Help for men going through it
Men are less likely to ask for help and more likely to die by suicide. Asking is the strong move. Every line below is free and confidential.
In danger right now, call 911.
Suicide and crisis line: call or text 988, 24/7. Veterans: dial 988, then press 1, or text 838255.
Drinking or drugs
The SAMHSA National Helpline connects you to local treatment and support groups, 24/7, in English and Spanish: 1-800-662-4357.
Being a dad
The National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse helps dads with parenting, custody questions and local programs: 1-877-432-3411, or fatherhood.gov.
Bills, food, housing, jobs
Call or text 211 anywhere in the U.S. for local help with rent, utilities, food and job programs, or search 211.org.
Abuse happens to men too
If someone at home hurts, threatens or controls you, the National Domestic Violence Hotline helps men as well: 1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788.
Be ready before you need it
Set these up on a calm day, for you and the people who count on you.
Lock-screen medical ID
Free. Your allergies, medicines and emergency contact on your phone's lock screen, so a paramedic can read them if you cannot talk.
Make my free medical IDER wait times near you
Typical ER visit times for hospitals near your ZIP code, from public Medicare data.
Check by ZIP codeFind a micro hospital
Addresses and phone numbers for micro hospitals near your ZIP code.
Find one near meER, freestanding ER or urgent care?
Where to go for what, what each one costs, and your rights on a surprise bill.
Help me chooseStayed overnight but not admitted?
What "observation status" means for your bill and Medicare.
Learn the differenceAsk AI about your health, safely
Build a safe prompt for ChatGPT or any AI, without giving away personal details.
Build a safe promptFree tools from DR GPT™ Labs by Harvey Castro, MD, MBA. Education only, not medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.
Written and medically reviewed by Harvey Castro, MD, MBA, board-certified emergency physician. Last reviewed October 25, 2026.