mental health and crisis resources
🚨 If you’re in immediate danger
Call 911 (or your local emergency number).
🌐 U.S. 24/7 Crisis Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 · Chat: https://988lifeline.org/chatFree, confidential support by call, text, or chat for suicidal thoughts, mental health or substance crises, and concerned friends/family.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 · Chat: https://www.crisistextline.org24/7 text-based counseling for anyone in the U.S. experiencing anxiety, panic, grief, or emotional overwhelm.
Veterans Crisis Line
Dial 988, then Press 1 · Text 838255 · Chat: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help-now/chat/24/7 support for Veterans, service members, and their loved ones via phone, text, or chat.
💜 Specialized Hotlines
The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ youth)
1-866-488-7386 · Text/Chat: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/24/7 crisis counseling and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ young people via phone, text, and chat.
Trans Lifeline (peer support)
U.S. 877-565-8860 · Canada 877-330-6366
Website: https://translifeline.orgPeer-run emotional support line for trans and questioning people in the U.S. and Canada.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (7233) · Chat: https://www.thehotline.org24/7 safety planning, emotional support, and referrals for people experiencing intimate partner violence.
RAINN – National Sexual Assault Hotline
1-800-656-HOPE (4673) · Chat: https://rainn.org24/7 confidential support and advocacy for survivors of sexual violence and their loved ones.
🌎 International Support
Befrienders Worldwide — Find a helpline: https://findahelpline.com/organizations/befrienders-worldwide
Directory to find suicide prevention and emotional support helplines around the globe.
Samaritans (UK & ROI) — Call 116 123 · Email jo@samaritans.org · Website: https://www.samaritans.org
24/7 nonjudgmental listening and emotional support by phone or email.
IASP Crisis Directory — https://findahelpline.com
Global finder for suicide prevention centers and crisis lines by country/region.
🧑⚕️ Find a Therapist
Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
Large therapist directory with filters for insurance, specialty, and modality.
Open Path Collective (low-cost): https://openpathcollective.org
Nationwide network offering affordable, sliding-scale therapy sessions.
Inclusive Therapists: https://www.inclusivetherapists.com
Culturally responsive, identity-affirming directory centering marginalized communities.
TherapyDen: https://www.therapyden.com
Inclusive directory with robust filters for approaches, issues, and identities.
Zencare: https://zencare.co
Curated therapist videos/profiles with easy availability and insurance filters.
Alma: https://helloalma.com
Insurance-friendly network helping clients match with in-network therapists.
EMDRIA (find EMDR therapists): https://www.emdria.org/find-a-therapist
Directory of clinicians trained in EMDR therapy for trauma and PTSD.
Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net
Specialized directory for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders support.
🌱 San Diego
San Diego Access & Crisis Line (24/7 licensed clinicians)
1-888-724-7240
Website: https://up2sd.org/access-crisis-line24/7 connection to licensed clinicians for crisis counseling, mobile response, and local referrals.
211 San Diego
Call 211 · Website: https://211sandiego.orgOne-stop phone/online navigation for local resources including mental health, housing, food, and legal aid.
📝 How to Use This Page
If you’re in danger or thinking about harming yourself: call 911 (or your local emergency number) or dial/text 988 now.
If you need immediate support but aren’t in danger: text 741741 or call 988.
If you want ongoing care: use the therapist directories above.
You deserve support. Reaching out is a strength.