individual advocacy.
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