📞 Emergency & 24/7 Hotlines

Resource	Contact Info	Description
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline	📞 Dial 988 or 988lifeline.org	24/7, free, confidential support for people in distress.
Crisis Text Line	Text HELLO to 741741	Text-based support from trained crisis counselors.
National Domestic Violence Hotline	📞 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or thehotline.org	Support for anyone experiencing domestic violence.
The Trevor Project	📞 1-866-488-7386 or Text START to 678678	Crisis support for LGBTQ+ youth.
NAMI HelpLine	📞 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)	Support & information from the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

Don’t Give Up: There are people who love you and want to help you. There are resources that can help you get better. No matter how alone you might feel, you are not alone — but you must reach out. 💙

💡 How to Find a Therapist or Psychiatrist

Therapists (LCSWs, LPCs, psychologists) → focus on talk therapy. Psychiatrists → medical doctors, can prescribe meds, may or may not offer therapy.

• Psychology Today – Filter by insurance, issues, therapy type.
• Zocdoc – Book appointments directly.
• Health Insurance Provider Website – Ensures coverage.
• Ask your PCP – A referral helps with red tape.
• Community Clinics – Lower-cost or sliding-scale options.

💬 Therapy & Support Options

• Individual Therapy: Tailored one-on-one strategies.
• Group Therapy: Connection and shared experiences.
• Family/Couples Therapy: Navigating shared dynamics.
• Specialized Therapy: Trauma-focused, DBT, EMDR, etc.

Finding a therapist is like dating — don’t settle until it feels right.

💻 Telehealth: The Good, The Meh, and the Awkward

Platform	Therapy Only	Psych Meds	Insurance	Pricing	Notes
BetterHelp	✔️	❌	❌	$70–$100/week	Flexible talk therapy
Talkspace	✔️	✔️	✔️	$69–$120/week	Messaging + meds
Amwell	✔️	✔️	✔️	Session-based	Comprehensive care
Cerebral	✔️	✔️	Varies	Subscription	Integrated care
Doxy.me	❌*	❌	Varies	Free/basic	Clinician-chosen
Mindbloom	❌	✔️ (ketamine)	❌	Varies	Specialized option
7 Cups	❌ (peer)	❌	❌	Free–$20/session	Peer support chat

Pros: Pajamas OK, no commute, more options, easier from home. Cons: Wi-Fi drops, fewer nonverbal cues, less connected, insurance varies.

🤝 Peer Support Groups

• NAMI – Free support groups.
• DBSA – In-person + virtual.
• SMART Recovery – Science-based, addiction support.
• Local community centers – Anxiety, grief, parenting, etc.

📱 Facebook Groups (Yes, Really)

• Look for moderated groups.
• Check privacy settings (“private” = more anonymous).
• Remember: not all advice is good advice — take what helps.

🛟 Creating a Safety Plan

• Warning Signs: isolation, not sleeping, hopelessness
• Coping Tools: walks, music, journaling, meds, calling a friend
• Support People: Names + numbers of trusted contacts
• Safe Places: Anywhere grounding
• Crisis Contacts: 988, Text HOME to 741741, therapist, ER

✅ Tip: Write it down, keep it handy, share it, update often.

💬 A Note from Me

I created this page because I know what it’s like to need help and not know where to start. Whether you’re in a deep place or just trying to stay afloat, I hope this guide helps you feel less alone and more supported. Save it, share it, print it. ❤️

Got a resource? Share in the comments so we can grow this list together. ❤️