Resources

Call 988.

If you or someone you know is in crisis—whether they are considering suicide or not—call the toll-free 988 Lifeline so you can speak directly to a trained crisis counselor. Calls are free, confidential, and available 24/7.

Text HOME to 741741.

The Crisis Text Line offers free, 24/7, confidential support to people in crisis.

Call 1-866-488-7386 or text “Start” to 678678.

The Trevor Project supports LGBTQ people under age 25 with 24/7 access to trained crisis support.

Call 877-565-8860.

Trans Lifeline is a trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive. Trans Lifeline’s peer support hotline is run by and for trans people. They’re available 7 am-1 am PST / 9 am-3 am CST / 10 am-4 am EST.

Fireweed Collective is a support network and education project by and for people who experience the world in ways that are often diagnosed as mental illness. They offer a Crisis Toolkit, which includes resources that may provide perspective, comfort, and/or tools to help people experiencing various tough times.

If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health emergency and feels at risk of hurting themselves or someone else, it may be necessary to call 911 and notify the operator that it is a psychiatric emergency. Ask for an officer trained in crisis intervention or in psychiatric emergencies.

Call 800-799-SAFE (7233) or chat online on the website.

Trained expert advocates are available 24/7 to provide confidential support to anyone experiencing domestic violence or seeking resources and information. Help is available in Spanish and other languages.

Call 800-656-HOPE (4673) or chat online on the website.

Connect with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area that offers access to a range of free services. Free help, 24/7.

If you cannot afford the reduced rates offered through Open Path, search online for “community mental health” in your area. Many cities offer free or reduced-fee clinics that may be able to connect you with mental health support.

Search online for “pro bono counseling” to see if there are any therapists who offer totally free sessions in your community.

Detox Local provides a list of mental health and substance use resources specifically for the AAPI (American Asian and Pacific Islander) community.

Find Recovery Now provides information on mental health and substance use resources for people of color. Their mission is to provide equal access to life-saving resources.