Crisis and Support Resources for Healthcare Professionals
Suicide can be prevented. If you or someone you know is experiencing mental health distress and/or is in crisis, support is available. Here's a list of hotlines and resources. Find more resources at afsp.org/resources.
Crisis Resources
988lifeline.org
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.
Crisis Text Line
Text TALK to 741-741
Available 24/7
Physician Support Line
1 (888) 409-0141
Open 7 days a week, 8:00AM - 1:00AM ET
Psychiatrists helping our US physician colleagues and medical students navigate the many intersections of our personal and professional lives. Free & Confidential. No appointment necessary.
Non-Crisis Support Resources
Emotional PPE Project – The Emotional PPE Project connects healthcare workers in need with licensed mental health professionals who can help. No cost. No insurance. Just a trained professional to talk to.
Federation State Physician Health Programs COVID – Virtual recovery groups and more.