Support Resources
If you’re navigating emotional pain, trauma, or simply seeking connection, you’re not alone. The following resources are here to support you.
Immediate Crisis Support
United States:
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 — 24/7, free, and confidential
https://988lifeline.org - Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 — 24/7 support via text
https://www.crisistextline.org
International:
- Befrienders Worldwide
Global directory of suicide helplines
https://www.befrienders.org - Samaritans (UK & Ireland)
Call 116 123 — 24/7, free
https://www.samaritans.org - Lifeline (Australia)
Call 13 11 14 — 24/7 support
https://www.lifeline.org.au
Mental Health & Therapy Resources
- Open Path Collective
Affordable therapy network ($40–70/session)
https://openpathcollective.org - Psychology Today – Therapist Directory
Search for therapists by specialty, insurance, and more
https://www.psychologytoday.com - Zencare
Culturally aware therapist directory
https://www.zencare.co - Inclusive Therapists
Focus on marginalized communities (BIPOC, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent)
https://www.inclusivetherapists.com
Identity-Affirming Support
- The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ youth)
Call: 1-866-488-7386 | Text or chat available
https://www.thetrevorproject.org - Trans Lifeline (Run by and for trans people)
Call: 877-565-8860
https://www.translifeline.org - Therapy for Black Girls
Therapist directory and mental health resources
https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com - Therapy for Black Men
Mental health support for Black men
https://www.therapyforblackmen.org - Asian Mental Health Collective
Mental health resources for Asian communities
https://www.asianmhc.org - LatinX Therapy
Bilingual therapy directory and resources
https://www.latinxtherapy.com - Neurodivergent Therapists Directory
Therapists who are neurodivergent or neurodivergent-affirming
https://www.neurodivergenttherapists.com
Trauma & Abuse Recovery
- RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
24/7 support for sexual trauma survivors
https://www.rainn.org - StrongHearts Native Helpline (Indigenous survivors of domestic or sexual violence)
Call or text: 844-762-8483
https://strongheartshelpline.org - Survivors UK (Male survivors of sexual abuse — UK)
Offers therapy, group work, and helpline
https://www.survivorsuk.org
Practical Assistance
211 – United States & Canada
If you’re facing challenges with housing, food, bills, or other essential needs:
- Call 2-1-1 from any phone
- Or visit https://www.211.org
Connects you to local services including:- Emergency shelter
- Food assistance
- Mental health care
- Substance use services
- Domestic violence support
- Disaster relief & more
You don’t need to know exactly what you need—just that you need help.
Alcohol & Substance Use Support
If you’re struggling with alcohol or drug use, there are many ways to find help — with or without spirituality, abstinence, or labels. These options offer different paths:
- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Free, global peer support based on the 12-step model.
https://www.aa.org - SMART Recovery
A science-based, secular approach to recovery using CBT techniques.
https://www.smartrecovery.org - Harm Reduction Coalition
Resources for safer use, overdose prevention, and dignity-first support.
https://harmreduction.org - We Are With You (UK)
Free drug/alcohol support — inclusive and nonjudgmental.
https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk
Additional Supportive Communities & Tools
- 7 Cups
Free emotional support through trained volunteer listeners
https://www.7cups.com - Mental Health America – DIY Tools & Peer Support
Free mental health screenings and peer support
https://mhanational.org - The Mighty
Community-driven platform with personal stories on mental health, trauma, and more
https://themighty.com - SupportGroups.com
Free, open forums by topic (trauma, anxiety, grief, etc.)
https://www.supportgroups.com - Grief in Common
Community for people grieving, offering forums and personal stories
https://www.griefincommon.com - Tiny Buddha
Self-help blog with personal essays and practical advice
https://tinybuddha.com