Support & Resources
You don’t have to figure this out alone.
Whether you’re in crisis, in recovery, supporting someone you love, or just trying to understand — these resources are here for you. No judgment. No labels. Just help.
Crisis & Emergency Lines
These services are free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
The national 988 Lifeline provides free, confidential support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Call, text, or chat anytime. Veterans press 1 after dialing to reach the Veterans Crisis Line. Available in over 150 languages.
988lifeline.org →Text-based crisis support available 24/7 in English and Spanish. A live, trained volunteer Crisis Counselor responds with care. Ideal for those who prefer not to call. Available anywhere in the United States.
crisistextline.org →A 24-hour confidential crisis hotline for LGBTQ+ youth under 25. Provides life-saving crisis intervention and mental health support. Also available via online chat at TheTrevorProject.org.
thetrevorproject.org →A peer support service run by trans people, for trans and questioning callers. Staffed by trans volunteers who understand what you’re going through. Confidential and compassionate.
translifeline.org →Confidential support for anyone affected by domestic or dating violence. If you’re unable to speak safely, chat online at thehotline.org. Trained advocates available 24/7.
thehotline.org →24/7 crisis counseling for people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. Provides immediate counseling and referrals to local mental health resources.
samhsa.gov →Mental Health & Substance Use Treatment
Organizations, tools, and directories to help you find treatment, support, and education — whether you’re struggling yourself or trying to help someone you love.
SAMHSA’s national treatment locator for mental health and substance use services. Search by location, type of care, and payment options including Medicaid and sliding scale. The most comprehensive directory of treatment providers in the United States.
Search near you →Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information for individuals and families facing mental health and substance use concerns. Available in English and Spanish. No personal information required to call.
samhsa.gov →The largest grassroots mental health organization in the US. Offers education programs, peer support groups, family resources, and advocacy. Their HelpLine provides information and referrals Monday–Friday.
nami.org →Free, anonymous mental health screening tools for depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and more. MHA also offers educational resources and connections to local affiliates. A strong starting point for understanding what you may be experiencing.
Take a free screening →One of the most widely used directories for finding therapists, psychiatrists, and support groups. Filter by insurance, specialty, issue type, and therapy modality. Includes telehealth options.
Find a therapist →Connects people with therapists offering reduced-cost sessions ($30–$80) for those who cannot afford standard rates. A one-time $65 membership fee provides access to a vetted national network of mental health professionals.
Find affordable therapy →Substance Use & Recovery Support
Recovery looks different for everyone. There is no single right path. These resources represent multiple approaches — because what matters is finding what works for you.
12-Step Programs
One of the oldest and most widely recognized peer support programs for alcohol use disorder. Uses a 12-step framework centered on shared experience, community accountability, and spiritual principles. Meetings available worldwide, in person and online.
Find a meeting →A global 12-step community for people recovering from drug addiction. Follows a similar model to AA, with meetings in hundreds of countries. Emphasizes shared experience, sponsor support, and working the 12 steps.
Find a meeting →Secular & Science-Based
A secular, science-based alternative to 12-step programs. Uses cognitive-behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing to support recovery from any addictive behavior. In-person and online meetings in 36 countries. No spiritual component required.
Find a meeting →The first national organization focused specifically on the needs of women in recovery. Based on the New Life Program — 13 statements that encourage emotional and spiritual growth. Face-to-face and online meetings. Research shows effectiveness comparable to 12-step programs.
womenforsobriety.org →A peer-led, non-theistic program that uses Buddhist philosophy and meditation practices as tools for recovery from addiction. Inclusive of all recovery paths. In-person and online meetings worldwide. Secular, non-judgmental, and community-driven.
Find a meeting →Faith-Based Recovery
A Christian-based recovery support organization with over 17,000 groups worldwide. Addresses substance use and a wide range of other struggles including trauma, eating disorders, and codependency. Breaks into smaller gender-specific groups during meetings.
Find a group →Advocacy & Community Recovery
A national advocacy organization that represents people in recovery and their families. Works to change policy, reduce stigma, and increase access to recovery supports. Connects people to local recovery community organizations across the country.
Learn more →A national nonprofit dedicated to reversing the addiction crisis. Works to improve addiction treatment systems, reduce stigma, and support families impacted by substance use disorder. Offers family resources, state treatment ratings, and advocacy tools.
Find help →Trauma, Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence & Abuse
Trauma affects the mind, the body, and the way we move through the world. These resources offer trauma-informed support, crisis intervention, and pathways to healing.
Sexual Violence
The nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN operates a confidential hotline and online chat connecting survivors to trained staff at local sexual assault service providers. Available 24/7, free, and confidential.
rainn.org →Domestic Violence & Abuse
Support and connection to shelters, legal help, financial aid, counseling, and local services for anyone affected by domestic violence. If you cannot speak safely, chat online at thehotline.org.
thehotline.org →Crisis intervention, information, and referrals for concerns about child abuse or neglect. Staffed 24/7 by professional crisis counselors who have access to a database of thousands of emergency, social service, and support resources.
childhelp.org →Confidential support and reporting options for trafficking concerns. Connects survivors with local resources and service providers. Available 24/7 in more than 200 languages. Also provides information for people who want to report suspected trafficking.
humantraffickinghotline.org →Trauma Treatment & Support
Raises the standard of care for children and families who experience trauma. Offers educational resources, treatment information, and a provider locator for trauma-specialized services.
Find trauma-informed care →EMDR is a well-researched therapy for trauma and PTSD. The EMDRIA directory helps you find certified EMDR therapists in your area or via telehealth — including those with specialized experience in complex trauma.
Find an EMDR therapist →Veterans, Military & First Responders
Those who serve — in any capacity — carry unique experiences and deserve specialized support. These resources are built for veterans, active military, first responders, and their families.
Connects veterans and their families with caring, qualified responders from the VA — many of whom are veterans themselves. Available 24/7 by call, text, or online chat. Confidential and free. The fastest way for a veteran in crisis to get immediate support.
veteranscrisisline.net →The VA provides a full range of mental health services for veterans — including treatment for PTSD, depression, substance use, military sexual trauma, and more. Information on accessing treatment, benefits, crisis care, and peer support programs.
mentalhealth.va.gov →Provides support and treatment resources for firefighters, EMS personnel, law enforcement, dispatchers, and other first responders experiencing PTSD, trauma, or other mental health challenges. Peer-led with understanding of the unique culture of first responder work.
f-r-s-n.org →A confidential, comprehensive 24/7 crisis referral service for public safety employees, first responders, and their family members. Calls are answered by trained first responders and mental health professionals who understand the culture.
safecallnowusa.org →Youth, Families & Caregivers
Many people visiting this page are trying to help someone they love — a child, a sibling, a parent, a partner. These resources are for the people helping, not just the people struggling. Because supporting someone else well is its own skill, and it’s one worth learning.
NAMI offers free family support groups, education programs, and resources specifically for people who have a loved one living with mental illness. NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led program for adult family members, caregivers, and loved ones.
Family resources →Expert guidance for parents, educators, and clinicians on children’s mental health and learning disorders. The Child Mind Institute offers detailed guides on anxiety, ADHD, depression, trauma, and more — written in plain language for non-clinical readers.
childmind.org →Free, anonymous screening tools for youth and adults — including depression, anxiety, ADHD, eating disorders, PTSD, and substance use. Can be a helpful starting point for a conversation with a child, teen, or family member about what they might be experiencing.
Take a free screening →A 24/7 resource for runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth and their families. Provides crisis intervention, information, and connections to local resources. Also offers a message relay service to help reconnect families.
1800runaway.org →Free, personalized support for families struggling with a loved one’s substance use. Offers one-on-one coaching from trained parent specialists — many of whom have lived experience. Helps families navigate treatment options and support their loved one without losing themselves.
drugfree.org →Mutual support for family members and friends of people with alcohol use disorder. Al-Anon meetings provide a space for loved ones to share experiences, find community, and learn healthier ways of relating to someone in active addiction or recovery.
Find a meeting →Disability, Accessibility & Advocacy
Disability, mental health, and trauma frequently intersect. These organizations provide legal protections, advocacy, assistive services, and support for people with disabilities and their families.
The national membership organization for Protection and Advocacy agencies and Client Assistance Programs. Their network includes agencies in every state and U.S. territory that provide legal protection and advocacy services for people with disabilities — including mental health-related disabilities.
Find your local P&A agency →Information, guidance, and training on the Americans with Disabilities Act, accessibility, and disability rights. Ten regional ADA Centers provide free technical assistance to businesses, governments, and individuals with questions about the ADA.
adata.org →Designed and operated by people with disabilities. Centers for Independent Living provide services that support independence, community living, choice, and participation. Services often include peer support, skills training, advocacy, and housing assistance.
Find your local CIL →National resources for aging, disability, independent living, caregivers, and long-term services and supports. ACL supports a wide range of programs that help older adults and people with disabilities live where they choose, with the services they need.
acl.gov →The ACL supports state assistive technology programs that make assistive devices and services more available and affordable to people with disabilities and their families. Programs offer demonstrations, loans, reutilization, and financing assistance.
Find your state program →Information on SSI (Supplemental Security Income) and SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) — eligibility requirements, how to apply, and what to expect in the process. Mental health conditions, including PTSD and substance use disorders, may qualify.
Learn about eligibility →Peer Support
Sometimes the most powerful support comes from someone who has been there — not because they studied it, but because they lived it. These resources connect you with peers who understand.
NAMI offers free peer-led education programs and support groups for people living with mental illness. NAMI Peer-to-Peer is an 8-session program for adults with mental illness, taught by trained peers with lived experience.
Find a support group →Warmlines are peer-run listening lines staffed by people in recovery — for when you need to talk but aren’t in crisis. Unlike crisis hotlines, warmlines are about connection and conversation. Find a warmline in your state through the national directory.
Find your state’s warmline →SAMHSA supports peer recovery services across the country — programs where people in long-term recovery provide mentorship and hope to those in earlier stages. Use the SAMHSA treatment locator to find peer-led services near you.
Find peer services →Unbroken Voices is itself a form of peer support — a space where real people share real stories of trauma, recovery, and resilience. Reading others’ experiences can reduce isolation. And when you’re ready, you can share your own through the VOICES Approach.
Read community stories →Basic Needs & Social Support
Mental health is deeply connected to housing, food, income, and safety. These resources address the full picture of wellbeing — because healing is hard when basic needs go unmet.
Dial 2-1-1 or visit 211.org to connect with a specialist who can help you find food assistance, housing support, utility assistance, mental health services, childcare, transportation, and more. Available 24/7 in most areas. Run by the United Way.
211.org →A federal benefit screening tool that helps individuals find government benefit programs they may be eligible for — including healthcare, food assistance, housing, education, and disability programs. Answer a few questions to see what you may qualify for.
benefits.gov →The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides monthly benefits to help low-income individuals and families purchase food. Information on eligibility, how to apply, and what to expect — including how to find local SNAP offices.
Learn about SNAP →HUD provides information on rental assistance, housing counseling, homeless services, and affordable housing programs. Includes resources for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, and people with disabilities.
hud.gov →The Legal Services Corporation funds civil legal aid organizations across the country that provide free legal services to low-income individuals. Find legal aid for housing, family law, benefits, immigration, consumer protection, and more.
Find free legal aid →QPR Suicide Prevention Training
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — a practical, evidence-based approach to suicide prevention that anyone can learn. Like CPR for mental health emergencies. More than one million people are trained in QPR each year.
The QPR Institute provides evidence-based suicide prevention training for individuals, organizations, and communities. Teaches three simple steps: Question the person about suicide, Persuade them to seek help, and Refer them to appropriate resources. Training available online and in person. Unbroken Voices offers QPR training opportunities in our community.
Learn about our QPR trainings →AFSP funds research, creates educational programs, and advocates for suicide prevention policies. Offers resources for survivors of suicide loss, those who have attempted suicide, and people who want to support others. Includes a therapist directory for loss survivors.
afsp.org →A framework for healthcare and behavioral health organizations committed to safer suicide care. Provides tools, training, and implementation support. Ideal for healthcare settings, schools, and organizations wanting to systematically improve suicide prevention practices.
zerosuicide.edc.org →Books & Reading List
Reading can be its own form of healing. These books — on trauma, recovery, mental health, and resilience — are starting points, not prescriptions. Go at your own pace. Put one down if you need to. Come back when you’re ready.
A landmark exploration of how trauma reshapes the body and brain — and what helps. One of the most widely recommended books in the trauma field. Accessible for non-clinical readers.
TraumaA journalist’s deeply personal account of living with complex PTSD. Informative, honest, and powerfully human. One of the best-written books about trauma healing available.
Trauma & CPTSDA compassionate, science-backed exploration of addiction — what drives it and how childhood trauma is often at its root. Challenges shame-based narratives about substance use.
Addiction & RecoveryHow modern society creates conditions for illness — physical and mental — and how trauma is at the root of much suffering. A call for a more compassionate, trauma-informed world.
Trauma & SocietyA father’s memoir of his son’s methamphetamine addiction — raw, heartbreaking, and ultimately hopeful. One of the most widely read books about addiction from a family perspective.
Addiction — FamilyA Buddhist teacher’s gentle, honest guide to sitting with pain and uncertainty. Widely recommended for people in grief, crisis, or recovery. Non-clinical, deeply human, and quietly powerful.
Grief & HealingFind Local Help Near You
Sometimes you need something specific — in your area, covered by your insurance, available right now. These tools help you search by location.
findhelp.org — Search Local Services
One of the most comprehensive free tools for finding local support programs — food, housing, mental health, transportation, childcare, legal aid, and more. Search by zip code with eligibility details and direct contact info included.
Search for mental health and substance use treatment facilities by location, type of care, and payment options including Medicaid and sliding scale. The most comprehensive national database of treatment providers in the U.S.
Find treatment near you →