If You're Reading This, You Matter
This page exists because if you found your way here through my blog, you might be struggling too.
I'm struggling as well, and I am not a counselor, but I can share resources that are available 24/7. You don't have to face this alone.
* This list was generated by AI.
Crisis? Call or Text 988 Right Now
Call: 988
Text: 988
Available 24/7/365. Free. Confidential. For suicide prevention, mental health crises, anxiety, depression, or emotional distress.
Quick Access Resources
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call: 988 | Text: 988 | Chat: 988lifeline.org/chat
24/7 support for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts, mental health crises, anxiety, depression, or emotional distress. Spanish available (press 2 or text "AYUDA"). Free and confidential.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to: 741741
24/7 text-based crisis support. Connect with a trained Crisis Counselor within 5 minutes. Completely free and anonymous. Website: crisistextline.org
Veterans Crisis Line
Call: 988 then press 1 | Text: 838255 | Chat: VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat
24/7 support for Veterans, service members, National Guard, Reserve, and their families. No VA enrollment required. Free and confidential.
LGBTQ+ Support
The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth under 25)
Call: 1-866-488-7386 | Text START to: 678-678 | Chat: TheTrevorProject.org/Get-Help
24/7 crisis intervention for LGBTQ+ young people. Free, confidential, and judgment-free support from trained counselors.
Trans Lifeline
Call: 877-565-8860 (Spanish: press #2)
Peer support run by trans people for trans and questioning individuals. Hours: Monday-Friday, 10 AM - 6 PM Pacific (1 PM - 9 PM Eastern). Website: translifeline.org
Text & Chat Support
NAMI HelpLine
Call: 1-800-950-6264 | Text NAMI to: 62640
Monday-Friday, 10 AM - 10 PM ET. Mental health information, resources, and peer support for anxiety, depression, and all mental health conditions. Website: nami.org/support-education/nami-helpline
7 Cups
Chat: 7cups.com
24/7 free emotional support through trained volunteer listeners. Anonymous online chat for depression, anxiety, relationships, loneliness, and more. Completely free.
Anxiety & Depression Resources
SAMHSA National Helpline
Call: 1-800-662-4357 (1-800-662-HELP)
24/7 treatment referral and information service for mental health and substance use. Free, confidential. Spanish and TTY available. Website: samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA)
Website: adaa.org
Free resources including therapist directory, online support communities, support group listings, educational webinars, and self-help materials. For crisis: call 988.
Mental Health America
Website: mhanational.org
Free online mental health screening tools, educational resources, and 200+ local affiliates nationwide. For crisis support, they refer to 988 and Crisis Text Line.
International Resources
Find A Helpline (Global)
Website: findahelpline.com
Comprehensive directory of crisis services in 130+ countries with 1,300+ verified helplines. Automatically detects your location and language. Free and anonymous.
Befrienders Worldwide
Website: befrienders.org | Find a Center: befrienders.org/map
349 emotional support centers across 32 countries. Free, confidential support for suicide prevention, crisis, depression, and loneliness. Many centers operate 24/7.
Additional Support Lines
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call: 1-800-799-7233 | Text START to: 88788
24/7 support for domestic violence situations. Free and confidential.
RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline
Call: 1-800-656-4673
24/7 support for survivors of sexual assault. Free and confidential.
Disaster Distress Helpline
Call or Text: 1-800-985-5990
24/7 crisis counseling for people experiencing emotional distress related to disasters. Free and confidential.
A Note From Me
This page was made specifically for you if you are seeking help. Know that it's okay to ask for help. You are not alone. You matter, you really do. These resources are free, no questions asked, no need for insurance.