Deaf Mental Health & Crisis Support
If you or someone you know is struggling, these Deaf-accessible services connect you with ASL-fluent counselors. All are free and confidential.
Crisis support — free, 24/7
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (ASL)
24/7
ASL-fluent crisis counselors for Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard-of-hearing callers, any time.
Call or text 988
From a videophone, dial 988 — or use "ASL Now" at 988lifeline.org
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DeafLEAD Deaf Crisis Line
24/7
A crisis line by and for the Deaf community, staffed by ASL-fluent counselors nationwide.
Videophone: (321) 800-3323
Text HAND to 839863
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Crisis Text Line
24/7
Free, confidential crisis support entirely by text — no phone call needed. Trained counselors, in English and Spanish.
Text HOME to 741741
Web chat & WhatsApp at crisistextline.org
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Helplines & referrals
SAMHSA National Helpline
24/7
Free, confidential referrals for mental health and substance use, in English and Spanish.
Call 1-800-662-4357
TTY 1-800-487-4889
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NAMI HelpLine
Peer support, information, and referrals for people living with mental illness and their families. Not a crisis line.
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Find ongoing care
National Deaf Therapy
ASL teletherapy delivered by Deaf therapists — individual, couples, and family sessions over secure video.
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National Deaf Center
Guidance on finding mental-health providers who specialize in serving Deaf people.
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DeafMonitor lists these resources for the community; we do not operate them. In an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.