If you are in distress, you can call or text 988 at any time. If it is an emergency, call 9-1-1 or go to your local emergency department.

Distress refers to a state of extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain. It can be emotional, psychological, or physical and often occurs when someone is overwhelmed or unable to cope with the demands or challenges, they are facing. Distress is not a mental disorder.