Crisis Hotlines
Crisis services are available to any Arizona resident, regardless of health insurance coverage. If you or someone you know is experiencing a behavioral health crisis, please call one of these national or local crisis lines:
COVID-19 Crisis Counseling
- Call 2-1-1 for free COVID-19 crisis counseling. www.ResilientArizona.org
- Llame al 2-1-1 para conectarse con un proveedor de consejería.
National 24-Hour Crisis Hotlines
Phone
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- National Substance Use and Disorder Issues Referral and Treatment Hotline:
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Text
- Text the word "HOME" to 741741
Suicide and Crisis Hotlines by County
- Maricopa County served by Mercy Care:
1-800-631-1314 or 602-222-9444
- Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, La Paz, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz and Yuma Counties served by Arizona Complete Health - Complete Care Plan:
1-866-495-6735
- Apache, Coconino, Gila, Mohave, Navajo and Yavapai Counties served by Health Choice Arizona:
1-877-756-4090
- Gila River and Ak-Chin Indian Communities:
1-800-259-3449
- Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community:
1-855-331-6432
Especially for Teens
- Teen Life Line phone or text:
602-248-TEEN (8336)
Especially for Veterans
- Veterans Crisis Line:
1-800-273-8255 (press 1)
- Be Connected:
1-866-4AZ-VETS (429-8387)
About Arizona’s Crisis Services
Arizona has a robust behavioral health crisis services network available to any Arizona resident regardless of health insurance coverage. Services include:
- 24/7/365 crisis telephone lines operated by trained crisis specialists.
- 24/7 mobile teams staffed by behavioral health professionals who travel to the individual experiencing a crisis and provide assessment, stabilization and may triage the individual to a higher level of care, as appropriate.
- Facility-based crisis stabilization centers that offer crisis stabilization and observation, including access to Medication Assisted Treatment.
Read AHCCCS Crisis System Frequently Asked Questions