Mississippi Mental Health Hotline
Free, confidential support for Mississippi residents — available 24/7.
⚠ Safety Notice
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911.
If you’re having thoughts of suicide or are in emotional crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
The Mental Health Hotline offers support and resources. It is not a substitute for emergency services.
Mississippi ranks 36th among the states for overall mental health, according to Mississippi Today’s State of Mind report. Over 20% of adults in the state are living with a mental illness. These issues can be difficult to talk about, but being open about how you’re feeling is the first step on the road to recovery.
The organizations below are free to contact and available to Mississippi residents. You can reach out to any of them to talk through what you’re dealing with and find out what help is available. What you share stays confidential.
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Options for Mississippi Hotlines
The following resources provide support, information and connections to care across Mississippi. The Mental Health Hotline is one of several places to turn, so explore what fits your needs.
Mississippi Mental Health Statistics to Know
Mental illness affects people of every age, background and income level in Mississippi. If you’re feeling isolated or worried you’ll be judged for seeking help, these figures show you are not alone:
Additional finding: More than 5% of Mississippi adults reported having serious thoughts of suicide. Figures are from Mississippi Today’s State of Mind report (2022).
Help Is Here
Your mental well-being matters as much as your physical health. Living with an undiagnosed and untreated mental health condition takes a heavy toll on your daily life and on your relationships with friends and loved ones.
If you’re struggling, there’s no reason to put off reaching out. The Mental Health Hotline can answer your questions and help you find support that fits your situation in Mississippi.
Call when you’re ready.