Crisis & Referral Hotlines

For immediate danger, call 911.

For emotional distress or suicidal thoughts, call 988.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, help is available. The following hotlines are free, confidential, and available to families in Prince George’s County and beyond. Many are open 24/7.

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Suicide & Mental Health Crisis

These hotlines provide 24/7 help for anyone in emotional distress, suicidal crisis, or facing a mental health challenge.

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Call/text/chat 988 for trained crisis counselors 24/7. Learn more ›
  • Prince George’s County Crisis Hotline (Community Crisis Services, Inc.) – 301-864-7130. Visit >
    24/7. Local crisis line serving Prince George’s County, operated 24/7 by CCSI.
  • Veterans Crisis Line – Call 988 then press 1, text 838255, or chat online ›.
    24/7. Confidential support for Veterans, service members, and families.
  • The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ youth) – 866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678. Visit >
    24/7. Crisis support for LGBTQ+ youth.
  • NAMI Helpline – 800-950-6264 or text “NAMI” to 62640. Visit >
    Mon–Fri, 10am–10pm ET. Support, information, and mental health referrals.

Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault

If you or a loved one is experiencing abuse, these hotlines offer confidential support, safety planning, emergency shelter, and advocacy.

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline – 800-799-7233 or text START to 88788. Visit >
    24/7. Confidential support and safety planning.
  • RAINN – National Sexual Assault Hotline – 800-656-4673 or chat online ›.
    24/7. Connects callers to local rape crisis centers.
  • Prince George’s County Family Justice Center – 301-780-8008. Visit >
    24/7. Coordinated crisis services for DV/SA survivors.
  • Family Crisis Center of Prince George’s County – 301-731-1203. Visit >
    24/7. Hotline, shelter, and advocacy for survivors of domestic violence.

Youth & Families / Specialized Support

These lines are tailored to children, teens, young adults, Veterans, and LGBTQ+ youth.

  • Maryland Youth Crisis Hotline – 800-422-0009.
    24/7. Statewide line designed for youth needing confidential support.
  • The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ youth) – 866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678. Visit >
    24/7. Crisis support for LGBTQ+ youth.
  • Veterans Crisis Line – Call 988 then press 1, text 838-255, or chat online ›.
    24/7 support for Veterans, service members, and families.

General Support & Referral

General hotlines connect callers with a wide range of community services, from food and housing to crisis counseling.

  • 211 Maryland – 211. Visit >
    24/7. Statewide information & referral service for food, housing, health, DV/SA, and more.
  • NAMI Helpline – 800-950-6264 or text “NAMI” to 62640. Visit >
    Mon–Fri, 10am–10pm ET. Support, information, and community referrals.

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This page was last updated: August, 2025.