Available 24/7. Operates in the United States. Offers help in English y en Español, as well as Deaf- & Hard of Hearing-accessible resources (TTY).
Formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, with the OG number of 1 (800) 273-8255.
Using the 988 Lifeline is free. When you call, text, or chat the 988 Lifeline, your conversation is confidential. The 988 Lifeline provides you judgment-free care. Talking with someone can help save your life.
Available 24/7. Operates in the United States (including Puerto Rico), Canda, the United Kingdom, & Ireland. In the U.S. & Puerto Rico, offers help in English y en Español.
Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7, high-quality text-based mental health support and crisis intervention by empowering a community of trained volunteers to support people in their moments of need.
We are a nonjudgmental organization that champions mental well-being and aims to support people of every background. We use empathy and active listening to empower our texters to identify their own strengths and coping strategies in moments of crisis.
Available 24/7. Operates in the United States. Offers help in English y en Español.
211.org goes well beyond mental health; it can also help with other kinds of health, human services, social services, disaster recovery, and caregiver support. The exact availability of these resources varies by region.
211 connects you to expert, caring help. Every call is completely confidential.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) designated 211 as the 3-digit number for information and referrals to social services and other assistance in 2000. We are the boots on the ground, the local experts who make finding help easier.
There are more than 200 211 agencies across the United States, each with a team of compassionate, highly trained community specialists who are available to help you access the best local resources and services to address any need. Most calls, web chats, and text messages are from people looking for help meeting basic needs like housing, food, transportation, and health care.
Your Life Your Voice is a program of Boystown USA and is available to children and teens who are struggling with self-harm, mental health disorders, and abuse.
Available Monday–Friday from 7:00am–7:00pm U.S. Pacific Time (10:00am–10:00pm U.S. Eastern Time). Operates in the United States. Offers help in English y en Español.
The NAMI HelpLine provides the one-on-one help and information necessary to tackle tough challenges that you, your family or friends are facing.
Helping people achieve mental and emotional well-being with dignity and respect.
Availability varies by individual hotline. Operates in the United States.
This source offers a diverse catalog of U.S. hotlines on their website. Some of their more unique offerings include Disaster Distress resources, a life line for NFL players, and BRAVEline, which helps New York City kids struggling with online and/or offline bullying.
Vibrant Emotional Health’s groundbreaking solutions have delivered high-quality services and support, when, where, and how people need it for over 55 years.
Through our state-of-the-art technology-enabled services, community wellness programs, and advocacy and education work, we are building a society in which emotional wellness can be a reality for everyone.
Connect with 90+ crisis support centres across the world.
Availability varies by call centre. Operates worldwide and at sea. Offers help in 44 languages.
Befrienders Worldwide is an international network of over 90 help centres spanning the globe. Our members provide emotional support to people who are suicidal or in distress.
We believe in giving a person the opportunity to explore feelings which can cause distress, the importance of being listened to, in confidence, anonymously, and without prejudice.
We have supported people in 193 countries, and our help centres aid people in 44 languages.
Crisis counselors are trained to answer calls, chats, or texts from LGBTQ+ young people who reach out on our free, confidential and secure 24/7 service when they are struggling with issues such as coming out, LGBTQ+ identity, depression, and suicide.
The Trevor Project is 100% confidential and 100% free.
• Monday–Friday from 11am–8pm U.S. Pacific Time (2pm–11pm U.S. Eastern Time)
• Saturday from 9am–2pm U.S. Pacific Time (12pm–5pm U.S. Eastern Time)
Operates in the United States.
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) National Help Center provides vital peer support, community connections, and resource information through helplines and online chatrooms. Our services focus on sexual orientation and/or gender identity and expression.
We are the oldest and most comprehensive national organization of its type and scope in the United States, providing critically needed services regardless of age or geographic location.
Available Monday–Friday from 10am–6pm U.S. Pacific Time (1pm–9pm U.S. Eastern Time), except on holidays. Operates in the United States & Canada. Offers help in English y en Español.
Trans Lifeline’s Hotline is a peer support phone service run by trans people for our trans and questioning peers. Call us if you need someone trans to talk to, even if you’re not in a crisis or if you’re not sure you’re trans.
Available 24/7. Operates in the United States. Offers help in English y en Español, as well as Deaf- & Hard of Hearing-accessible resources (via TTY).
If you're a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, the Veterans Crisis Line is a free, confidential resource that connects you to a real person specially trained to support Veterans. You don't have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to call.
Available 24/7. Operates in the United States. Offers help in English y en Español.
An around the clock confidential call center where combat Veterans and their families can call to talk about their military experience or any other issue they are facing in their readjustment to civilian life. The staff is comprised of combat Veterans from several eras as well as families members of combat Veterans. This benefit is prepaid through the Veteran’s military service.
Information and resources pertaining to U.S. Veterans' mental health, curated by the VA.
Website available 24/7. Operates in the United States. Offers help in English y en Español.
As a Veteran, you might experience difficult life events or challenges after leaving the military. We’re here to help no matter how big or small the problem may be. VA has resources to address the unique stressors and experiences that Veterans may face — and we’re just a click, call, text, or chat away.
- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' website
A branch of the U.S. federal government that leads public health and service delivery efforts to prevent and treat mental illness, substance abuse, and addiction.
Available 24/7. Operates in the United States. Offers help in English y en Español.
Important: There are also resources and information on SAMHSA's website. When browsing them, please be advised that SAMHSA—the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration—is a branch of the United States Department of Health and Human Services. This department falls under the jurisdiction of the United States federal government and is headed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, a position currently occupied by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
We are dedicated to making a positive change in the lives of those struggling with addiction. Our website and addiction helpline are for members of the public who want access to quality information and resources to overcome drug and alcohol dependency.
We provide accessible resources and contact information to anyone who may be in need of help with substance abuse or mental disorder. We strive to help as many people as we possibly can to reduce both the stigma and impact of addiction. We do not provide treatment services directly, and instead guide callers to appropriate providers.
Available 24/7. Operates in Contra Costa County, California. Language interpretation services are available.
With more than 1 million people living in communities stretching from the Delta to the Bay, Contra Costa is a large and diverse county. Serving the health needs of such a big, complex place demands a health department that is experienced, skilled, flexible and integrated. That’s what Contra Costa Health delivers.
Our bold mission is to care for and improve the health of all people in Contra Costa County with special attention to those who are most vulnerable. And when we say all people, we mean it! We are committed to equity, and we actively stand up against racism, prejudice and systemic discrimination.
Available Monday–Friday from 7:00am–7:00pm U.S. Pacific Time (10am–10pm U.S. Eastern Time), except on holidays. Operates in the United States.
ANAD’s mission is to relieve suffering by providing support & education to people of all backgrounds and identities who are struggling with disordered eating and body image. ANAD also provides referrals via email to professional eating disorder treatment providers within the U.S. This is a peer-led service, meaning our referrals are not made by clinicians or mental health professionals.
Available Monday–Friday from 6:00am–4:00pm U.S. Pacific Time (9:00am–7:00pm U.S. Eastern Time). Operates in the United States.
The National Alliance for Eating Disorders ("The Alliance") has worked tirelessly to raise awareness; eliminate secrecy and stigma; promote access to care; and support those susceptible to, currently experiencing, and recovering from eating disorders, as well as their loved ones.
Our confidential helpline is run by licensed therapists specialized in eating disorders, and are here to help. Our free referrals, for all levels of eating disorder treatment and care, are based on the appropriate level of care needed, insurance coverage, co-occurring diagnoses, and more. Each individual seeking eating disorder care deserves personalized help. There are so many variables to be considered when searching for specialized care.
- The National Alliance for Eating Disorders' website
The leading U.S. nonprofit working to fundamentally change the way eating disorders are understood and treated.
Website available 24/7. Operates in the United States. Limited resources, including a screening quiz, are also available en Español.
This website contains lots of resources, including screening tools, tips for finding treatment, and options for free and low-cost support.
NEDA also ran an eating disorder helpline for around 20 years, but it was shut down on 03/31/2023 when the organization was no longer able to support it.
The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) works to advance research, build community, and raise awareness to support the nearly 30 million Americans who will experience an eating disorder in their lifetimes. Whether you have been personally affected by an eating disorder or care about someone who has, NEDA is here to help!
Operates in the United States. Available 24/7. Offers help in more than 200 languages.
24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, the National Domestic Violence Hotline ("The Hotline") provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse.
Contacts to The Hotline can expect highly-trained, expert advocates to offer free, confidential, and compassionate support, crisis intervention information, education, and referral services in over 200 languages.
- The National Domestic Violence Hotline's website
Available 24/7. Operates in the United States. Offers help in English y en Español.
As the operator of the National Sexual Assault Hotline, RAINN’s mission is to stop sexual violence by supporting survivors, holding perpetrators accountable, and creating safer communities. We are changing the way the United States thinks about and responds to sexual violence by expanding prevention, ensuring justice, and providing healing to create safer communities.
Email monitored regularly. Serves those from United States but operates internationally.
Due to a loss of U.S. federal government funding, Pathways to Safety International is currently unable to financially sustain operation of their 24/7 international hotline and crisis center. They intend to reinstate operation of these services as soon as funding allows.
Pathways to Safety International offers specialized safety planning and long-term case management for American overseas victims living with an abuser, through their journey from danger to safety, and after the relationship has ended.
Case managers have the tools and knowledge to assist survivors with safety planning in foreign countries and/or after returning to the United States.
U.S.-based legal information (not advice) for people affected by domestic violence.
Email: Access their email hotline through this web form on their website.
Operates in the United States. Offers help in English y en Español.
The purpose of this Email Hotline is to provide U.S.-based legal information related to domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. All emails are answered or reviewed by an attorney. However, we cannot provide legal advice or representation and we cannot call you on the phone. You can expect to receive a response within 1-5 business days.
Available 24/7. Operates in the United States. Offers support in English y en Español.
Important: Forums aren't monitored in real time, so use them for research and resources, not emergencies.
The mission of the National Runaway Safeline (NRS) is to keep America’s runaway, homeless and at-risk youth safe and off the streets.
Youth who run away may be perceived as “bad” kids, but typically they’re dealing with situations that feel overwhelming, be it stressful family dynamics, bullying or abuse/neglect. It is important to understand that a youth’s reason for leaving is unique to that individual. Youth who have left home or are experiencing homelessness come from every kind of neighborhood, rich and poor, rural and urban.
Available 24/7. Operates in the United States & Canada. Language interpretation services are available for 170+ languages.
This hotline is for support, resources, and crisis counseling pertaining to child abuse, not for reporting child abuse.
The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline is dedicated to the prevention of child abuse. Serving the U.S. and Canada, the hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with professional crisis counselors who—through interpreters—provide assistance in over 170 languages. The hotline offers crisis intervention, information, and referrals to thousands of emergency, social service, and support resources. All calls are confidential.
- The ChildHelp National Child Abuse Hotline's website
Available 24/7. Operates in the United States. Offers help in English y en Español.
NCMEC is the nation’s largest and most influential child protection organization. We lead the fight to protect children, creating vital resources for them and the people who keep them safe.
Use our CyberTipline to make reports of suspected online enticement of children for sexual acts, child sexual molestation, child sexual abuse material, child sex tourism, child sex trafficking, unsolicited obscene materials sent to a child, misleading domain names, and misleading words or digital images on the internet.
Available 24/7. Operates in the United States. Offers help in more than 200 languages, as well as Deaf- & Hard of Hearing-accessible resources (via TTY).
The National Human Trafficking Hotline connects victims and survivors of sex and labor trafficking with services and supports to get help and stay safe. The Trafficking Hotline also receives tips about potential situations of sex and labor trafficking and facilitates reporting that information to the appropriate authorities in certain cases.
- The National Human Trafficking Hotline's website
Like a linktree for United States mental health resources.
Website available 24/7. Operates in the United States.
Mental health is an undeniably important matter, yet most people don’t have access to the resources they need when they need help. At Social Work License Map, we have compiled a comprehensive list of resources for anyone seeking information about and/or help for a range of mental health issues.
Our list spans diagnostic tools, research portals, government organizations, nonprofits, blogs, and phone hotlines devoted to addressing issues ranging from general mental illnesses and disorders such as autism, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and substance abuse, to the specific needs of diverse populations, including LGBTQ youth, minorities, women, and veterans. Take a look at these resources, and we hope you find our list helpful!
Plain-language explanations of mental health conditions.
Website available 24/7. Operates in England. Some factsheets are also available en Español.
Our vision as a charity is to ensure that everyone severely affected by mental illness is able to live their best lives. By this we mean individuals living with mental illness, their carers and their friends and families having a good quality of life which is on a par with everyone else.
Rethink Mental Illness has a wide remit; we have services, groups, helplines, and we work in a variety of settings, such as hospitals, care homes, prisons and in the community. We're dedicated to providing practical support, accessible online advice and information resources, and comprehensive training.
Comprehensive U.S. government source on all things mental health.
Website available 24/7. Operates in the United States. ¡Hay mucho contenido en Español aquí! (There's lots of content in Spanish here!)
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act as we cope with life. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood and aging.
Mental disorders are serious conditions which can affect your thinking, mood, and behavior. They may be occasional or long-lasting. They can affect your ability to relate to others and function each day. Mental disorders are common; more than half of all Americans will be diagnosed with one at some time in their life. But there are treatments. People with mental disorders can get better, and many of them recover completely.
Website available 24/7. Operates in the United States.
MindWise Innovations rebranded to SOS (Signs of Suicide) on December 8th, 2025. Since the screenings that got it listed in the Veterans' section of this website are no longer readily available, it's been moved here. Thanks to its broadened focus and refreshed selection of information and resources, it should fit in just fine~
Mental health and self-care are two critical components of our total well-being, and we should prioritize both in our everyday lives, just as we do physical health.
This free, shareable resource library includes videos and informational PDFs on common mental health conditions, self-care strategies, and how to support ourselves, our peers, and children in times of stress.
Rise Above the Disorder (RAD) began as a video game group dedicated to helping gamers. Today, it's a non-profit dedicated to removing the two greatest barriers to mental health care: access and affordability. To accomplish our mission, we provide a universal mental health care system to people around the world.
The journey towards mental wellness can be long and challenging. You may have found this page at your darkest hour, at the height of motivation, or with great dedication to someone else's wellbeing; regardless, the path to healing begins here.
A consumer resource featuring information related to psychological issues affecting your daily physical and emotional well-being. Refer to our fact sheet series to learn how psychologists can help.
Need to talk to someone? Specialists are available for confidential telephone counseling, or find a psychologist near you for longer-term help.
Find A Therapist connects you with licensed mental health professionals including psychologists, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, and professional counselors.
We understand that seeking help is an important step toward improving your life, but finding the right therapist for you can be overwhelming. That is why we made it easy to search for a therapist in your area.
No account is needed to search for a therapist. You can be assured your privacy is respected and protected while finding the help you deserve.
Emma Mei-Li is a mental health advocate and content creator. She founded the SC Live student organization at USC during her undergrad. After graduating, she got a job with Rise Above the Disorder (RAD).
