Mental Health Support Resources
A curated list of national resources for moments of stress, crisis, or additional support
These resources are grouped by type of support and are provided for general information and connection. They are not a substitute for professional medical or mental health care. If you are in immediate danger, please contact emergency services or a crisis line. Otherwise, you may scroll to the section that best fits your needs right now.
General Mental Health and Substance Use Support
Mental Health America – Finding Help
Guidance on locating mental health support, including referrals, treatment options, community services, and links to local affiliates.
A confidential, federally run locator for licensed mental health and substance use treatment services nationwide, with filters for location, level of care, and payment options.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) HelpLine
Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
Text NAMI to 62640
Email helpline@nami.org
Free mental health support available Monday through Friday, 10 am to 10 pm ET.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Call 1-877-726-4727
Free, confidential assistance to help individuals and families find mental health and substance use treatment options, with guidance on next steps.
Provides information and tools for individuals who may be struggling with substance use, including pathways to treatment and recovery support.
Crisis Intervention and Suicide Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 
Call or text 988
Free, confidential, 24/7 crisis support for anyone experiencing emotional distress or suicidal thoughts.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
24/7 text-based crisis support for individuals experiencing overwhelming stress, anxiety, or emotional pain.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
Provides support for individuals struggling with suicidal thoughts or those affected by suicide, including educational resources, coping tools, community programs, and guidance on recognizing warning signs and finding help.
Suicide Prevention Resource Center
Offers clear, compassionate information to help individuals understand suicidal thoughts, learn ways to stay safe, and connect with supportive resources, including the 988 Lifeline.
The Trevor Project
Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults, offering affirming and confidential support.
Healthcare Worker Support
Call 1-888-409-0141
A free, confidential national peer support line staffed by volunteer psychiatrists for physicians and U.S. medical students. Available Monday through Friday, 8 am to 11 pm ET, excluding federal holidays.
Provides free therapy services for health care workers experiencing crisis, grief, anxiety, stress, or trauma.
Connects health care workers with licensed mental health professionals for free therapy services. No insurance required.
Offers free, weekly Zoom-based support groups for health care professionals, with anonymous participation options.
PeerRxMed 
A free peer-to-peer support program for physicians and other health care professionals offering connection, encouragement, resources, and skill building to support well-being.
A community created by health care workers for health care workers, offering reflective spaces to process moral distress through art, ritual, and contemplative practices.
Health Care Professionals | NAMI
A dedicated section of NAMI resources designed specifically to support the mental health and well-being of health care professionals.
A storytelling and podcast community centered on clinicians’ lived experiences and the emotional weight of medical practice.
Trauma-Informed and Identity-Affirming Resources
GLMA
A searchable directory of LGBTQ+-affirming clinicians and health care resources nationwide.
RAINN
Call 1-800-656-4673 | Available 24 hours
Confidential support for individuals affected by sexual assault, including compassionate listening and connection to local resources.
BlackLine
Call 1-800-604-5841
A free, confidential peer support line independent from police involvement. Serves Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and others impacted by systemic oppression, using an LGBTQ+ Black femme–centered lens.
Call 1-888-843-4564
Confidential emotional support and information for LGBTQ+ individuals of all ages.
Trans Lifeline
Call 1-877-565-8860
A peer support hotline run by and for trans and questioning individuals. Independent from police involvement.
StrongHearts Native Helpline
Call 1-844-7NATIVE
Culturally grounded support for Native American and Alaska Native individuals experiencing domestic or sexual violence.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788
Confidential support, safety planning, and referrals for individuals experiencing intimate partner violence.
These resources are provided for general support and information and are not a substitute for professional medical or mental health care.