🕷️ Crawler Inspector

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Raw Queries and Responses

1. Shard Calculation

Query:

Response:

Calculated Shard: 5 (from laksa073)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa005.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.cdc.gov/mental-health/caring/index.html\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.cdc.gov/mental-health/caring/index.html\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/mental-health\/caring\/index.html","crawl_time":1774638688,"first_indexed_time":1729467391,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"gov,cdc!www,\/mental-health\/caring\/index.html s443","src_root_hash":"17308952984333333205","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Mental Health Resources | Mental Health | CDC","meta_descriptions":["Mental health resources and hotlines for individuals and families to reach out to for support."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"If you need help now, call a crisis hotline to get immediate emergency counseling.\nHotlines are staffed by trained volunteers with text and chat often available.\nThere are mental health provider directories and substance use treatment locators available.\nYou can access resources for basic needs such as housing and food.\nTaking immediate action\n988 Suicide & crisis lifeline\nIf you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, confidential, free, 24\/7\/365 help is available.\nCall or text\n988\nChat at\n988lifeline.org\nTTY users can use their preferred relay service or dial\n711\nthen 988\nNote: The 988 line automatically routes calls by your phone's area code to the nearest crisis center.\nNeed help now?\nCall or text 988 if you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis.\nVeterans and active-duty military\nVeterans Crisis Line\n-\nReach caring, qualified responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Many responders are veterans\nCall\n988\nand press 1\nCrisis Chat\nor text\n838255\nU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Mental Health Resources\nHelp for Military Service Members and Their Families\nMake the Connection\n- Stories, videos, and mental health info for veterans\nMaternal mental health\nIf you are pregnant or just had a baby and in need of mental health support, call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA (\n833-852-6262\n)\nFor additional resources about the emotional changes that women experience during and after pregnancy, see\nPostpartum Support International - PSI\nNatural disasters and human-caused disasters\nThe Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA)\nDisaster Distress Helpline\nprovides 24\/7\/365 crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters\nCall or Text\n1-800-985-5990\nDeaf\/Hard of Hearing ASL users can call the hotline via their videophone-enabled device or click on \"ASL Now\" at\nsamhsa.gov\/ddh\nto connect directly with crisis counselors fluent in ASL\nFor additional information on coping with disasters, see CDC's\nCoping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event\nGetting help\nMental health service providers\nWhere to start\nFindSupport.gov\nfor health care or support, treatment options, treatment payment options, ways to cope, and to assist others with finding treatment\nHow to find a health professional\nfor mental health, drugs, or alcohol, including help for people without insurance (SAMHSA)\nWhat Type of Mental Health Provider Should I See?\n(Mental Health America)\nTips for Choosing a Provider & Where to Start\n(Mental Health America)\nTreatment FAQs\n(Mental Health America)\nProvider directories\nFind a Psychiatrist -\nAmerican Psychiatric Association\nFind a Psychologist -\nAmerican Psychological Association\nChild and Adolescent Psychiatrist Finder -\nAmerican Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry\nFind a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist\n- Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies\nDirectories of Mental Health Service Providers\n(Mental Health America)\nFind a Therapist, Psychologist, Counselor\n(Psychology Today)\nNote: Pediatricians and other healthcare professionals who interact regularly with children can help support\nchildren's mental health\nand work with families to identify when specialist care is needed for diagnosis and treatment.\nTo find a pediatrician near you, visit\nHealthyChildren.org\n, a service of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) practice organization\nIf you need insurance coverage, learn more about enrolling in Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), or a Marketplace plan at\nHealthCare.gov\nIf your child does not qualify for insurance coverage, you can get low-cost health care at a nearby\ncommunity health center\nTreatment and support\nMental and Substance Use Disorder Treatment\nVisit\nfindtreatment.gov\n– a confidential and anonymous resource for persons seeking treatment for mental and substance use disorders in the United States and its territories, OR connect with SAMHSA's National Helpline:\nCall\n1-800-662-HELP (4357)\nText your 5-digit ZIP Code to\n435748\n(HELP4U). Reply HELP to reach an information specialist\nTTY\n1-800-487-4889\nSupport groups \/ peer support\nFind a support group for mental health, drugs, alcohol | SAMHSA\nNAMI\n(National Alliance on Mental Illness)\nis a free, nationwide peer-support service\nThey provide information, resource referrals, and support to people living with mental health conditions, their caregivers, and mental health providers\nCall\n1-800-950-NAMI\n(6264) Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET\nBasic needs\nIf you need help finding food or paying for housing or other essential services, use the 211\nwebsite\nor call the\nhotline\nto speak to someone who can help\nTo understand more about federal benefits available to families with children under age 12, visit:\nResource Benefits Guide for Families with Children 0-12 (hhs.gov)\nThe Eldercare Locator\nconnects you to services for older adults and their families:\nCall\n1-800-677-1116\nTTY users can use their preferred relay service or dial\n711\nthen instruct the relay operator to connect you to 1-800-677-1116\nJune 4, 2025","attrs_markdown":"[Skip directly to site content](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/mental-health\/caring\/index.html#content) [Skip directly to search](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/mental-health\/caring\/index.html#cdc-search__input) [Skip directly to On This Page](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/mental-health\/caring\/index.html#first-on-this-page)\n\n![](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/TemplatePackage\/5.0\/img\/uswds\/us_flag_small.png) An official website of the United States government\n\n[Here's how you know](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/mental-health\/caring\/index.html#gov-notice)\n\n![](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/TemplatePackage\/5.0\/img\/uswds\/icon-dot-gov.svg)\n\n**Official websites use .gov**\n\nA **.gov** website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.\n\n![](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/TemplatePackage\/5.0\/img\/uswds\/icon-https.svg)\n\n**Secure .gov websites use HTTPS**\n\nA **lock** (  ) or **https:\/\/** means you've safely connected to the .gov website. 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Mental Health Resources\nJune 4, 2025\n\n[Español](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/mental-health\/es\/caring\/recursos-de-salud-mental.html)\n\nFor Everyone\n\n## Key points\n- If you need help now, call a crisis hotline to get immediate emergency counseling.\n- Hotlines are staffed by trained volunteers with text and chat often available.\n- There are mental health provider directories and substance use treatment locators available.\n- You can access resources for basic needs such as housing and food.\n\n![Two adults speaking on their phones. One is in front of rain the other in front of the sun connected by a rainbow.](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/mental-health\/media\/images\/2024\/08\/NCIPC_MH_Resources-for-Help-And-Support.png)\n\n## Taking immediate action\n### 988 Suicide & crisis lifeline\nIf you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, confidential, free, 24\/7\/365 help is available.\n\n- Call or text [988](tel:988)\n- Chat at [988lifeline.org](http:\/\/www.988lifeline.org\/)\n- TTY users can use their preferred relay service or dial [711](tel:711) then 988\n\n*Note: The 988 line automatically routes calls by your phone's area code to the nearest crisis center.*\n\n### Need help now?\n![No judgment. Just help. Text, call, chat 988](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/mental-health\/media\/images\/2024\/08\/image.png)\n\nCall or text 988 if you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis.\n### Veterans and active-duty military\n- [Veterans Crisis Line](https:\/\/www.veteranscrisisline.net\/?utm_source=HowRightNow&utm_medium=HRNwebsite) **\\-** Reach caring, qualified responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Many responders are veterans\n  - Call [988](tel:988) and press 1\n  - [Crisis Chat](https:\/\/www.veteranscrisisline.net\/get-help\/chat) or text [838255](sms:838255)\n- [U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Mental Health Resources](http:\/\/www.mentalhealth.va.gov\/index.asp)\n- [Help for Military Service Members and Their Families](https:\/\/www.mentalhealth.gov\/get-help\/veterans)\n- [Make the Connection](https:\/\/www.maketheconnection.net\/) - Stories, videos, and mental health info for veterans\n### Maternal mental health\n- If you are pregnant or just had a baby and in need of mental health support, call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA ([833-852-6262](tel:18338526262))\n\n- For additional resources about the emotional changes that women experience during and after pregnancy, see [Postpartum Support International - PSI](https:\/\/www.postpartum.net\/)\n### Natural disasters and human-caused disasters\n- The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) [Disaster Distress Helpline](https:\/\/www.samhsa.gov\/disaster-preparedness) provides 24\/7\/365 crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters\n  - Call or Text [1-800-985-5990](tel:18009855990)\n  - Deaf\/Hard of Hearing ASL users can call the hotline via their videophone-enabled device or click on \"ASL Now\" at [samhsa.gov\/ddh](https:\/\/www.samhsa.gov\/find-help\/disaster-distress-helpline) to connect directly with crisis counselors fluent in ASL\n  - For additional information on coping with disasters, see CDC's [Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/disability-emergency-preparedness\/people-with-disabilities\/supporting-mental-health.html)\n\n## Getting help\n### Mental health service providers\n#### Where to start\n- [FindSupport.gov](https:\/\/www.samhsa.gov\/find-support) for health care or support, treatment options, treatment payment options, ways to cope, and to assist others with finding treatment\n- [How to find a health professional](https:\/\/www.samhsa.gov\/find-support\/health-care-or-support\/professional-or-program\/no-insurance) for mental health, drugs, or alcohol, including help for people without insurance (SAMHSA)\n- [What Type of Mental Health Provider Should I See?](https:\/\/www.mhanational.org\/finding-right-mental-health-care-you) (Mental Health America)\n- [Tips for Choosing a Provider & Where to Start](https:\/\/www.mhanational.org\/choosing-provider) (Mental Health America)\n- [Treatment FAQs](https:\/\/screening.mhanational.org\/mental-health-treatment-info\/)  (Mental Health America)\n#### Provider directories\n- Find a Psychiatrist - [American Psychiatric Association](http:\/\/finder.psychiatry.org\/?_ga=1.178573348.1294726899.1456165962)\n- Find a Psychologist - [American Psychological Association](http:\/\/locator.apa.org\/?_ga=1.122738379.1939913089.1455299072)\n- Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Finder - [American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry](http:\/\/www.aacap.org\/AACAP\/Families_and_Youth\/Resources\/CAP_Finder.aspx)\n- [Find a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist](https:\/\/www.findcbt.org\/FAT\/) - Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies\n- [Directories of Mental Health Service Providers](https:\/\/www.mhanational.org\/finding-therapy) (Mental Health America)\n- [Find a Therapist, Psychologist, Counselor](https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/therapists) (Psychology Today)\n\n*Note: Pediatricians and other healthcare professionals who interact regularly with children can help support [children's mental health](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/children-mental-health\/about\/index.html) and work with families to identify when specialist care is needed for diagnosis and treatment.*\n\n- To find a pediatrician near you, visit [HealthyChildren.org](https:\/\/www.healthychildren.org\/english\/tips-tools\/find-pediatrician\/Pages\/Pediatrician-Referral-Service.aspx), a service of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) practice organization\n- If you need insurance coverage, learn more about enrolling in Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), or a Marketplace plan at [HealthCare.gov](https:\/\/www.healthcare.gov\/)\n- If your child does not qualify for insurance coverage, you can get low-cost health care at a nearby [community health center](https:\/\/findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov\/)\n\n## Treatment and support\n### Mental and Substance Use Disorder Treatment\nVisit [findtreatment.gov](https:\/\/findtreatment.samhsa.gov\/) – a confidential and anonymous resource for persons seeking treatment for mental and substance use disorders in the United States and its territories, OR connect with SAMHSA's National Helpline:\n\n- Call [1-800-662-HELP (4357)](tel:800-662-4357)\n- Text your 5-digit ZIP Code to [435748](sms:435748) (HELP4U). 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One is in front of rain the other in front of the sun connected by a rainbow.](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/mental-health\/media\/images\/2024\/08\/NCIPC_MH_Resources-for-Help-And-Support.png)\n\n## Taking immediate action\n### 988 Suicide & crisis lifeline\nIf you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, confidential, free, 24\/7\/365 help is available.\n\n- Call or text [988](tel:988)\n- Chat at [988lifeline.org](http:\/\/www.988lifeline.org\/)\n- TTY users can use their preferred relay service or dial [711](tel:711) then 988\n\n*Note: The 988 line automatically routes calls by your phone's area code to the nearest crisis center.*\n\n### Need help now?\n![No judgment. Just help. Text, call, chat 988](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/mental-health\/media\/images\/2024\/08\/image.png)\n\nCall or text 988 if you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis.\n### Veterans and active-duty military\n- [Veterans Crisis Line](https:\/\/www.veteranscrisisline.net\/?utm_source=HowRightNow&utm_medium=HRNwebsite) **\\-** Reach caring, qualified responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Many responders are veterans\n  - Call [988](tel:988) and press 1\n  - [Crisis Chat](https:\/\/www.veteranscrisisline.net\/get-help\/chat) or text [838255](sms:838255)\n- [U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Mental Health Resources](http:\/\/www.mentalhealth.va.gov\/index.asp)\n- [Help for Military Service Members and Their Families](https:\/\/www.mentalhealth.gov\/get-help\/veterans)\n- [Make the Connection](https:\/\/www.maketheconnection.net\/) - Stories, videos, and mental health info for veterans\n### Maternal mental health\n- If you are pregnant or just had a baby and in need of mental health support, call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA ([833-852-6262](tel:18338526262))\n\n- For additional resources about the emotional changes that women experience during and after pregnancy, see [Postpartum Support International - PSI](https:\/\/www.postpartum.net\/)\n### Natural disasters and human-caused disasters\n- The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) [Disaster Distress Helpline](https:\/\/www.samhsa.gov\/disaster-preparedness) provides 24\/7\/365 crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters\n  - Call or Text [1-800-985-5990](tel:18009855990)\n  - Deaf\/Hard of Hearing ASL users can call the hotline via their videophone-enabled device or click on \"ASL Now\" at [samhsa.gov\/ddh](https:\/\/www.samhsa.gov\/find-help\/disaster-distress-helpline) to connect directly with crisis counselors fluent in ASL\n  - For additional information on coping with disasters, see CDC's [Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/disability-emergency-preparedness\/people-with-disabilities\/supporting-mental-health.html)\n\n## Getting help\n### Mental health service providers\n#### Where to start\n- [FindSupport.gov](https:\/\/www.samhsa.gov\/find-support) for health care or support, treatment options, treatment payment options, ways to cope, and to assist others with finding treatment\n- [How to find a health professional](https:\/\/www.samhsa.gov\/find-support\/health-care-or-support\/professional-or-program\/no-insurance) for mental health, drugs, or alcohol, including help for people without insurance (SAMHSA)\n- [What Type of Mental Health Provider Should I See?](https:\/\/www.mhanational.org\/finding-right-mental-health-care-you) (Mental Health America)\n- [Tips for Choosing a Provider & Where to Start](https:\/\/www.mhanational.org\/choosing-provider) (Mental Health America)\n- [Treatment FAQs](https:\/\/screening.mhanational.org\/mental-health-treatment-info\/)  (Mental Health America)\n#### Provider directories\n- Find a Psychiatrist - [American Psychiatric Association](http:\/\/finder.psychiatry.org\/?_ga=1.178573348.1294726899.1456165962)\n- Find a Psychologist - [American Psychological Association](http:\/\/locator.apa.org\/?_ga=1.122738379.1939913089.1455299072)\n- Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Finder - [American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry](http:\/\/www.aacap.org\/AACAP\/Families_and_Youth\/Resources\/CAP_Finder.aspx)\n- [Find a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist](https:\/\/www.findcbt.org\/FAT\/) - Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies\n- [Directories of Mental Health Service Providers](https:\/\/www.mhanational.org\/finding-therapy) (Mental Health America)\n- [Find a Therapist, Psychologist, Counselor](https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/therapists) (Psychology Today)\n\n*Note: Pediatricians and other healthcare professionals who interact regularly with children can help support [children's mental health](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/children-mental-health\/about\/index.html) and work with families to identify when specialist care is needed for diagnosis and treatment.*\n\n- To find a pediatrician near you, visit [HealthyChildren.org](https:\/\/www.healthychildren.org\/english\/tips-tools\/find-pediatrician\/Pages\/Pediatrician-Referral-Service.aspx), a service of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) practice organization\n- If you need insurance coverage, learn more about enrolling in Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), or a Marketplace plan at [HealthCare.gov](https:\/\/www.healthcare.gov\/)\n- If your child does not qualify for insurance coverage, you can get low-cost health care at a nearby [community health center](https:\/\/findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov\/)\n\n## Treatment and support\n### Mental and Substance Use Disorder Treatment\nVisit [findtreatment.gov](https:\/\/findtreatment.samhsa.gov\/) – a confidential and anonymous resource for persons seeking treatment for mental and substance use disorders in the United States and its territories, OR connect with SAMHSA's National Helpline:\n\n- Call [1-800-662-HELP (4357)](tel:800-662-4357)\n- Text your 5-digit ZIP Code to [435748](sms:435748) (HELP4U). Reply HELP to reach an information specialist\n- TTY [1-800-487-4889](tel:+18004874889)\n### Support groups \/ peer support\n- [Find a support group for mental health, drugs, alcohol \\| SAMHSA](https:\/\/www.samhsa.gov\/find-support\/health-care-or-support\/support-group-or-local-program)\n- [NAMI](https:\/\/www.nami.org\/Support-Education\/Support-Groups\/) (National Alliance on Mental Illness)is a free, nationwide peer-support service\n  - They provide information, resource referrals, and support to people living with mental health conditions, their caregivers, and mental health providers\n  - Call [1-800-950-NAMI](tel:1-800-950-6264) (6264) Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET\n### Basic needs\n- If you need help finding food or paying for housing or other essential services, use the 211 [website](https:\/\/www.211.org\/?utm_source=HowRightNow&utm_medium=HRNwebsite) or call the [hotline](tel:211) to speak to someone who can help\n- To understand more about federal benefits available to families with children under age 12, visit: [Resource Benefits Guide for Families with Children 0-12 (hhs.gov)](https:\/\/www.acf.hhs.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/documents\/main\/resource-guide-for-families-with-children-ages-0-12.pdf)\n- [The Eldercare Locator](https:\/\/eldercare.acl.gov\/Public\/Index.aspx) connects you to services for older adults and their families:\n  - Call [1-800-677-1116](tel:18006771116)\n  - TTY users can use their preferred relay service or dial [711](tel:711) then instruct the relay operator to connect you to 1-800-677-1116\n\nJune 4, 2025","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	If you need help now, call a crisis hotline to get immediate emergency counseling. Hotlines are staffed by trained volunteers with text and chat often available. There are mental health provider directories and substance use treatment locators available. You can access resources for basic needs such as housing and food. Taking immediate action 988 Suicide & crisis lifeline If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, confidential, free, 24/7/365 help is available. Call or text 988 Chat at 988lifeline.org TTY users can use their preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988 Note: The 988 line automatically routes calls by your phone's area code to the nearest crisis center. Need help now? Call or text 988 if you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis. Veterans and active-duty military Veterans Crisis Line - Reach caring, qualified responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Many responders are veterans Call 988 and press 1 Crisis Chat or text 838255 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Mental Health Resources Help for Military Service Members and Their Families Make the Connection - Stories, videos, and mental health info for veterans Maternal mental health If you are pregnant or just had a baby and in need of mental health support, call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA ( 833-852-6262 ) For additional resources about the emotional changes that women experience during and after pregnancy, see Postpartum Support International - PSI Natural disasters and human-caused disasters The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7/365 crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters Call or Text 1-800-985-5990 Deaf/Hard of Hearing ASL users can call the hotline via their videophone-enabled device or click on "ASL Now" at samhsa.gov/ddh to connect directly with crisis counselors fluent in ASL For additional information on coping with disasters, see CDC's Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event Getting help Mental health service providers Where to start FindSupport.gov for health care or support, treatment options, treatment payment options, ways to cope, and to assist others with finding treatment How to find a health professional for mental health, drugs, or alcohol, including help for people without insurance (SAMHSA) What Type of Mental Health Provider Should I See? (Mental Health America) Tips for Choosing a Provider & Where to Start (Mental Health America) Treatment FAQs (Mental Health America) Provider directories Find a Psychiatrist - American Psychiatric Association Find a Psychologist - American Psychological Association Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Finder - American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Find a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist - Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Directories of Mental Health Service Providers (Mental Health America) Find a Therapist, Psychologist, Counselor (Psychology Today) Note: Pediatricians and other healthcare professionals who interact regularly with children can help support children's mental health and work with families to identify when specialist care is needed for diagnosis and treatment. To find a pediatrician near you, visit HealthyChildren.org , a service of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) practice organization If you need insurance coverage, learn more about enrolling in Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), or a Marketplace plan at HealthCare.gov If your child does not qualify for insurance coverage, you can get low-cost health care at a nearby community health center Treatment and support Mental and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Visit findtreatment.gov – a confidential and anonymous resource for persons seeking treatment for mental and substance use disorders in the United States and its territories, OR connect with SAMHSA's National Helpline: Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) Text your 5-digit ZIP Code to 435748 (HELP4U). Reply HELP to reach an information specialist TTY 1-800-487-4889 Support groups / peer support Find a support group for mental health, drugs, alcohol \| SAMHSA NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is a free, nationwide peer-support service They provide information, resource referrals, and support to people living with mental health conditions, their caregivers, and mental health providers Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET Basic needs If you need help finding food or paying for housing or other essential services, use the 211 website or call the hotline to speak to someone who can help To understand more about federal benefits available to families with children under age 12, visit: Resource Benefits Guide for Families with Children 0-12 (hhs.gov) The Eldercare Locator connects you to services for older adults and their families: Call 1-800-677-1116 TTY users can use their preferred relay service or dial 711 then instruct the relay operator to connect you to 1-800-677-1116 June 4, 2025
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# Mental Health Resources June 4, 2025 [Español](https://www.cdc.gov/mental-health/es/caring/recursos-de-salud-mental.html) For Everyone ## Key points - If you need help now, call a crisis hotline to get immediate emergency counseling. - Hotlines are staffed by trained volunteers with text and chat often available. - There are mental health provider directories and substance use treatment locators available. - You can access resources for basic needs such as housing and food. ![Two adults speaking on their phones. One is in front of rain the other in front of the sun connected by a rainbow.](https://www.cdc.gov/mental-health/media/images/2024/08/NCIPC_MH_Resources-for-Help-And-Support.png) ## Taking immediate action ### 988 Suicide & crisis lifeline If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, confidential, free, 24/7/365 help is available. - Call or text [988](tel:988) - Chat at [988lifeline.org](http://www.988lifeline.org/) - TTY users can use their preferred relay service or dial [711](tel:711) then 988 Note: The 988 line automatically routes calls by your phone's area code to the nearest crisis center. ### Need help now? ![No judgment. Just help. Text, call, chat 988](https://www.cdc.gov/mental-health/media/images/2024/08/image.png) Call or text 988 if you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis. ### Veterans and active-duty military - [Veterans Crisis Line](https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/?utm_source=HowRightNow&utm_medium=HRNwebsite) \- Reach caring, qualified responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Many responders are veterans - Call [988](tel:988) and press 1 - [Crisis Chat](https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help/chat) or text [838255](sms:838255) - [U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Mental Health Resources](http://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/index.asp) - [Help for Military Service Members and Their Families](https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/veterans) - [Make the Connection](https://www.maketheconnection.net/) - Stories, videos, and mental health info for veterans ### Maternal mental health - If you are pregnant or just had a baby and in need of mental health support, call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA ([833-852-6262](tel:18338526262)) - For additional resources about the emotional changes that women experience during and after pregnancy, see [Postpartum Support International - PSI](https://www.postpartum.net/) ### Natural disasters and human-caused disasters - The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) [Disaster Distress Helpline](https://www.samhsa.gov/disaster-preparedness) provides 24/7/365 crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters - Call or Text [1-800-985-5990](tel:18009855990) - Deaf/Hard of Hearing ASL users can call the hotline via their videophone-enabled device or click on "ASL Now" at [samhsa.gov/ddh](https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline) to connect directly with crisis counselors fluent in ASL - For additional information on coping with disasters, see CDC's [Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event](https://www.cdc.gov/disability-emergency-preparedness/people-with-disabilities/supporting-mental-health.html) ## Getting help ### Mental health service providers #### Where to start - [FindSupport.gov](https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support) for health care or support, treatment options, treatment payment options, ways to cope, and to assist others with finding treatment - [How to find a health professional](https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support/health-care-or-support/professional-or-program/no-insurance) for mental health, drugs, or alcohol, including help for people without insurance (SAMHSA) - [What Type of Mental Health Provider Should I See?](https://www.mhanational.org/finding-right-mental-health-care-you) (Mental Health America) - [Tips for Choosing a Provider & Where to Start](https://www.mhanational.org/choosing-provider) (Mental Health America) - [Treatment FAQs](https://screening.mhanational.org/mental-health-treatment-info/) (Mental Health America) #### Provider directories - Find a Psychiatrist - [American Psychiatric Association](http://finder.psychiatry.org/?_ga=1.178573348.1294726899.1456165962) - Find a Psychologist - [American Psychological Association](http://locator.apa.org/?_ga=1.122738379.1939913089.1455299072) - Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Finder - [American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry](http://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Resources/CAP_Finder.aspx) - [Find a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist](https://www.findcbt.org/FAT/) - Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies - [Directories of Mental Health Service Providers](https://www.mhanational.org/finding-therapy) (Mental Health America) - [Find a Therapist, Psychologist, Counselor](https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists) (Psychology Today) Note: Pediatricians and other healthcare professionals who interact regularly with children can help support [children's mental health](https://www.cdc.gov/children-mental-health/about/index.html) and work with families to identify when specialist care is needed for diagnosis and treatment. - To find a pediatrician near you, visit [HealthyChildren.org](https://www.healthychildren.org/english/tips-tools/find-pediatrician/Pages/Pediatrician-Referral-Service.aspx), a service of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) practice organization - If you need insurance coverage, learn more about enrolling in Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), or a Marketplace plan at [HealthCare.gov](https://www.healthcare.gov/) - If your child does not qualify for insurance coverage, you can get low-cost health care at a nearby [community health center](https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/) ## Treatment and support ### Mental and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Visit [findtreatment.gov](https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/) – a confidential and anonymous resource for persons seeking treatment for mental and substance use disorders in the United States and its territories, OR connect with SAMHSA's National Helpline: - Call [1-800-662-HELP (4357)](tel:800-662-4357) - Text your 5-digit ZIP Code to [435748](sms:435748) (HELP4U). Reply HELP to reach an information specialist - TTY [1-800-487-4889](tel:+18004874889) ### Support groups / peer support - [Find a support group for mental health, drugs, alcohol \\| SAMHSA](https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support/health-care-or-support/support-group-or-local-program) - [NAMI](https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Support-Groups/) (National Alliance on Mental Illness)is a free, nationwide peer-support service - They provide information, resource referrals, and support to people living with mental health conditions, their caregivers, and mental health providers - Call [1-800-950-NAMI](tel:1-800-950-6264) (6264) Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET ### Basic needs - If you need help finding food or paying for housing or other essential services, use the 211 [website](https://www.211.org/?utm_source=HowRightNow&utm_medium=HRNwebsite) or call the [hotline](tel:211) to speak to someone who can help - To understand more about federal benefits available to families with children under age 12, visit: [Resource Benefits Guide for Families with Children 0-12 (hhs.gov)](https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/documents/main/resource-guide-for-families-with-children-ages-0-12.pdf) - [The Eldercare Locator](https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx) connects you to services for older adults and their families: - Call [1-800-677-1116](tel:18006771116) - TTY users can use their preferred relay service or dial [711](tel:711) then instruct the relay operator to connect you to 1-800-677-1116 ## Resources ### Other crisis lines #### Violence / abuse The [National Domestic Violence Hotline](https://www.thehotline.org/) is available by phone, text, or online chat. Services are also available in Spanish and for TTY. - [800-799-SAFE](tel:800-799-7233) (7233) - Text "START" to [88788](sms:88788) - TTY [800-787-3224](tel:800-787-3224) The [National Sexual Assault Hotline](https://hotline.rainn.org/online) is available by phone and [online chat](https://hotline.rainn.org/online) for survivors and their loved ones. Services are free, confidential, and available 24/7 at [800-656-HOPE](tel:800-656-4673) (4673). [National Human Trafficking Hotline](https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en), [1-888-373-7888](tel:1-888-373-7888). You can reach the Hotline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in more than 200 languages. All calls are confidential and answered live by highly trained Anti-Trafficking Hotline Advocates. The [National Child Abuse Hotline](https://childhelphotline.org/) is available 24/7 and offers a wide variety of support resources from professional crisis counselors. - 1-800-4AChild ([1-800-422-4453](tel:1-800-422-4453)) - Text [1-800-422-4453](sms:1-800-422-4453) [National Center for Missing & Exploited Children](https://www.missingkids.org/home), 1-800-THE-LOST ([1-800-843-5678](tel:1-800-843-5678)). After you have reported your child missing to law enforcement, they can offer technical assistance. 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Readable Markdown	- If you need help now, call a crisis hotline to get immediate emergency counseling. - Hotlines are staffed by trained volunteers with text and chat often available. - There are mental health provider directories and substance use treatment locators available. - You can access resources for basic needs such as housing and food. ![Two adults speaking on their phones. One is in front of rain the other in front of the sun connected by a rainbow.](https://www.cdc.gov/mental-health/media/images/2024/08/NCIPC_MH_Resources-for-Help-And-Support.png) ## Taking immediate action ### 988 Suicide & crisis lifeline If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, confidential, free, 24/7/365 help is available. - Call or text [988](tel:988) - Chat at [988lifeline.org](http://www.988lifeline.org/) - TTY users can use their preferred relay service or dial [711](tel:711) then 988 Note: The 988 line automatically routes calls by your phone's area code to the nearest crisis center. ### Need help now? ![No judgment. Just help. Text, call, chat 988](https://www.cdc.gov/mental-health/media/images/2024/08/image.png) Call or text 988 if you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis. ### Veterans and active-duty military - [Veterans Crisis Line](https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/?utm_source=HowRightNow&utm_medium=HRNwebsite) \- Reach caring, qualified responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Many responders are veterans - Call [988](tel:988) and press 1 - [Crisis Chat](https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help/chat) or text [838255](sms:838255) - [U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Mental Health Resources](http://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/index.asp) - [Help for Military Service Members and Their Families](https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/veterans) - [Make the Connection](https://www.maketheconnection.net/) - Stories, videos, and mental health info for veterans ### Maternal mental health - If you are pregnant or just had a baby and in need of mental health support, call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA ([833-852-6262](tel:18338526262)) - For additional resources about the emotional changes that women experience during and after pregnancy, see [Postpartum Support International - PSI](https://www.postpartum.net/) ### Natural disasters and human-caused disasters - The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) [Disaster Distress Helpline](https://www.samhsa.gov/disaster-preparedness) provides 24/7/365 crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters - Call or Text [1-800-985-5990](tel:18009855990) - Deaf/Hard of Hearing ASL users can call the hotline via their videophone-enabled device or click on "ASL Now" at [samhsa.gov/ddh](https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline) to connect directly with crisis counselors fluent in ASL - For additional information on coping with disasters, see CDC's [Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event](https://www.cdc.gov/disability-emergency-preparedness/people-with-disabilities/supporting-mental-health.html) ## Getting help ### Mental health service providers #### Where to start - [FindSupport.gov](https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support) for health care or support, treatment options, treatment payment options, ways to cope, and to assist others with finding treatment - [How to find a health professional](https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support/health-care-or-support/professional-or-program/no-insurance) for mental health, drugs, or alcohol, including help for people without insurance (SAMHSA) - [What Type of Mental Health Provider Should I See?](https://www.mhanational.org/finding-right-mental-health-care-you) (Mental Health America) - [Tips for Choosing a Provider & Where to Start](https://www.mhanational.org/choosing-provider) (Mental Health America) - [Treatment FAQs](https://screening.mhanational.org/mental-health-treatment-info/) (Mental Health America) #### Provider directories - Find a Psychiatrist - [American Psychiatric Association](http://finder.psychiatry.org/?_ga=1.178573348.1294726899.1456165962) - Find a Psychologist - [American Psychological Association](http://locator.apa.org/?_ga=1.122738379.1939913089.1455299072) - Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Finder - [American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry](http://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Resources/CAP_Finder.aspx) - [Find a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist](https://www.findcbt.org/FAT/) - Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies - [Directories of Mental Health Service Providers](https://www.mhanational.org/finding-therapy) (Mental Health America) - [Find a Therapist, Psychologist, Counselor](https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists) (Psychology Today) Note: Pediatricians and other healthcare professionals who interact regularly with children can help support [children's mental health](https://www.cdc.gov/children-mental-health/about/index.html) and work with families to identify when specialist care is needed for diagnosis and treatment. - To find a pediatrician near you, visit [HealthyChildren.org](https://www.healthychildren.org/english/tips-tools/find-pediatrician/Pages/Pediatrician-Referral-Service.aspx), a service of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) practice organization - If you need insurance coverage, learn more about enrolling in Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), or a Marketplace plan at [HealthCare.gov](https://www.healthcare.gov/) - If your child does not qualify for insurance coverage, you can get low-cost health care at a nearby [community health center](https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/) ## Treatment and support ### Mental and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Visit [findtreatment.gov](https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/) – a confidential and anonymous resource for persons seeking treatment for mental and substance use disorders in the United States and its territories, OR connect with SAMHSA's National Helpline: - Call [1-800-662-HELP (4357)](tel:800-662-4357) - Text your 5-digit ZIP Code to [435748](sms:435748) (HELP4U). Reply HELP to reach an information specialist - TTY [1-800-487-4889](tel:+18004874889) ### Support groups / peer support - [Find a support group for mental health, drugs, alcohol \\| SAMHSA](https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support/health-care-or-support/support-group-or-local-program) - [NAMI](https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Support-Groups/) (National Alliance on Mental Illness)is a free, nationwide peer-support service - They provide information, resource referrals, and support to people living with mental health conditions, their caregivers, and mental health providers - Call [1-800-950-NAMI](tel:1-800-950-6264) (6264) Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET ### Basic needs - If you need help finding food or paying for housing or other essential services, use the 211 [website](https://www.211.org/?utm_source=HowRightNow&utm_medium=HRNwebsite) or call the [hotline](tel:211) to speak to someone who can help - To understand more about federal benefits available to families with children under age 12, visit: [Resource Benefits Guide for Families with Children 0-12 (hhs.gov)](https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/documents/main/resource-guide-for-families-with-children-ages-0-12.pdf) - [The Eldercare Locator](https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx) connects you to services for older adults and their families: - Call [1-800-677-1116](tel:18006771116) - TTY users can use their preferred relay service or dial [711](tel:711) then instruct the relay operator to connect you to 1-800-677-1116 June 4, 2025
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