Mental Health Resources
Whether you’re in crisis, looking for support between sessions, or searching for resources for someone you care about — this page is here to help. You don’t have to figure it out alone.
If You Are in Crisis Right Now
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or Text 988 — available 24/7
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 — available 24/7
Dane County Crisis Line
Emergency
If you are in immediate danger, please call 911. When calling, you may request a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) officer — officers trained in mental health response.
National crisis & mental health resources
Free, confidential support available to anyone, anytime.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or Text: 988
Chat: 988lifeline.org
24/7 support for anyone experiencing a mental health, substance use, or suicide crisis. Also available for those worried about a loved one.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
Free, 24/7 text-based crisis support. Connect with a trained crisis counselor from wherever you are.
NAMI Helpline
Call: 1-800-950-6264
Text: “HelpLine” to 62640
Veterans Crisis Line
Call 988, then Press 1
Text: 838255
LGBTQIA+ Resources
Affirming support for LGBTQIA+ individuals of all ages.
The Trevor Project
Call: 1-866-488-7386
Text START to 678678
Chat: thetrevorproject.org
24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ young people under 25.
Trans Lifeline
Call: 1-877-565-8860
Peer support by and for trans people. Staffed by transgender operators.
LGBT National Hotline
All ages: 1-888-843-4564
Youth: 1-800-246-7743
988 Lifeline
Call or Text: 988
Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health
Support for parents during pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond.
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
Call or Text: 1-833-943-5746
(1-833-9-HELP4MOMS)
Free, 24/7 confidential support in English, Spanish, and 60+ other languages. Staffed by professional counselors specializing in perinatal mental health.
Postpartum Support International (PSI)
Call or Text: 1-800-944-4773
postpartum.net
Warmline connecting callers with trained volunteers, support groups, and perinatal mental health resources. Available in English and Spanish.
PSI Online Support Groups
postpartum.net/get-help
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or Text: 988
Substance Use & Recovery Resources
Help is available — for you or someone you love.
SAMHSA National Helpline
Call: 1-800-662-4357
(1-800-662-HELP)
findtreatment.gov
Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing substance use disorders. Available in English and Spanish.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or Text: 988
988 supports individuals in substance use crisis as well as mental health crisis — 24/7, free, and confidential.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
Find Treatment
findtreatment.gov
Parenting Support Resources
Resources for parents navigating the challenges of raising children.
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
Call or Text: 1-800-422-4453
24/7 crisis intervention, information, and referrals for child abuse situations. Available in 170+ languages.
National Parent Helpline
Call: 1-855-427-2736
Emotional support and resources for parents under stress. Available Mon–Fri, 10am–7pm PST.
Zero to Three
zerotothree.org
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or Text: 988
Local Resources — Madison & Dane County
Wisconsin-based and local resources for Dane County residents.
Journey Mental Health — Dane County Crisis Line
Call: 608-280-2600 — 24/7
Dane County’s 24/7 crisis hotline providing telephone support to individuals experiencing emotional distress or psychiatric crisis.
Behavioral Health Resource Center (BHRC)
Call: 608-267-2244
danebhrc.org
Helps any Dane County resident navigate mental health and substance use services — regardless of insurance, financial status, age, or identity. Mon–Fri, 7am–7pm.
NAMI Dane County
Call: 608-249-7188
namidanecounty.org
Dane County Human Services
Call: 608-242-6200
danecountyhumanservices.org
211 Dane County
Dial: 211 | or text your zip code to 898-211
Domestic Violence Resources — Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS)
24-Hour Hotline: 608-251-4445
abuseintervention.org
The resources listed on this page are provided for informational purposes and are not a substitute for professional mental health care. A New Dawn Therapy does not endorse or guarantee the services of any external organization. If you are in immediate danger, please call 911. Resource information is reviewed regularly, but we encourage you to verify contact details directly with each organization. If you notice an outdated resource, please let us know.
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