Mental Resources
If you are In an emergency
please call 1-800-273-8255 or text 741741
Online Therapy Resource
BetterHelp
BetterHelp offers services to adults, couples, and teens for providing ongoing counseling sessions. This worldwide resource is a great option for residents of rural areas who lack access to mental health services. Additionally, you can benefit from virtual counseling sessions in the comfort of your own home. Several members of our community have had great success working with counselors on BetterHelp
Psychology Today
Psychology Today helps you find an in-person counselor by entering your zip code. This resource is available in 17 countries including the USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia and many others. This is a great option if you want a more traditional face-to-face experience. You can also view a therapist’s areas of focus and look for credentials and fees that match your individual needs
Mental Health Match
Built on years of research, Mental Health Match is a tool tfind you licensed therapists who are best matched to your needs. Search by zip code to match with therapists. The right one makes all the difference.
Economic Hardship Resources
Mutual Aid Hub
Access a list of local mutual aid & food resources provided by people in your community, for your community. You can also find out where to contribute or volunteer with your local mutual aid organizations
Net Wish
NetWish is a nonprofit that provides direct and immediate assistance to families and individuals, up to $200
Read: A Guide to Resources That Can Help You Pay Bills Now, from Rent to Health Care
Need Help Paying for Medical Costs or Prescriptions?
Partnership for Prescription Assistance (PPA)
www.medicineassistancetool.org
PPA offers a free service named MAT (Medicine Assistance Tool) that can match you with resources and cost-sharing programs for medical prescriptions. It also provides a database of free and low-cost clinics in your area
RxAssist
RxAssist offers a comprehensive database of patient assistance programs (programs run by pharmaceutical companies to provide free medication to people who cannot afford to buy them)
Worried About Paying Bills, Rent, or the Possibility of Eviction?
Need Help Paying Bills
This older site includes a state-by-state directory that provides information about benefits programs, rent assistance, and debt relief within the US
Over The Phone Assistance
Call 2-1-1
If you live in Canada or the US, you can dial 2-1-1 on your phone to connect to many types of resources, including COVID-19 information and food or housing assistance. Speak confidentially with a live, trained professional, in 180 different languages
Free Money Management Resources
Smart About Money
Free online courses that help you create savings plans for hardship, healthcare, retirement, etc. Each course takes approximately 45 minutes and includes worksheets, calculators and quizzes
My Financial Mountain
Julio Lara offers this free course in "Understanding Your Path to a Solid Financial Foundation". In 13 short (3-min or less) videos, Julio walks you through everything from debt to savings to credit and more
Introduction to Managing Your Personal Finance Debts
This free online course discusses the prevention and alleviation of personal debt issues
Money Skills
Taught by two university economics professors, this free course dives into the practical and confusing questions of adulting. Detailed yet accessible to beginners, find out how to invest, if it's better to buy or rent, and much more
Free Legal Aid
LawHelp
This resource connects you to free legal aid resources for COVID-related concerns, disaster relief, domestic abuse & custody concerns, immigration assistance, government benefits, veterans assistance, and more. The website offers a comprehensive directory for each of US state and territory
RocketLawyer
Currently offering free COVID legal advice and resources. Answer a few questions and you'll be be directed to legal help for either business or personal/family needs. You may also chat with a volunteer on-call attorney for free answers and legal advice
American Bar Association (COVID-19 and Pro Bono)
Free legal assistance for COVID-related legal concerns from the American Bar Association
Free Addiction Screening Test
www.screening.mhanational.org/screening-tools/addiction
Provided by Mental Health America
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
SAMHSA is a confidential, free, 24/7, 365 day-a-year information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations
Where To Get Help
Knowing what resources are available and where to start can be tricky. This interactive questionnaire provided by Mental Health America helps you figure out your options
Never Alone Club
Chat rooms, daily online meetings, and 24/7 support & fellowship for those struggling with addiction and/or recovery
AddictionResource.net
Find the best drug & alcohol rehab center near you
Therapy Tribe Addiction Treatment Platform
Community-based addiction support group
Alcoholics Anonymous Online
Online group meetings
Alcoholics Anonymous Intergroup
Online meetings directory
The e-AA Group
Multi-topic Alcoholics Anonymous forum
Free Worksheets
Breaking Up with an Addiction
This worksheet provided by Mental Health America helps you gain perspective by writing a letter about your addition experience, how it has affected you, and how you'll gain control of the situation
Why Do I Drink or Use Drugs?
This worksheet provided by Mental Health America helps you understand the reasoning behind your addiction or dependency by allowing you to process your thoughts and feelings
LGBTQ resources
Call 1-866-488-7386 or
Text START to 678678
The Trevor Project was created to support youth who need a safe and judgment-free place to talk. You can connect with them via phone call, text message, or online chat. They have many resources about topics like coming out, Trans + Gender Identity, homelessness, Gay + Lesbian experiences, and many others. Click on “Resources” followed by “Trevor Support Center” to view every category
LGBT National Help Center
Call 1-888-843-4564
Serves gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning people by providing free & confidential peer support and local resources. Phone and online chat available. Hours vary
National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network (NQTTCN)
NQTTCN is a healing justice organization committed to transforming the mental health of queer and trans people of color (QTPOC)
It Gets Better Project
Includes a curated list of over 1100 organizations in 40+ countries around the world offering support to LGBTQ+ youth
Domestic Violence Resources
National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH)
Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Call the NDVH or visit their website to chat with someone to help you for free 24/7. Their advocates are here to listen without judgement and help you begin to address what’s going on in your relationship
WomensLaw
Visit their website and click on "Places That Help" for a state-by-state directory of domestic violence shelters and advocates
Read: What To Expect When You Reach Out To NDVH
LGBTQ+ Specific Resources
Gay Men's Domestic Violence Project
Call 1-800-832-1901
Provides legal advocacy, crisis intervention, emergency safe homes, support & resources to victims and survivors of domestic abuse. Emergency hotline available 24/7
Read: Abuse In LGBTQ Communities
Native American Specific Resources
StrongHearts Native Helpline
Call or Text 1-844-7NA-TIVE (762-8483)
Offering free, confidential support services for Native American and Alaska Native survivors of domestic violence everyday by partnering with the National Indigenous Women's Resource Center. Available 24/7. StrongHearts advocates have a strong knowledge of Native cultures and communities, including issues of tribal sovereignty and the law, and may be able to help you identify resources specific to your community
Free Articles
Read: Creating A Safety Plan
Read: Abuse in Disability Communities
Read: Safety When Preparing To Leave An Abuser
Read: Safety While Using The Internet
(your computer could be monitored by an abuser)
Harmful Thoughts
Visit Your Local Emergency Room
Your local hospital’s emergency room is staffed with professionals 24/7 who are trained in crisis response and can help support you and keep you safe. If you feel you are safe enough to get yourself from your current location to the emergency room, this is another option for getting immediate help. You can also ask a trusted friend or loved one to drive you to the hospital. It can often be helpful to have the support of someone you know and trust
Contact Emergency Services
Call 9-1-1
If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, calling 9-1-1 may be necessary. Please notify the operator that this is a mental health emergency and ask for officers trained in crisis intervention. This will connect you with first responders and emergency medical services. These are trained professionals who can help evaluate your situation, offer support in ways best for your situation, and keep you safe. It can be scary to take this step, but it is one of the bravest things you can do if you struggle with suicidal ideation that has escalated to the point you are no longer safe
Contact Poison Control
Call 1-800-222-1222 or
Text POISON to 797979
Contact Poison Control right away for expert medical advice if you suspect a poisoning or poison-related emergency such as chemical burns. Help is available via text, online with webPOISONCONTROL, or by phone 24/7. Every option is free, expert, and confidential
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat
Call or Text 1-800-273-8255
Options for Español & Deaf/Hard of Hearing
For Americans who need to connect with help quickly. This service is open 24/7 and can conduct chats in Spanish and for the Hearing Impaired. The website lists additional resources for specific communities like LGBTQ, youth, veterans, loss survivors, and attempt survivors. They can help connect you to local resources if you want to take the next step in your healing journey
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
Available 24/7 to connect you with a trained crisis counselor ready to help with any situation you’re finding challenging. This can range from school stress to COVID anxiety, depression to suicidal thoughts, and everything in between. A safe and confidential platform to help you through your most difficult moments