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Call or text. Free, confidential, 24/7. Trained counselors — not a hotline script.

If you can't talk, text. Real counselors respond within minutes.

Immediate physical danger. Mental health crisis teams are increasingly available in many cities as an alternative to police response.

The nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. Confidential support, local referrals, legal guidance. Online chat also available.

Prefer not to call? Secure, private chat with a trained staff member. Available 24/7 at the same hotline, online.

Crisis intervention, support, referrals for child abuse. Staffed by professional crisis counselors.

Support, safety planning, local shelter referrals. Also available by text: text START to 88788.

Relationship abuse support for young people. Text LOVEIS to 22522. Chat also available online.

Victim assistance, shelter, counseling, and legal advocacy for survivors of violence and abuse.

Free information, support, and referrals from the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Also: text NAMI to 741741.

Free online chat with trained volunteer listeners. Available 24/7. No appointment, no insurance needed.

Affordable therapy ($30–$80/session) with vetted therapists. For people who earn under $100k and don't have insurance coverage.

Search by location, insurance, specialty, and price. The most comprehensive therapist directory. Filter by sliding scale fees.

Treatment referrals and information. Free, confidential, no insurance required. Also: text your zip code to 435748.

Free peer support meetings for alcohol use. Find local or online meetings through the national directory.

Free peer support for drug use recovery. Local and online meetings worldwide.

Crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people under 25. Also: text START to 678-678. Online chat at thetrevorproject.org.

Peer support by and for trans people. Run entirely by trans operators. No non-op calls to police without consent.

Support for LGBTQ+ people and their families. Local chapters, online community, resources for coming out and navigating family relationships.

Dedicated Veterans Crisis Line. Also: text 838255. Chat at veteranscrisisline.net. Free, confidential, no VA enrollment required.

Veteran mental health support, community programs, and crisis intervention. Focused on preventing veteran suicide.

Free mental health care for eligible veterans including PTSD, depression, substance use, and military sexual trauma treatment.

Call or text 211 to reach your local social services hub. Food, housing, utilities, legal aid — it routes you to the right local program.

Find free civil legal help for low-income Americans. Immigration, housing, domestic violence, family law.

Free or low-cost credit and debt counseling from nonprofit advisors. Budgeting help, debt management plans, no sales pressure.