Immediate danger or medical emergency
Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department if there is immediate physical danger, a medical emergency, a suspected overdose, or someone cannot stay safe.
Resources
First Responder & Public Safety Resources
Reliable national support for law enforcement, corrections, fire, EMS, dispatch, probation and parole, retirees, and families.
Start with what you need today. The resources below are government or federally supported national services selected for credibility, nationwide availability, and practical usefulness. OTR is not a crisis or emergency service.
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Immediate support, any time
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call, text, or chat for immediate emotional support, suicidal thoughts, mental health or substance use concerns, or concern about someone else. Available 24/7.
Veterans Crisis Line
For Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and people concerned about them. Dial 988 then press 1, text 838255, or chat online. Available 24/7; VA enrollment is not required.
Find mental health or substance use care
FindTreatment.gov
A confidential, anonymous federal search tool for mental health and substance use treatment programs in the United States and its territories. Search by location, type of care, payment options, and services.
SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, 24/7 treatment referral and information for mental health and drug or alcohol concerns, in English and Spanish.
Trauma, stress & recovery
National Center for PTSD
Free, evidence-based information about trauma reactions, PTSD, moral injury, sleep, treatment options, and ways families can help. Resources are available to the public.
Sleep & shift work
CDC/NIOSH Fatigue and Work
Practical federal guidance on shift work, long hours, sleep loss, alertness, and fatigue-related safety risks.
Alcohol & substance use
NIAAA Alcohol Treatment Navigator
A noncommercial federal guide to finding evidence-based alcohol treatment and knowing what to ask providers.
Overdose and naloxone
For a suspected overdose, call 911 immediately. CDC guidance explains how naloxone works, where to get it, and how to use it.
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Last reviewed July 20, 2026.