Crisis Resources

Crisis Support Lines

• If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 9-8-8 to reach the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

• NAMI National HelpLine: Contact NAMI’s support line via phone at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), by texting “HelpLine” to 62640, or chat online, available Monday-Friday from 9am to 9pm CST. The NAMI Teen & Young Adult HelpLine is available by calling the above number, texting “Friend” to 62640, or chatting online.

NAMI Dane County Resources & Support Groups

• NAMI Dane County Resource Guide & Crisis Contacts

• NAMI Dane County In-Person Adult Peer Support Group: Immanuel Lutheran Church (1021 Spaight St. Madison, WI 53703) on the 1st,3rd, and 5th Monday of the month. Register to receive information here.

• NAMI Dane County Virtual Peer and Family Support Groups: Register to receive a schedule of groups and links to virtual support groups (Adult, Young Adult, Family, LGBTQIA+, Women)

• NAMI Dane County Office: (608) 249-7188 or outreach@namidanecounty.org

Local Youth & Family Resources in Dane County

• Briarpatch Youth Services

• Connections Counseling

• Rise Wisconsin

• Journey Mental Health

• Orion Family Services

• The Rainbow Project

NAMI Wisconsin Statewide Support Groups & Resources

• Online Support Group Directory: namiwisconsin.org/support-and-education/being-together/

• NAMI Wisconsin Office: Call 608-268-6000, email support@namiwisconsin.org, or view the NAMI Wisconsin Resource Guide.

Resources for Educator Wellness

• Professional Self-Care (video and summary) from Coalition to Support Grieving Students

• Nurturing Yourself While You’re Grieving from Center for Loss and Life Transition

Resources for Student Support

• After a Crisis: How Young Children Heal from the Early Trauma Treatment Network, National Child Traumatic Stress Network

• When Bad Things are Happening from Learning for Justice

• What to say to kids when the news is scary from National Public Radio

• For parents looking for resources to talk to their children, we encourage you to review the resources from the Child Mind Institute.

Resources for First Responders

• Safe Call Now: 1-877-230-6060. This confidential, comprehensive, 24-hour crisis referral service is for all public safety employees, all emergency services personnel and their family members nationwide.

• Fire/EMS Helpline: 1-888-731-FIRE (3473). Confidential and 24-hour, the Fire/EMS Helpline was created for first responders by members of the fire service. This program is specifically designed to meet the unique needs of firefighters, EMTs, rescue personnel and their families.

• Copline: 1-800-267-5463. This resource is a confidential, 24-hour law enforcement officer hotline manned by retired law enforcement officers trained in active listening.

NAMI Dane County does not have a crisis hotline nor do we offer direct services.
If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, please refer to the numbers below:

• 911 - In case of emergency. Request a CIT trained officer - mental health trained officers are here to help. Learn more here.

• 988 - Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. More information here.

• (608) 280-2600 - Dane County 24-hour Crisis Line

• (608) 266-4311 - Dane County Clerk of Courts (regarding the commitment process)