Mental Health Dashboard
Free, trusted support for stress, anxiety, depression and crisis, for every age.
Get help now (24/7 crisis lines)
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Topics: Call or text 988, or chat online, 24/7, for suicidal thoughts, emotional distress or worry about someone else. Spanish available. Specialized LGBTQ+ youth services resumed September 30, 2026.
Prerequisites: None.
Crisis Text Line
Topics: Text HOME to 741741 to reach a trained crisis counselor by text, 24/7.
Prerequisites: A phone that can text.
Veterans Crisis Line
Topics: Dial 988 then press 1, or text 838255, or chat online - 24/7 support for veterans, service members and their families.
Prerequisites: Veterans, service members, Guard/Reserve, and families; VA enrollment not required.
The Trevor Project
Topics: 24/7 crisis counseling for LGBTQ+ young people: call 1-866-488-7386, text START to 678-678, or chat online.
Prerequisites: LGBTQ+ young people (ages 24 and under).
Trans Lifeline
Topics: Peer support hotline run by and for trans people: 1-877-565-8860.
Prerequisites: None.
Teen Line (Didi Hirsch)
Topics: Teens talk with trained teen peers: call 800-852-8336 (6-10 PM Pacific) or text TEEN to 839863 (6-9 PM Pacific).
Prerequisites: Teens; evening hours only - use 988 at other times.
Disaster Distress Helpline (SAMHSA)
Topics: Call or text 1-800-985-5990, 24/7, multilingual, for distress after natural or human-caused disasters.
Prerequisites: None.
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (HRSA)
Topics: Call or text 1-833-852-6262 (1-833-TLC-MAMA), 24/7, for pregnant people, new moms and their families.
Prerequisites: None.
Helplines, referrals & support
SAMHSA National Helpline
Topics: 1-800-662-4357, 24/7, English and Spanish - free treatment referrals for mental health and substance use.
Prerequisites: None.
NAMI HelpLine & Support Groups (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
Topics: 1-800-950-6264 or text "helpline" to 62640, Mon-Fri 10 AM-10 PM ET; free support groups and family education classes nationwide.
Prerequisites: None. Not a crisis line - use 988 in a crisis.
Postpartum Support International
Topics: HelpLine 1-800-944-4773 (call or text; Spanish text 971-203-7773); free online support groups for perinatal mood disorders.
Prerequisites: None. Volunteers return messages; not a crisis line.
National Alliance for Eating Disorders
Topics: Helpline (866) 662-1235, Mon-Fri 9 AM-7 PM ET, staffed by eating-disorder-specialized therapists; treatment referrals and free support groups.
Prerequisites: None.
Friendship Line (Institute on Aging)
Topics: 24/7 emotional-support line for isolated older adults, adults with disabilities and caregivers: 888-670-1360.
Prerequisites: Currently serves callers in California; others use 988.
7 Cups
Topics: Free anonymous chat with trained volunteer listeners and online support communities; optional paid therapy.
Prerequisites: Ages 13+; not for emergencies.
Learn about mental health
KidsHealth (Nemours)
Topics: Separate kids, teens and parents sections on feelings, stress, anxiety, bullying and grief.
Prerequisites: None.
Child Mind Institute
Topics: Expert guides for families and educators on anxiety, ADHD, depression, trauma and learning differences.
Prerequisites: None; written mainly for parents and teachers.
The Jed Foundation (JED)
Topics: Emotional-health guides for teens and young adults: stress, loneliness, helping a friend, college transitions.
Prerequisites: None.
Active Minds
Topics: Student-led mental-health campus chapters, peer-support skills (V-A-R: Validate, Appreciate, Refer).
Prerequisites: None; chapters are college-based.
Mental Health America - Online Screening
Topics: Free, anonymous screens for depression, anxiety, PTSD, eating disorders and more, with next-step resources.
Prerequisites: Ages 11+ for youth screens. A screen is not a diagnosis.
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Topics: Science-based health topics, free brochures, treatment information and clinical trials.
Prerequisites: High-school reading level.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
Topics: Warning signs, how to talk with someone at risk, loss-survivor support and free "Talk Saves Lives" programs.
Prerequisites: None.
Self-help tools & skills
MindShift CBT (Anxiety Canada)
Topics: Free app and guides using cognitive behavioral therapy tools for worry, panic and social anxiety.
Prerequisites: Smartphone for the app.
VA Mobile Mental Health Apps (PTSD Coach, Mindfulness Coach)
Topics: Free evidence-based apps for PTSD symptoms, sleep, mindfulness and stress - open to everyone, not just veterans.
Prerequisites: Smartphone.
UCLA Mindful (Mindful Awareness Research Center)
Topics: Free guided meditations in English and Spanish, plus a free app.
Prerequisites: None.
Medito
Topics: Nonprofit meditation and sleep app with no ads and no paywall.
Prerequisites: Smartphone.
The Science of Well-Being (Yale, on Coursera)
Topics: Research-backed habits for happiness and well-being (free to audit; paid certificate).
Prerequisites: None.
Find treatment & affordable care
FindTreatment.gov (SAMHSA)
Topics: Official locator for mental health and substance use treatment, filterable by payment, including free and sliding-scale options.
Prerequisites: None.
Open Path Collective
Topics: Nonprofit network of therapists offering reduced-fee sessions for people without adequate insurance.
Prerequisites: One-time membership fee; income guidelines apply.
Psychology Today - Find a Therapist
Topics: Directory searchable by location, insurance, specialty, language and sliding-scale fees.
Prerequisites: None. Therapist fees vary.
Help someone else
Mental Health First Aid (National Council for Mental Wellbeing)
Topics: Course teaching how to recognize and respond to mental-health and substance-use challenges; adult and youth versions.
Prerequisites: Ages 18+; courses are often free through local grant-funded hosts.
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