Milwaukee County Mental Health Crisis Numbers

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988

  • Veterans Crisis Line: 988, Press 1

Crisis Text Line: Text the word “Hopeline” to 741741

Trevor Lifeline (LGBTQ): 1-866-488-7386

TrevorText: Text “START” to 678678. Monday–Friday 2pm–9pm CT

Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860 (Hours: 9am–3am CST)

  • Peer support hotline is run by and for people who are trans

Milwaukee County Crisis Services

Waukesha County Crisis Line: 262-547-3388

Ozaukee County Crisis Line – COPE Hotline: 1-262-377-2673

Racine County Crisis Line: 262-638-6741

Kenosha County Crisis Line: 262-657-7188


Youth Mental Health Crisis Numbers

HOPELINE Crisis Text Line: Text the word “Hopeline” to 741741

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988

Trevor Lifeline (LGBTQ): 1-866-488-7386

Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Services Youth Services

Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860 (Hours: 9am–3am CST)

  • Peer support hotline is run by and for people who are trans

(Milwaukee) Teen Crisis Line – Walker’s Point Family/Youth Center: 414-647-8200

(Milwaukee) Pathfinders Crisis Line and Youth Shelter: 414-271-1560


For Veterans

Veterans Crisis Line: 800-273-8255, Press 1

(Milwaukee) Zablocki VA Medical Center: 1-888-469-6614 Ext. 45760

  • Mental Health Urgent Care Clinic – walk-in urgent mental health services
  • After hours, weekends, and holidays:
    VA Medical Center Emergency Room: 1-888-469-6614 Ext. 41885
    RN Helpline: 1-888-469-6614

Substance Use / Abuse

Substance Use – SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)


Sexual Assault / Domestic Violence

(Milwaukee) Sexual Assault Treatment Center Crisis Line (Aurora Sinai): 414-219-5555

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-4673

(Milwaukee) Sojourner Family Peace Center Domestic Violence Hotline: 414-933-2722

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233

Milwaukee Health Department Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Resources


Behavioral Health Hospitalization

Milwaukee Area Hospitals

Ascension Columbia St Mary’s (Milwaukee and Mequon): 800-457-6004

Aurora Psychiatric Hospital (Wauwatosa): 414-454-6600

Aurora St. Luke’s South Shore Behavioral Medicine (Cudahy): 414-489-4919

Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital (Menomonee Falls): 262-251-1000

ProHealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital (Waukesha): 262-928-4036

Rogers Behavioral Health (Brown Deer, Oconomowoc, West Allis): 800-767-4411


Crisis Resource Centers

Crisis Resource Centers are a 24/7 community-based alternative to an emergency room or inpatient hospitalization.

  • Crisis Resource Center – South (2057 S 14th St): 414-643-8778
  • Crisis Resource Center – West (5566 N 69th St): 414-290-9730
  • Crisis Resource Center – Waukesha County (1501 Airport Rd): 262-896-8589

For a Mental Health or Suicide Crisis Call 988

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. They are committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness.

Suicide Crisis Call 988