Crisis Text Line

Mental Health · Maryland · Free

Text HOME to 741741 for free, confidential crisis counseling via text message. Trained volunteer crisis counselors are available around the clock for anyone in Maryland experiencing emotional distress, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, relationship issues, or other mental health crises. Useful for those who cannot safely speak aloud or prefer text. Counselors help de-escalate and refer to local Maryland resources including mobile crisis and community behavioral health programs.

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Address: Text-based — national

Hours: 24/7

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