Arizona is home to more than 7 million people, and more than 1 million adults in the state are living with some kind of mental illness. Even without a formal diagnosis of a mental health condition, nearly 41% of adults in Arizona reported having felt at least some symptoms of anxiety and depression, while hundreds of thousands of residents didn’t get the mental health care they needed, even from the free AZ hotlines available statewide. Mesa is one of the larger cities in Arizona, home to more than half a million people, and like everywhere else in the state, there’s a general shortage of mental health professionals for the community.
Thankfully, the Mesa crisis line and other mental health hotlines are available to support people in the area living with mental illness. While it can be difficult to reach out for help in a mental health crisis, speaking with a caring and sympathetic professional can be the first step in getting the help you need. If you or a loved one lives in the Mesa region and needs help with mental or emotional illness, call one of the Mesa hotlines today. You can also reach out to any of these national and local resources.
National Mental Health Resources
National Mental Health Hotline
The National Mental Health Hotline is a free nationwide resource that can connect people in need with local mental health resources. Call the helpline to speak with a trained professional who can talk with you about what you’re going through and find agencies and providers in Mesa who can assist you with the issues you’re dealing with.
(866) 903-3787
National Alliance on Mental Illness
The NAMI helpline is able to help people with mental health conditions who need information, advice and assistance from compassionate volunteers. The main hotline is not a crisis line; it takes in-person phone calls Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The service is free and confidential, and the professional you speak with has a list of local providers who can assist you in person. NAMI does operate an emergency hotline that’s open 24-7 and connects you with trained crisis counselors through text.
Call: (800) 950-NAMI (6264)
Text: NAMI to 741-741
Email: info@nami.org
AZ Hotlines for Help
Terros Health
Terros Health provides emergency crisis intervention for adults, children and families throughout the Mesa area. Using volunteers in mobile units, Terros responds to callers’ requests for routine and urgent visits. Professionals working with Terros can help with crisis intervention and referrals for care. The Terros Health team has the training and experience to help with thoughts of self-harm, trauma, recent bereavement, elevated depression and anxiety, as well as potential harm to others and other hazardous behavior.
(877) 756-4090
Assistance for Mesa Residents
Mesa Police Crisis Intervention Team
The Mesa Police Department operates the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) as an emergency mental health resource that’s available on demand for people experiencing a mental or emotional health crisis. This is a department-wide program that uses officers from several divisions and focuses on specialized training and community collaboration efforts. Calling for assistance from the CIT brings out a trained response team that’s sensitive to the mental health needs of people experiencing suicidal thoughts, depression, anxiety, psychosis and many other mental health issues.
Getting Help When You Need It
If you or a loved one in Mesa is dealing with a mental health issue, you’ve taken the difficult first step by looking for help. Mental Health Hotline works with local mental health providers who can help you with what you’re dealing with. Call us anytime 24-7 to get the help you need.