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Support & Resources
If you're going through a difficult time, you're not alone. These resources are here to help.
Crisis Support
If you're in immediate danger, call 911.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 — Available 24/7
The 988 Lifeline provides free, confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources, and best practices for professionals. You don't need to be suicidal to call — they help with any emotional crisis.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 — Available 24/7
Free, 24/7 support via text message. Trained crisis counselors help you work through difficult moments. Good option if you're not comfortable talking on the phone.
SAMHSA National Helpline
Call 1-800-662-4357 — Available 24/7
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) offers a free, confidential helpline for individuals and families facing mental health and substance use disorders. They provide referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community organizations.
FindTreatment.gov — SAMHSA's comprehensive treatment locator for finding mental health and substance use services near you.
Finding Support
These resources help you find ongoing care and peer support.
NAMI HelpLine
Call 1-800-950-6264 or text "HELPLINE" to 62640
Monday–Friday, 10am–10pm ET. The National Alliance on Mental Illness provides information, resource referrals, and peer support for individuals and families affected by mental health conditions.
Psychology Today Therapist Finder
psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
Search for therapists by location, specialty, insurance, and more. Detailed profiles help you find the right fit.
7 Cups
Free online chat with trained listeners. Available 24/7 for anyone who wants to talk through difficult feelings.
Warmline Directory
Warmlines are peer-run phone lines for non-crisis support. Find one in your state for compassionate conversation when you need someone to talk to.
Specialized Resources
Depression & Mood Disorders
- DBSA (Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance) — dbsalliance.org — Peer support groups and educational resources
- ADAA (Anxiety & Depression Association) — adaa.org — Resources, webinars, and peer communities
Anxiety, OCD & PTSD
- ADAA — adaa.org — Information and treatment resources
- IOCDF (International OCD Foundation) — iocdf.org — OCD-specific resources and treatment finder
- PTSD Foundation — ptsdusa.org — Support for trauma survivors
Eating Disorders
- NEDA Helpline — Call 1-800-931-2237 or text "NEDA" to 741741 — National Eating Disorders Association
- ANAD Helpline — Call 1-888-375-7767 (Mon–Fri 9am–5pm CT) — National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders
- National Alliance for Eating Disorders — Call 1-866-662-1235 — Speak directly with licensed professionals
Substance Use
- SAMHSA Helpline — Call 1-800-662-4357 — Treatment referrals and support
- Alcoholics Anonymous — aa.org — Find local meetings
- Narcotics Anonymous — na.org — Find local meetings
- SMART Recovery — smartrecovery.org — Science-based addiction support
Trauma & Violence
- RAINN (Sexual Assault) — Call 1-800-656-4673 or chat at online.rainn.org — 24/7 support for survivors
- National Domestic Violence Hotline — Call 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788 — 24/7 support
- Love Is Respect — Call 1-866-331-9474 or text LOVEIS to 22522 — Dating violence support for young people
LGBTQ+
- The Trevor Project — Call 1-866-488-7386, text START to 678-678, or chat at thetrevorproject.org — 24/7 crisis support for LGBTQ+ youth
- Trans Lifeline — Call 1-877-565-8860 — Staffed by trans people, for trans people
- LGBT National Hotline — Call 1-888-843-4564 — Peer support and local resources
Veterans & Military
- Veterans Crisis Line — Call 988, press 1 or text 838255 — 24/7 support for veterans and their families
- Military OneSource — Call 1-800-342-9647 — Confidential support for service members and families
- Vet Center Call Center — Call 1-877-927-8387 — Readjustment counseling
Youth & Teens
- The Trevor Project — See LGBTQ+ section above
- Boys Town National Hotline — Call 1-800-448-3000 — 24/7 for kids and parents
- Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline — Call 1-800-422-4453 — 24/7 crisis support
Postpartum & Maternal Mental Health
- Postpartum Support International — Call 1-800-944-4773 or text 503-894-9453 — Support for perinatal mental health
- National Maternal Mental Health Hotline — Call 1-833-852-6262 — 24/7, free, confidential
Older Adults
- Institute on Aging Friendship Line — Call 1-800-971-0016 — 24/7 for lonely and isolated older adults
- SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline — Call 1-877-360-5428 — Support for LGBTQ+ older adults
Grief & Loss
- GriefShare — griefshare.org — Find local grief support groups
- The Dinner Party — thedinnerparty.org — Peer support for people in their 20s–40s experiencing loss
International Resources
Find A Helpline
Verified helplines in 130+ countries. Search by country and issue.
International Association for Suicide Prevention
iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres
Directory of crisis centers worldwide.
Befrienders Worldwide
Emotional support centers around the world.
Important Notes
- Psyche is not a diagnostic tool and does not provide clinical treatment. These resources connect you with trained professionals and support services.
- If you're in immediate danger, call your local emergency number (911 in the US).
- You don't need to be in crisis to reach out. Many of these resources offer support for everyday struggles too.
Resources on this page are provided for informational purposes. Psyche is not affiliated with these organizations.