Its OK to Ask For Help
Resources
You’re not alone. Explore resources and support options to help you navigate your mental health journey. Whether it’s professional help, community support, or self-care tools, there’s something here for everyone.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or your local emergency services.
IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS IN CRISIS, HELP IS AVAILABLE NOW.
Immediate Help for Crisis Situations
Call or text 988 (USA)
Text HOME to 741741
Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) for free, confidential support 24/7.
For international crisis resources, visit Befrienders Worldwide.
Find Professional Help
Search for therapists, psychiatrists, and treatment centers in your area.
Psychology Today
Online therapy tailored to your needs.
Local and Community-Based Resources
Many local centers offer free or sliding-scale therapy. Use the SAMHSA Treatment Locator to find centers near you.
Students can access counseling through campus mental health services, or reach out to a counselor or administrator, or search on your school website.
Self-Help Tools and Resources
Mindfulness and relaxation techniques.
A journal-based tool for tracking mental health.
Try Box Breathing, WimHof, or the 4-7-8 Technique.
The single best thing you can do for your mood, depression and anxiety is to exercise. 15-20 minutes of walking or other cardio at a minimum.
Taking time to write down your thoughts and feelings significantly improves your ability to process your emotions.
Try Day One on the App Store.
Support for Specific Communities
Teen Line: Call 1-800-852-8336 or text TEEN to 839863.
School counselors and youth groups.
Postpartum Support International:
Call 1-800-944-4773 for specialized resources.
Veterans with severe depression linked to their military service may qualify for a 100% disability rating from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Veteran's Guide's mission is to assist veterans with the array of issues they may face, including obtaining proper disability compensation, financial and health assistance, informationon the GI bill, and more.
We have created some helpful guides and will continuously be adding more.
Check it out:
Depression VA Disability
VA Disability Appeals
Addiction Help is one of the only educational websites founded by a recovering addict, an addict’s spouse, and a board-certified addiction doctor.
Learn More about surviving addiction here.
A resource that can help those affected by cerebral palsy and other developmental disabilities.
Learn More HERE.
The Trevor Project: Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678.
LGBT National Help Center: Call 1-888-843-4564.
Therapy for Black Girls: Find culturally competent care.
Visit Therapy for Black Girls
