📱 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Call or Text 988

Free, confidential 24/7 crisis support for thoughts of suicide, emotional distress, substance use concerns, or urgent mental health needs. Available by call or text at any time.

☎️ Philadelphia Crisis Line — 215-686-4420

24-hour crisis counseling, suicide prevention, crisis intervention, and connection to emergency mental health services throughout Philadelphia County.

📱 Mobile Crisis Response Services — Call or Text 988

Philadelphia residents can access mobile crisis teams through 988. Mobile teams may be dispatched when appropriate to provide in-person crisis support and assessment.

🚨 911 — For emergencies requiring immediate police, fire, or medical response.

If calling 911 for a mental health emergency, inform the dispatcher that the individual is experiencing a mental health crisis and request a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) officer when available.

💬 Peer Support & Supplemental Support Lines

📱 Crisis Text Line — Text HOME to 741741

Free, confidential 24/7 text-based crisis support from trained crisis counselors.

📞 NAMI National HelpLine — 1-800-950-6264

Information, referrals, and support for individuals and families affected by mental health conditions.

🧠 Philadelphia County Behavioral Health Resources

📞 Community Behavioral Health (CBH) Member Services — 1-888-545-2600

Information, referrals, behavioral health resources, and assistance accessing services in Philadelphia County. Available 24/7.

📞 Mental Health Delegate Hotline — 215-685-6440

24-hour assistance for individuals seeking help for themselves or someone experiencing a mental health crisis.

🏥 Philadelphia Adult Crisis Response Centers (24/7)

• Einstein Crisis Response Center — 215-951-8300
• Friends Hospital Crisis Response Center — 215-831-2600
• Pennsylvania Hospital Crisis Response Center — 215-829-5433
• Temple University/Episcopal Crisis Response Center — 215-707-2577
• HUP Cedar Crisis Response Center — 215-748-9000

Walk-in psychiatric crisis evaluations and emergency behavioral health services available 24 hours a day.

👧 Children's Crisis Services

📞 Philadelphia Children's Crisis Response Center — 215-878-2600

24-hour crisis evaluations, stabilization services, and behavioral health support for children and adolescents.

📞 CHOP Behavioral Health & Crisis Center — 445-428-5800

Crisis assessment and behavioral health support for children and adolescents.