Immediate Support & Crisis Lines
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988
Free, confidential 24/7 support for people in distress or experiencing a mental health crisis.
https://988lifeline.org
Crisis Text Line: Text HELLO to 741741
Free, 24/7 text-based support with trained crisis counselors.
https://www.crisistextline.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call 800-799-SAFE (7233)
Text START to 88788
https://www.thehotline.org
General Mental Health Resources
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
Provides education, support groups, and advocacy for individuals and families.
https://www.nami.org
NAMI Helpline: 800-950-NAMI (6264)
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
Offers a national helpline and treatment locator for mental health and substance use services.
https://www.samhsa.gov
Helpline: 800-662-HELP (4357)
MentalHealth.gov
Government site offering information on mental health conditions, signs, and how to get help.
https://www.mentalhealth.gov
Therapist Directories & Online Therapy
Psychology Today
Find local therapists, support groups, and treatment centers.
https://www.psychologytoday.com
BetterHelp
Online therapy platform
(subscription required)
https://www.betterhelp.com
TalkSpace
Online therapy platform
(subscription required)
https://www.talkspace.com
Youth & Young Adults
The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth)
Call 1-866-488-7386
Text START to 678678
or chat online
https://www.thetrevorproject.org
Teen Line
Text TEEN to 839863 (6–9 PM PT daily) or call 310-855-4673
https://teenlineonline.org
Jed Foundation (JED)
Mental health and emotional support for high school and college students.
https://www.jedfoundation.org
Veterans & Service Members
Veterans Crisis Line
Dial 988, then press 1
Text to 838255 or chat at https://www.veteranscrisisline.net
VA Mental Health Services
https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov
LGBTQ+ Individuals
LGBT National Help Center
1-888-843-4564
(Youth Talkline: 1-800-246-7743)
https://www.lgbthotline.org
Trans Lifeline
877-565-8860
(peer support by and for trans people)
https://www.translifeline.org
BIPOC Communities
Therapy for Black Men
https://www.therapyforblackmen.org
Therapy for Black Girls
https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com
LatinX Therapy
https://www.latinxtherapy.com
Asian Mental Health Collective
https://www.asianmhc.org