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You Are Not Alone · Help Is Here
If You’re In Crisis Right Now —
These resources are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You do not have to face this alone. Reaching out is not weakness — it’s the bravest thing you can do.
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or Text 988
Free, confidential support 24/7. Connects you to a trained counselor in your area.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
Text-based crisis counseling for those who prefer not to call. Available around the clock.
Emergency Services
Call 911
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
National Resources
Hotlines & Crisis Support.
All resources listed here are established, reputable organizations. We recommend adding their numbers to your phone now — before you need them. The best time to find a lifeline is before you’re in crisis.
988 Suicide & Crisis
Type: Call / Text · Available: 24/7
The national network of local crisis centers providing free, confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or mental health distress.
Call: 988
Text: 988
Web: 988lifeline.org
Crisis Text Line
Type: Text · Available: 24/7
Free, confidential crisis counseling via text. Perfect for those in situations where calling isn’t possible or comfortable.
Text: HOME to 741741
Web: crisistextline.org
Trevor Project
Type: LGBTQ+ · Available: 24/7
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ young people under 25. TrevorLifeline, TrevorText, and TrevorChat all available.
Call: 1-866-488-7386
Text: START to 678-678
Web: thetrevorproject.org
Veterans Crisis Line
Type: Veterans
Confidential support for veterans, service members, and their families. Staffed by VA responders — many of whom are veterans themselves.
Call: 988, then press 1
Text: 838255
Web: veteranscrisisline.net
NAMI Helpline
Type: Warmline
The National Alliance on Mental Illness helpline offers information, referrals, and support. Not a crisis line — a place to ask questions and find help.
Call: 1-800-950-6264
Text: NAMI to 741741
Web: nami.org/help
SAMHSA Helpline
Type: Substance Use
Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information service for individuals facing substance use or mental health disorders.
Call: 1-800-662-4357
Web: samhsa.gov/find-help
Professional Help
Find a Therapist.
On average, people wait 8–10 years from first symptoms to treatment. Don’t wait. These tools make it easier to find care — many with sliding-scale fees and telehealth options.
Psychology Today
Type: Directory
The most widely used therapist finder in the U.S. Filter by location, insurance, specialty, and more. Includes reviews and therapist bios.
Web: psychologytoday.com/therapists
BetterHelp
Type: Telehealth
Online therapy with licensed therapists via text, audio, and video. Matches you based on your needs. Flexible scheduling, no commute.
Web: betterhelp.com
Open Path Collective
Type: Low Cost
Connects people with therapists who offer sessions at $30–$80 for those without insurance or with high deductibles. Accessible mental health care.
Web: openpathcollective.org
Youth & Schools
For Young People.
50% of mental illness begins by age 14. 75% by age 24. These resources are built specifically for young people, parents, and the educators who show up for them every day.
Crisis Text Line (Youth)
Type: Youth · Available: 24/7
Especially popular among teens and young adults who prefer text to voice calls. Trained counselors understand youth mental health challenges.
Text: HELLO to 741741
AFSP: Talk Away the Dark
Type: Schools
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention offers free resources for schools, educators, and students — including curricula and prevention programs.
Web: afsp.org
Child Mind Institute
Type: Parents
Guides for parents on how to talk to children and teens about mental health, warning signs, and how to help without making things worse.
Web: childmind.org
Removing Barriers
What Reaching Out Looks Like.
A lot of people don’t call because they don’t know what to expect. Here’s the truth about what happens when you reach out for help.
Everyday Wellness
Taking Care Of Yourself.
Professional help is essential — and so is what you do between sessions. These aren’t cures, but they are real, research-backed practices that support mental health every day.
Sleep
Aim for 7–9 hours per night
Keep a consistent wake time, even weekends
Avoid screens 30–60 min before bed
A cool, dark room helps significantly
Connection
Isolation worsens depression and anxiety
One honest conversation can shift everything
Support groups reduce shame significantly
Connection doesn’t have to be deep to help
Movement
Even 20 min of walking improves mood
Exercise releases natural antidepressants
It doesn’t have to be intense to help
Outdoor movement has added benefits
Mental Habits
Limit doom-scrolling and news cycles
Journaling helps process difficult emotions
Name your feelings — it reduces their power
Practice self-compassion, not self-criticism
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