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NAMI HelpLine — information, referrals, and emotional support

Free national helpline staffed by trained NAMI specialists, by phone, text, chat, and email.

National Alliance on Mental Illness3 min read

NAMI HelpLine (1-800-950-NAMI / text 'HelpLine' to 62640) is staffed by trained volunteers who can help with information, referrals, and emotional support. Not a crisis line — for crisis, use 988.

Open Monday-Friday, with a 24/7 NAMI Air online peer-support community as a complement.

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