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Mental Health Help: Lines, Support & Resources 🛟

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I curated this list of mental health helplines, support services, and organizations that offer real help, guidance, and comfort. Please use the following resources if you or someone you know needs help. If you have a potentially life-threatening situ...call 911.
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Mental Health Helplines

It's important to know that help is available and you deserve it. Don't feel ashamed or afraid to seek help by contacting a helpline if you or someone you know is in need.

 
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Life isn’t always easy, and the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline gets that. If you’re struggling mentally, emotionally, or with substance use, or just looking for a kind voice, they’re there to help. You’re not alone!
988 Lifeline: Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
 
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If you or someone you know is in a potentially life-threatening situation, call 911 for immediate emergency assistance available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, or go to the nearest emergency room immediately.
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Crisis Text Line is open 24/7 and totally free to text. You'll be connected with a counselor for support, and they're available on WhatsApp too.
Crisis Text Line: 24/7 Free Confidential Mental Health Support

LGBTQ+ Helplines

Here I've gathered supportive LGBTQ+ hotlines you can reach anytime when you need someone who truly gets it.

 
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TrevorLifeline offers 24/7 support for LGBTQ youth needing a safe, judgment-free space to talk.
Trans Lifeline
 
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The trained counselors will listen without judgement. They will listen without judgement. When you text, chat, or call, all of your conversations are confidential, and you can share as much or as little as you'd like.
The Trevor Project

Mental Health Organizations

I gathered these organizations here because the truly help when your mental health feels heavy. You deserve that support!

 
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Active Minds sparks real conversations about mental health and supports young adults with mental health awareness and education.
Active Minds: Championing a New Era of Mental Health
 
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The ADAA raises awareness and offers research, resources, and support for anxiety , depression, OCD, and other related disorders.
Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA)
 
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AAS is an inclusive community that envisions a world where people know how to prevent suicide and find hope and healing.
American Association of Suicidology (AAS)
 
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I love that DBSA offers peer-led support. They also provide tools and resources to help you thrive with depression and bipolar disorder.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
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This is a non-profit organization with a vison I love: to create a world in which every person with borderline personality disorder (BPD) has access to resources, treatment, and support to achieve meaningful recovery.
Emotions Matter: Borderline Personality Disorder Advocacy
 
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Sharing this one because they're on a mission to boost awareness and offer real support, resources, and connection for anyone affected by bipolar disorder.
International Bipolar Foundation: Hope, Resources & Support
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I love how this organization uses design, tech, and storytelling to change how the world sees and supports mental health.
Made of Millions Foundation: Mental Health Advocacy & Education
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I love MHR for their community-based support that truly helps heal and grow through serious mental health challenges.
Mental Health Resources (MHR)
 
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I think Mind is a great charity empowering those in England and Wales dealing with mental health struggles by providing information and support.
Mind: The mental health charity
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NAMI offers amazing support groups and a strong community for anyone dealing with mental health struggles.
NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness
 
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I like this group because they focus on awareness, support, and real help for those facing schizophrenia or psychosis.
S&PAA: Schizophrenia & Psychosis Action Alliance
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Online Therapy Services & Support Groups

Check out these online therapy and support groups I've put together to help anyone who needs help but can't or prefers not to go in person.

 
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Talkspace makes getting help for your mental health so much easier with online therapy you can access from home whenever you need someone to talk to.
Talkspace - #1 Rated Online Therapy, 1 Million+ Users
 
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7 Cups connects you to caring listeners for free emotional support. No matter who you are or what you're going through, I can tell you that this is a place where you'll be heard and cared for.
7 Cups: Free Online Mental Health Support
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I appreciate that no signup is required to use this free anonymous online peer counseling chat hub that is available when you need someone non-judgemental to talk and vent to.
Chat Hub | BlahTherapy: Online Therapy and Counseling Services
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I love Psychology Today's website offers an easy to search directory that helps you find the right therapist or psychiatrist near you.
Psychology Today: Find a Therapist
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A community I appreciate that offers support/discussion forums for those whose lives have been impacted by schizophrenia.
Schizophrenia.com Forums
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I love it when there is free support available for those who need it! The Tribe offers free peer support communities for anyone facing mental health illnesses, addictions and diseases.
The Tribe: Wellness Community
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Treatment Programs

Here's a list of programs out there that are designed to help you overcome the challenges you're facing.

 
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Using hypnosis for anxiety is quick, effective and you can use it whenever you need to.  Regular deep relaxation can ‘reset’ your nervous system’s baseline so that you remember how it feels to be relaxed on a daily basis.
17+ Anxiety Treatment Hypnosis Audios
 
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Here you can find hypnosis tracks for all kinds of depression challenges.
10 Depression Hypnosis Audios
 
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On this page you'll find hypnosis audios aimed at easing conditions beyonde anxiety and depression and supporting overall emotional wellbeing.
1300+ Self Hypnosis Audio Sessions - browse the full library
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