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988: a nationwide starting point
Call or text 988 for free, confidential crisis support, 24 hours a day. Online chat is also available. You can reach out for yourself or because you are worried about someone else.
When calling, press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line or 2 for Spanish. Tell the counselor where support is needed when discussing local options; a phone number alone may not establish your current location.
NH Rapid Response: New Hampshire support
Call 833-710-6477 for New Hampshire crisis support. For text support, use 988; find current chat options at nh988.com. The service can discuss local care and mobile crisis response when appropriate; this is not a promise that a team will be sent.
Which should I choose?
- Anywhere in the U.S.: 988 is a nationwide starting point for crisis support.
- In New Hampshire: either number can start a conversation; NH Rapid Response provides a local crisis-support pathway.
- Need someone on site: tell the crisis professional your location and ask about mobile crisis options. Suitability and availability vary.
- Immediate danger or medical emergency: call 911 instead of waiting for a crisis team.
Read the mental-health crisis guide · Find NH regional teams · More national helplines
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline · New Hampshire crisis support
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