Mental health
Mental health services for unhoused people
Crisis lines, drop-in mental-health centers, and integrated behavioral-health programs.
Mental-health services for unhoused people are most effective when integrated with housing — care delivered at a day center, shelter, or supportive-housing unit rather than at a clinic the person has to travel to. The resources below include crisis lines, drop-in centers, and provider networks that meet people where they are.
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What to know
- • 988 is the US & Canada crisis line. Free, 24/7. Press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line.
- • Mobile crisis teams (in many US cities) respond to mental-health emergencies without sending police. Ask 211 or your local CoC.
- • Trans Lifeline (1-877-565-8860) is staffed by trans operators. Trevor Project (1-866-488-7386) serves LGBTQ+ youth.
- • Many day shelters have on-site case managers and licensed therapists. They can refer you to longer-term care.
- • Medicaid (US) or provincial health (Canada) covers mental-health services — apply for benefits even if you don't need them immediately.