Mental Health Resources

YOU ARE NOT ALONE

We all experience crisis at some point. But you don’t have to suffer alone. If you or someone you know is struggling, there are many forms of support, services, and treatments available. The services below are free and available 24/7. Your call will be answered by a trained crisis worker who will listen empathetically and without judgment, working to ensure that you feel safe and to help identify options and services in your area.

If you are currently in crisis, please text HOME to 741741 to reach a trained Crisis Counselor at Crisis Text Line or call 1-800-273-8255 to reach the National Suicide Prevention Hotline.

If you’re outside of the US, use this list from Instagram to find a hotline in your country.

Mental Health America

MHA is the nation’s leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and to promoting the overall mental health of all Americans. Their website offers tremendous resources and can help you navigate the world of mental health. mhanational.org

MENTAL HEALTH SCREENING

Mental Health America offers free mental health screenings — one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. Mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, are real, common and treatable. And recovery is possible.

NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE

1-800-273-TALK

If you or someone you know is in crisis, whether they are considering suicide or not, please call the toll-free Lifeline to speak with a trained Crisis Counselor 24/7. suicidepreventionlifeline.org

CRISIS TEXT LINE

Text HOME to 741741

Connect with a trained Crisis Counselor to receive free, 24/7 crisis support via text message. crisistextline.org
 

WARMLINES

MHA Warmline List

A warmline is a listening line run by people in recovery themselves. If you just need someone to talk to, warmlines can provide early intervention and emotional support. Find a warmline in your area here.

NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE

1-800-656-HOPE

Connect with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area that offers access to a range of free services. Free help, 24/7. rainn.org

NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE

1-800-799-SAFE

Trained expert advocates are available 24/7 to provide confidential support to anyone experiencing domestic violence or seeking resources and information. thehotline.org

VETERANS CRISIS LINE

1-800-273-8255 or text 838255

If you’re a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, there are caring, qualified VA responders standing by to help 24/7. The Veterans Crisis Line is a free, anonymous, confidential resource that’s available to anyone, even if you’re not registered with VA or enrolled in VA health care. veteranscrisisline.net
 

THE TREVOR PROJECT LIFELINE

1-866-488-7386

This lifeline receives over 45,000 calls each year assisting LGBTQ youth. Call if you are a young person in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk. thetrevorproject.org

DRUG WATCH

Drugwatch is a free web resource that provides health information guides and research on various medical conditions and unsafe drugs. Drug Watch has published an LGBTQ+ health guide with information on mental health and suicide that you can access at anytime.

drugwatch.com/health/lgbtq/#mental-health-and-suicide