You don’t have to figure this out alone. Below are free, confidential resources for crisis support, mental health help, and more — for the U.S. and internationally.
| Organization | Contact | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline | Call or text 988 | 24/7, English & Spanish |
| Crisis Text Line | Text HOME to 741741 | 24/7 text-based support |
| Veterans Crisis Line | Call 988, press 1 / Text 838255 | For veterans & their families |
| Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth) | 1-866-488-7386 / Text START to 678-678 | 24/7 for LGBTQ+ youth |
| Trans Lifeline | 1-877-565-8860 | Peer support for trans people |
| SAMHSA National Helpline | 1-800-662-4357 | Substance use & mental health, free & confidential |
| NAMI Helpline | 1-800-950-6264 | Mental illness info & support |
| Mental Health America (MHA) | 1-800-273-8255 | Referrals & resources |
| Disaster Distress Helpline | 1-800-985-5990 | Crisis after disasters |
| Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline | 1-800-422-4453 | For children & adults |
| National Domestic Violence Hotline | 1-800-799-7233 | Also covers mental health crises |
| National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN) | 1-800-656-4673 | Trauma & mental health support |
| Postpartum Support International | 1-800-944-4773 | Perinatal mental health |
| Eating Disorder Helpline (ANAD) | 1-888-375-7767 | Eating disorder crisis support |
| National Alliance for Eating Disorders | 1-866-662-1235 | Helpline & referrals |
| ADAA (Anxiety & Depression Assoc.) | — | Referral & education — see website |
| GriefShare | — | Grief support — see website |
| Organization | Website |
|---|---|
| 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline | 988lifeline.org |
| Crisis Text Line | crisistextline.org |
| NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) | nami.org |
| Mental Health America | mhanational.org |
| SAMHSA | samhsa.gov |
| Trevor Project | thetrevorproject.org |
| Trans Lifeline | translifeline.org |
| Veterans Crisis Line | veteranscrisisline.net |
| RAINN | rainn.org |
| Postpartum Support International | postpartum.net |
| ADAA | adaa.org |
| AFSP (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention) | afsp.org |
| Psychology Today (Find a Therapist) | psychologytoday.com |
| Open Path Collective (Affordable Therapy) | openpathcollective.org |
| BetterHelp | betterhelp.com |
| Talkspace | talkspace.com |
| NEDA (Eating Disorders) | nationaleatingdisorders.org |
| Country / Region | Organization | Website |
|---|---|---|
| 🌐 Global | Befrienders Worldwide | befrienders.org |
| 🌐 Global | International Assoc. for Suicide Prevention | iasp.info |
| 🇬🇧 UK | Samaritans | samaritans.org |
| 🇬🇧 UK | Mind | mind.org.uk |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | Crisis Services Canada | crisisservicescanada.ca |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | Lifeline Australia | lifeline.org.au |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | Beyond Blue | beyondblue.org.au |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | Lifeline NZ | lifeline.org.nz |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | Samaritans Ireland | samaritans.org/ireland |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | Telefonseelsorge | telefonseelsorge.de |
| 🇫🇷 France | SOS Amitié | sos-amitie.com |
| 🇮🇳 India | iCall | icallhelpline.org |
| 🇮🇳 India | Vandrevala Foundation | vandrevalafoundation.com |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | SADAG | sadag.org |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | CVV | cvv.org.br |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | TELL Japan | telljp.com |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | SOS Singapore | sos.org.sg |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | Hopeline PH | hopeline-ph.com |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | Korea Suicide Prevention Hotline | suicide.or.kr |
You are not alone. Reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness. Every resource on this page is free and confidential. If one line is busy, try another — there is always someone available to help.
Note: WinWithFred is a self-help and personal development site. We are not a crisis service, therapist, or medical provider. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please use the resources above or call 911 (US) / your local emergency number immediately.
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