crisis resources

If you need help right now

You are not alone, and help is available right now, free and 24/7. If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. The lines below are staffed by trained counselors who want to help.

The Healing Effect is a therapy practice, not an emergency or crisis service.

Most crises start here
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text, any time. Free, confidential, 24/7.

Immediate danger

Or go to your nearest emergency room.

Rather text?

Crisis Text Line. A trained counselor texts back.

FOR TEENS, VETERANS & LGBTQIA+

Teen Lifeline (Arizona)

Call or text. Peer support for Arizona youth.

The Trevor Project

LGBTQIA+ youth. Or text START to 678-678.

Veterans Crisis Line

Veterans and their families. Or text 838255.

Trans Lifeline

Peer support from trans volunteers.

MORE ARIZONA SERVICES
Crisis Response Network · statewide crisis line1-844-534-4673
Banner Health Crisis Line · across Arizona1-800-254-4357
AHCCCS Hope Line · Arizona Medicaid members1-800-654-8711
Youth Crisis Line · national, kids & teens1-800-448-4663
Phoenix Rescue Mission · shelter & recovery, Phoenix602-233-3000
NAMI Arizona · support & education520-622-5582
Southern AZ VA Mental Health · Tucson1-800-293-8252
Tucson Alliance for Mental Health · Tucson520-622-6000

Crisis support and therapy do different jobs

Crisis lines are for right now: overwhelming moments, thoughts of harming yourself or someone else, or a situation that can't wait. Therapy is for what comes before and after: understanding what's happening, building tools, and healing over time.

If you're safe but struggling, therapy is likely the right door, and we'd be glad to help you find your fit.

Already a client here?

In an emergency, use the crisis resources above first. For anything urgent but not life-threatening, call our office at 602-698-5777 during admin hours (every day, 9am to 5pm) or message your therapist through the client portal.