Home & relationships
National Domestic Violence Hotline
For anyone affected by abuse, or unsure whether what is happening counts.
Support resources
People to talk to,
when a journal isn't enough.
60 free and low-cost services across the US. Some pick up right now. Others help you find someone to keep talking to.
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Lines for a specific situation
Staffed by people who know this exact thing.
Sexual violence
RAINN Sexual Assault Hotline
Confidential and judgment-free support for survivors, whenever it happened.
LGBTQ+ young people
The Trevor Project
Crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people, from people who understand.
Veterans & families
Veterans Crisis Line
For veterans, service members, and the people who love them.
Substance use
SAMHSA National Helpline
Treatment referrals and information for mental health and substance use.
After a disaster
Disaster Distress Helpline
For people shaken by a disaster, whether it hit last week or last year.
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LGBTQ+
LGBT National Hotline
Mon-Fri 4pm-12am ET, Sat 12pm-5pm ETFree
Peer support, information, and local resources for LGBTQ+ individuals.
Veterans
Military OneSource
24/7Free
Free counseling and support for military families on any issue.
Veterans
Vet Center Call Center
24/7Free
Readjustment counseling for combat veterans and their families.
Teens & youth
Teen Line
6pm-10pm PT dailyFree
Teens helping teens. Talk to someone your own age who understands.
Teens & youth
Boys Town National Hotline
24/7Free
Help for kids and parents with any problem, big or small.
Teens & youth
STOMP Out Bullying HelpChat
Mon-Fri 3pm-12am ETFree
Support for young people dealing with bullying and cyberbullying.
For the longer stretch
Finding someone to keep talking to
Directories of licensed therapists, including ones that cost less and ones that center your identity.
Open Path CollectiveSessions from $30 to $80 with licensed professionals.Therapy for Black GirlsTherapists who specialize in supporting Black women.Inclusive TherapistsTherapists affirming of all identities and backgrounds.Latinx TherapyLatinx therapists and bilingual resources.Psychology TodaySearch therapists, psychiatrists, and counselors near you.
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