If you or someone you know is at immediate risk of self-harm, suicide, or violence, or if life-saving medical intervention is needed, please seek emergency services:
NH Rapid Response Access Point (Statewide Crisis Line)
New Hampshire has a dedicated centralized system for mental health crises. They can provide over-the-phone support, and if necessary, dispatch a Mobile Crisis Team to meet you exactly where you are (at home, school, or in the community) to help stabilize the situation.
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Call or Text: 1-833-710-6477
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Chat Online: NH988.com
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Available: 24/7/365
Call or text 911 immediately.
- Tip: If you call 911, you can request a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) officer, who is a police officer specifically trained to handle mental health crises with empathy and de-escalation tactics.
Go to the nearest Hospital Emergency Room
National Crisis Lifeline
If you prefer to connect with the national network, it routes directly to local crisis centers based on your area code.
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Call or Text: 988
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Text Feature: Text HOME to 741741 to connect with the Crisis Text Line for free, 24/7 crisis counseling via text message.
What to Expect When You Call a Crisis Line
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Assessment: A trained clinician will ask questions to understand if you or your loved one are safe right now.
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De-escalation: They will talk you through the immediate distress to help calm the situation.
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Action Plan: Together, you will figure out next steps—which could include safety planning, dispatching a mobile team to your location, or scheduling an urgent appointment the next day.