📍 American Samoa Suicide & Mental Health Crisis Centers

🧠 Statewide Resources

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
    📞 Call or text 988 · 24/7 support for suicide prevention, mental health, and substance use crises

  • American Samoa Suicide & Mental Health Helpline
    📞 252‑3502 or 770‑1571 · 24/7 local crisis support
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  • American Samoa Department of Health – Behavioral Health Services
    📍 Centennial Office Building, Pago Pago, AS 96799
    📞 633‑0315 · Outpatient mental health services, trauma therapy, case management, and suicide prevention
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  • Crisis Text Line
    📱 Text HOME to 741741 · 24/7 text-based support

  • Veterans Crisis Line
    📞 Dial 988, then press 1

📌 How to Access Help

  • Call or text 988 or 252‑3502 / 770‑1571 for immediate crisis support.

  • Mobile crisis teams and walk-in crisis centers operate statewide, including in rural areas.

  • Services focus on veterans, youth, rural residents, and culturally diverse populations.

  • Support is available regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.

  • Telehealth and language interpretation services are available.

🏥 Local Facilities

LBJ Tropical Medical Center – Psychiatric Department

📍 Faga’alu Village, Pago Pago, AS 96799
📞 633‑1222 ext. 406 · Emergency and inpatient psychiatric care
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✅ Notes

  • American Samoa offers a broad crisis support network including mobile crisis teams, walk-in centers, and peer-run warm lines.

  • Services cater to children, adults, veterans, and diverse communities.

  • Telehealth and language access are prioritized.

  • Most services are available regardless of insurance or ability to pay.