Alabama Warm Line
Peer warm line run by Wings Across Alabama. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Peer Support Warmlines & Crisis Lines by State
Warmlines are non-crisis phone lines staffed by trained peer specialists — people with lived experience — for support, conversation, and help finding resources. Crisis lines offer immediate help in an emergency.
In crisis anywhere in the US: call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — free, confidential, and available 24/7 nationwide. For local services and referrals in your community, dial 211, also available nationwide.
Warmlines in Alabama
Warmlines in Alaska
Careline Alaska
Alaska's crisis intervention and suicide prevention line. Immediate support available 24/7, 365 days a year.
Warmlines in Arizona
American Indian Community Member Tribal Warm Line
Tribal warm line for American Indian community members in Arizona; confidential, non-emergency peer/family support.
Arizona Statewide Crisis Line
Arizona statewide crisis line (HOPE). Call 844-534-4673; text 44673 (4HOPE).
Arizona Warm Line
Arizona warm line: confidential, non-emergency peer support.
Warm Line — Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, La Paz, Pinal, Santa Cruz and Yuma Counties
Regional warm line for Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, La Paz, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz and Yuma Counties, staffed by trained peer and family support teams; confidential, non-emergency.
Warm Line — Gila and Maricopa Counties
County warm line for Gila and Maricopa Counties, staffed by trained peer and family support teams; confidential, non-emergency.
Warm Line — Pima County
County warm line for Pima County, staffed by trained peer and family support teams; confidential, non-emergency.
Warmlines in California
CalHOPE Red Line
Peer support line. Call (888) 368-4090; text (916) 252-5002. Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM.
CalHOPE Warm Line
Free, confidential, peer-run emotional support by phone/text/chat. Hours as published: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 7:00 AM-11:00 PM, Thursday 8:00 AM-10:00 PM (closed on MHASF-observed holidays).
California Peer-Run Warm Line
The official California Warm Line since 2019: a statewide, non-crisis emotional support line operated by the peer-run Mental Health Association of San Francisco (MHASF) and funded by the State of California. Trained peer counselors — all with lived experience of mental health challenges — by call or text at 855-600-WARM (9276), plus web chat. Hours as published: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 7:00 AM–11:00 PM; Thursday 8:00 AM–10:00 PM. Distinct from the CalHOPE Warm Line (833-317-4673), a separate statewide line also listed in this directory.
Friendship Line California (Institute on Aging)
California's 24/7 senior emotional support line, operated by San Francisco's Institute on Aging and funded in part by the California Department of Aging: free, confidential support for adults 60+, adults living with disabilities, and caregivers — crisis intervention, suicide prevention, grief support and friendly conversation in eight languages. California number: 888-670-1360 (the Friendship Line's national number is 800-971-0016). Main office: 3575 Geary Blvd, San Francisco.
Warmlines in Colorado
Colorado Crisis Services
Free, confidential, professional help 24/7/365. Call 844-493-8255 or text TALK to 38255.
Warmlines in Connecticut
Common Thread Warmline
DMHAS peer support warm line. 2pm-9pm, 7 days/week.
Community Warmline
DMHAS peer support warm line. Sun-Thu 6pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 6pm-11pm.
CT Action Line
Connecticut crisis action line, as listed on the NAMI Connecticut homepage.
Guiding Path Warmline
DMHAS peer support warm line. 5:30pm-9:30pm, 7 evenings/week.
REACH Warmline
DMHAS peer support warm line. 6pm-10pm, 7 days/week.
Safe Harbor Warm Line
DMHAS peer support warm line. 5pm-10pm, 7 nights/week.
Soundview Warmline
DMHAS peer support warm line. 3pm-9pm, 7 days/week.
Statewide Young Adult Warmline (JoinRiseBe)
Peer warmline for young adults, run by Advocacy Unlimited / JoinRiseBe. 1-855-6-HopeNow (1-855-646-7366); operators available 12 p.m.-9 p.m. every day.
Warmlines in Delaware
Delaware Hope Line
24/7 crisis assistance, clinical and peer specialist support, resources and information.
Delaware Youth Crisis Support
24/7 youth crisis support line, as published by DSAMH.
Northern Delaware Hotline
Crisis hotline for northern Delaware, as published by DSAMH.
Southern Delaware Hotline
Crisis hotline for southern Delaware, as published by DSAMH.
Warmlines in District of Columbia
DC Access HelpLine
24-hour, seven-day-a-week line staffed by behavioral health professionals; can activate mobile crisis teams. 1(888)7WE-HELP / 1-888-793-4357; TTY 711.
Warmlines in Florida
The Florida Warm Line
Warm line for individuals with a mental illness who want to talk with someone who shares personal experience coping with mental health issues (hours not published on the source page).
Warmlines in Georgia
Georgia Crisis and Access Line
Georgia's crisis and access line for behavioral health services.
Peer2Peer Warm Line (GMHCN)
Peer support over the phone, 24 hours a day, run by the Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network.
Warmlines in Hawaii
Hawai'i CARES
24/7 free support service for crisis, mental health and substance use. As published: (808-832-3100) OR TOLL-FREE (800-753-6879).
Warmlines in Illinois
Illinois Peer Support Warm Line (NAMI Chicago)
Peer support warm line operated via NAMI Chicago. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday (closed on holidays).
Warmlines in Indiana
Indiana Peer Warmline (Key Consumer Organization)
Peer-run warmline staffed by people in recovery, as published in the NAMI National Warmline Directory (as of November 20, 2025). M-F, 8am-4:30pm (ET).
Warmlines in Iowa
Iowa Warm Line
Iowa peer warm line (hours not published on the source page).
Your Life Iowa
Iowa's statewide help line for concerns including mental health and substance use. Call 1-855-581-8111; text 1-855-895-8398.
Warmlines in Kansas
MHASCK Warm Line
Mental Health America of South Central Kansas warm line for non-crisis peer support; free to call. Every day, 5 to 11 PM. (Operator is Wichita / South Central Kansas-based.)
Warmlines in Kentucky
Kentucky STARS Warmline
Peer warmline operated by Participation Station. Hours as published on the program flyer: Mon-Fri 1pm-4pm and Mon-Sat 5pm-9pm; the flyer also lists 859 252 0058.
Warmlines in Louisiana
Baton Rouge Crisis Intervention Center
Crisis line, as published on the NAMI Louisiana Area Crisis Lines page. 24 hours / 7 days.
Crisis Intervention Center (Outside Baton Rouge)
Crisis line for callers outside Baton Rouge, as published on the NAMI Louisiana Area Crisis Lines page. 24 hours / 7 days.
Via Link — Youth Link (New Orleans)
Youth crisis line, as published on the NAMI Louisiana Area Crisis Lines page. 24 hours / 7 days.
Via Link (New Orleans)
Crisis counseling line (not a peer warmline). 24 hours / 7 days. Via Link's own site also lists 800-749-2673 for crisis counseling and 2-1-1 for information and referrals.
Warmlines in Maine
Intentional Peer Support Warmline
Peer warmline available toll-free from anywhere in Maine, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Maine Crisis Line (MCL)
Free and confidential telephone support and stabilization, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Warmlines in Maryland
MPAC Peer Warmline
Peer warmline run by the Maryland Peer Advisory Council. Monday-Friday 8am until 12midnight.
Pro Bono Counseling Project WARMLine
Warm line. Weekdays from 10:00AM - 6:00PM.
Warmlines in Massachusetts
Boston Peer Support Line (Metro Boston RLC)
Peer support line staffed by Certified Peer Specialists and Recovery Coaches. 877-733-7563 (877 PEER LNE), 7 days a week 4pm-8pm.
Kiva Centers Peer Support Line
Peer support line, as listed by NAMI Massachusetts. Monday through Friday, 8 pm to 12 am.
Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line (BHHL)
State behavioral health help line. Available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year.
Western Mass Peer Support Line
Peer support line, as listed by NAMI Massachusetts. Monday through Thursday 7 pm to 9 pm; Friday through Sunday 7 pm to 10 pm.
Warmlines in Michigan
Common Ground Crisis Services
Common Ground crisis and help services. Free, confidential, and available 24/7/365.
Michigan Crisis and Access Line (MiCAL)
Michigan Crisis and Access Line — Michigan's statewide behavioral health crisis and access line, operated by Common Ground for MDHHS and answering Michigan's 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline calls. Free, confidential crisis support, suicide prevention, information and coordination to local care by phone or text, 24/7: 844-446-4225 (844-44MICAL); you can also call or text 988. Distinct from the non-crisis Michigan Peer Warmline and from Common Ground's own crisis hub.
Michigan Peer Warmline
Peer warmline operated via Common Ground / MiCAL. 888-733-7753 (888-PEER-753); 7 days a week from 10am-2am.
Warmlines in Minnesota
Minnesota Warmline
Warmline with peer support staff. Call 651-288-0400 or 855-WARMLINE, or text "support" to 85511. Open 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Minnesota Warmline — African American Peer Support Line
To speak with an African American peer, as published by Minnesota DHS. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 9 a.m.
Peer Support Connection MN Warmline (Wellness in the Woods)
Peer warmline. Call or text 1-844-739-6369. Open 7 days a week from 5 p.m. to 9 a.m.
Warmlines in Mississippi
Mississippi Department of Mental Health Helpline
General helpline (not a peer warmline): information available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through the DMH Office of Consumer Support; the DMH page also lists 601-359-6298 (Jackson area).
Warmlines in Missouri
Compassionate Ear Warmline
Peer support warmline listed on the Missouri DMH COSP page. (913) 281-2251 or (866) 927-6327; available 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
NAMI Missouri WARMline
Peer support through the NAMI Missouri WARMline, per NAMI Missouri's one-page handout (which also lists its main number 573-634-7727). WARMline hours: 9am - 7pm weekdays, 3pm - 9pm weekends. NAMI's national helpline directory lists the same number with different (helpline) hours.
Warmlines in Montana
Montana Warm Line
Montana warm line operated by Mental Health America of Montana (hours not published on the source page).
Warmlines in Nebraska
Community Alliance Crisis and Warm Line
Crisis and warm line (Safe Harbor peer support, Omaha). Call or text; 24/7 availability.
Honu Home Warmline (MHA-NE)
Mental Health Association of Nebraska warmline. 24/7.
Keya House Warmline (MHA-NE)
Warmline at the Keya House peer respite, staffed by trained Peer Specialists. 24/7.
Warmlines in Nevada
Foundation for Recovery Peer Recovery Support Warmline
Peer recovery support warmline (hours not published on the source page).
NAMI Western Nevada Teen Peer Support Text Line
Teen peer support text line (text only), as listed in the NAMI National Warmline Directory. Daily, 12pm-12am.
NAMI Western Nevada Warmline
Warmline as listed in the NAMI National Warmline Directory: (775) 241-4212, press 1. 24/7.
Warmlines in New Hampshire
Connections Peer Support Warm Line
Warm line staffed by trained peers certified in Peer Support. 603-427-6966 or 800-809-6262; every evening from 5:00-10:00 PM.
Stepping Stone Warmline
Warmline (Stepping Stone / Next Step Peer Support, Lebanon/Claremont NH), as listed in the NAMI National Warmline Directory: (888) 582-0920, press 9. Daily, 5pm-10pm (ET).
Warmlines in New Jersey
Peer Recovery WarmLine (Mental Health Association in New Jersey)
Peer recovery warmline. Monday through Friday: 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday: 5 p.m.-10 p.m.; Holidays: 3 p.m.-10 p.m.
Warmlines in New Mexico
New Mexico Crisis and Access Line
Statewide crisis and access line.
New Mexico Peer-to-Peer Warmline
Peer-to-peer warmline (New Mexico Crisis and Access Line). Phone support daily 3:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. MT; text support daily 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. MT.
Warmlines in North Carolina
North Carolina Statewide Peer Warmline
Statewide peer warmline (operated by Promise Resource Network). Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, free and confidential.
Warmlines in North Dakota
FirstLink (North Dakota 211)
FirstLink answers 211 and 988 in North Dakota and maintains a community resource directory of over 5,400 programs. Phone displayed on its own page as 7012357335; also call 2-1-1 or text your zip code to 898-211.
ND Recovery Talk
Peer support for recovery from addiction through North Dakota HHS: talk with a trained peer support specialist with lived experience. Call or text (701) 291-7901; free, anonymous and confidential, available to all 24/7.
Warmlines in Ohio
Cuyahoga County Mental Health Warmline (Thrive Peer Support)
Warmline operated by Thrive Peer Recovery Services: immediate, anonymous 24/7 peer support operated by Certified Peer Recovery Supporters (Cuyahoga County).
Help Network of Northeast Ohio WarmLine
WarmLine for Mahoning, Columbiana, Trumbull and Ashtabula Counties. Monday - Friday 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM.
Warmlines in Oklahoma
OCARTA Friend Line
OCARTA peer support contact line, as listed on the Red Rock Behavioral Health Services resources page.
Warmlines in Oregon
David Romprey Oregon Warmline
Peer-run program of Community Counseling Solutions: nonjudgmental, confidential peer support, 24/7 as published on the operator's own page (an older 9am-11pm figure circulated in secondary sources). No appointments needed.
Reach Out Oregon
Peer-to-peer support line for parents and families. Mon-Fri 12p-7p (per source listing).
Warmlines in Pennsylvania
Allegheny County Peer Support Warmline Service
Peer support warmline staffed by trained mental health consumers. 9 am - 1 am.
NAMI Bucks County WARM Line
WARM Line: 1-866-399-6261, Option 1. Sunday-Saturday 3:00 PM-9:30 PM (per NAMI directory listing).
Safe Harbor Behavioral Health WarmLine (Erie)
WarmLine: speak one-on-one with a certified peer specialist. Tuesday-Saturday from noon to 7:30 p.m.
Warmlines in Rhode Island
Anchor Recovery Community Center
Call for immediate connection to a peer recovery specialist.
BH Link
24/7 crisis intervention and triage center, 975 Waterman Ave, East Providence. Call (401) 414-LINK (5465).
The Samaritans of Rhode Island — Listening Line
Free listening line; trained volunteers listen without judgment. (401) 272-4044 or (1-800) 365-4044.
Warmlines in South Carolina
BHDD Office of Mental Health Deaf Services Hotline
Deaf services hotline (videophone). Available 24/7, statewide.
South Carolina Mobile Crisis
BHDD Office of Mental Health mobile crisis line. Available 24/7/365, toll-free, statewide.
Warmlines in South Dakota
Helpline Center — South Dakota 211
South Dakota's 211 helpline through the Helpline Center, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (also shown as 605-339-4357). The Helpline Center also answers 988 in South Dakota.
Warmlines in Tennessee
TDMHSAS Helpline
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services helpline (general helpline). Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT.
Tennessee REDLINE
Tennessee REDLINE for substance use treatment referrals. Call or text 800-889-9789.
Warmlines in Texas
Hope Peer Support Warmline
Peer support warmline: 1-844-755-4673 (HOPE). Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 4 pm - 10 pm.
Mental Health America Warm Line / Tarrant County Warmline (English)
Tarrant County warmline (English). M - F 8 am - 5 pm.
Mental Health America Warm Line / Tarrant County Warmline (Spanish)
Tarrant County warmline (Spanish). M - F 8 am - 5 pm.
Recovery Texas
Recovery support line. M - F 9 am - 9 pm CST.
Warmlines in Utah
Utah Behavioral Health Navigation Line
Behavioral health navigation line. Free, available 7 a.m.-7 p.m., 7 days a week.
Utah Crisis Line (Huntsman Mental Health Institute)
Statewide crisis line operated by Huntsman Mental Health Institute — Utah's affiliate for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Free, confidential, 24/7 support from certified crisis workers trained in suicide prevention, de-escalation, and stabilization, with connection to Mobile Crisis Outreach Teams. Also reachable at 800-273-8255 or by calling/texting 988.
Utah Warm Line
Peer warm line. Free, available 8 a.m.-11 p.m., 7 days a week; also listed as 1 833 SPEAKUT.
Warmlines in Vermont
Pathways Vermont Support Line / Vermont Peer Support Warmline
Peer support warmline: call 833-VT-TALKS or call/text (833) 888-2557, 24/7.
Warmlines in Virginia
Mental Health Virginia Warm Line
Peer-run warm line for residents of Virginia; text the Warmline at 866 400 6428 (hours not published on the source page).
Warmlines in Washington
WA Recovery Help Line
24/7/365 statewide crisis intervention, emotional support and referrals for substance abuse, problem gambling and mental health (as listed on the source resources page).
Washington Warm Line (Crisis Connections)
Peer warm line. Call 877-500-9276, 2pm - 9pm, 7 days a week.
Warmlines in West Virginia
Help4WV
Free, confidential support at any time of day; connects to services statewide including treatment programs, peer support and crisis care. Call or text 1-844-HELP4WV (1-844-435-7498).
Help4WV Peer Recovery Coaches
Peers with lived experience offering understanding, guidance and community connections (First Choice Services / Help4WV).
Warmlines in Wisconsin
UpliftWI
Statewide peer-support warmline operated by Mental Health America of Wisconsin under a DHS grant, staffed by certified peer specialists. Free and confidential; daily from noon to midnight as published in the DHS release.
Warmline, Inc. (Milwaukee)
Peer counselor run non-crisis line in Milwaukee (calls limited to fifteen minutes per the source listing).
Warmlines in Wyoming
Recover Wyoming Telephone Recovery Support (TRS)
Peer-to-peer telephone recovery support: Wyoming Certified Peer Specialists place weekly check-in calls to enrolled participants in recovery from substance use disorder and/or mental health challenges. This is an outbound check-in service, not an inbound warmline. Call (307) 421-7261 to reach Recover Wyoming.