Mental health resources
Get help.
Right now.
These resources are free, real, and available today. No insurance required. No waitlist for a crisis line.
If you're in crisis
Immediate support, 24 hours a day.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988. Free, 24/7. Available by phone, text, and chat. The first number anyone in crisis should have.
988lifeline.org →Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741. Free crisis counseling via text, 24/7. No phone call required. Works anywhere there is a signal.
crisistextline.org →International Association for Suicide Prevention
Find a crisis center in your country. If you are outside the US, this is your first stop.
iasp.info →Trans Lifeline
Call 877-565-8860. Peer support for trans people in crisis, staffed entirely by trans operators.
translifeline.org →Trevor Project
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth. Call 1-866-488-7386, text START to 678-678, or chat online. 24/7.
thetrevorproject.org →Veterans Crisis Line
Call 988 then press 1, or text 838255. For veterans, service members, and their families.
veteranscrisisline.net →Find a therapist
Therapy should not require a trust fund.
Open Path Collective
In-person and online therapy for $30–$80 per session. For individuals, couples, and families who need affordable care.
openpathcollective.org →Psychology Today Therapist Finder
Search by location, insurance, specialty, and cost. Filter for sliding scale fees. The most comprehensive directory available.
psychologytoday.com →SAMHSA Treatment Locator
Find substance use and mental health treatment facilities near you. Many accept Medicaid or offer free/sliding-scale services.
findtreatment.samhsa.gov →Therapy for Black Girls
A directory of therapists committed to the mental wellness of Black women and girls. Search by location and specialty.
therapyforblackgirls.com →Inclusive Therapists
Find culturally responsive, anti-oppressive therapists. Filters for BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and other marginalized communities.
inclusivetherapists.com →Community Mental Health Centers
Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) provide therapy on a sliding scale — you pay what you can. Search by zip code.
findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov →Education & peer support
Know what you are dealing with. Find people who get it.
NAMI
National Alliance on Mental Illness. Free peer-led support groups, family education programs, and a helpline: 1-800-950-6264.
nami.org →Mental Health America
Free mental health screening tools, educational resources, and a directory of local affiliates. Know your numbers before your first appointment.
mhanational.org →7 Cups
Free online chat with trained listeners. Not therapy — but real, human support when you need to talk to someone right now.
7cups.com →ADAA
Anxiety & Depression Association of America. Evidence-based information on anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and related conditions.
adaa.org →Specific situations
For when you need something specific.
RAINN
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673. Online chat available 24/7. For survivors and those supporting them.
rainn.org →National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788. Safety planning, resources, and referrals. Available 24/7.
thehotline.org →SAMHSA National Helpline
Call 1-800-662-4357. Free, confidential help for substance use and co-occurring mental health issues. 24/7. No insurance needed.
samhsa.gov →Postpartum Support International
Helpline: 1-800-944-4773. For parents experiencing postpartum depression, anxiety, psychosis, or grief. Peer support available.
postpartum.net →NEDA Helpline
National Eating Disorders Association. Call or text 1-800-931-2237. Crisis support and treatment referrals for eating disorders.
nationaleatingdisorders.org →CHADD
Children and Adults with ADHD. Evidence-based information, support groups, and a professional directory for ADHD treatment.
chadd.org →