When You Need It Most
If you or someone you care about is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
How Can I Help?
Take your time. Everything on this page is here to help you find the next step.
There is no wrong place to begin. If one resource isn’t the right fit, try another. Don’t give up.
Choose the section that best matches what you’re experiencing.
Crisis Support
If you are thinking about hurting yourself, are experiencing abuse, don’t feel safe, or are facing any immediate crisis, help is available right now. You do not have to face this alone.
Immediate Emergency
Call 911 immediately if you or someone else is in immediate danger or if there is a medical emergency.
Call: 911
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential support for anyone experiencing emotional distress, a mental health crisis, or thoughts of suicide. Available 24/7.
Call: 988
Text: 988
Chat: 988lifeline.org/chat
Veterans Crisis Line
Confidential crisis support for Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and those who support them. Available 24/7.
Call: 988, then Press 1
Text: 838255
Chat: veteranscrisisline.net/get-help-now/chat
First Responder Crisis Support
Confidential support for first responders and their families, including law enforcement, firefighters, EMS, dispatchers, and corrections professionals. Available 24/7.
Organization: Safe Call Now
Call: 206-459-3020
Website: safecallnow.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Free, confidential 24/7 support for anyone experiencing domestic violence or abuse.
Call: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Text: START to 88788
Website: thehotline.org
Mental Health Support
Whether you’re living with depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, or another mental health challenge, you don’t have to face it alone. These organizations can help you find support, treatment, and hope.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
The nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization, providing education, support, advocacy, and resources for individuals and families.
Website: nami.org
HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
Mental Health America
Provides free mental health education, screening tools, resources, and information to help individuals find support and take the next step toward recovery.
Website: mhanational.org
Online Screening: mhascreening.org
SAMHSA National Helpline
Call: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Website: samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
FindTreatment.gov
Search for licensed mental health and substance use treatment providers anywhere in the United States using SAMHSA’s confidential treatment locator.
Website: findtreatment.gov
Alcohol & Drug Recovery
Recovery is possible. Whether you’re struggling with alcohol, drugs, or prescription medication, these organizations can help you take the first step toward healing.
SAMHSA National Helpline
A free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing substance use disorders.
Call: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Website: samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
A worldwide fellowship of people who share their experience, strength, and hope to help one another recover from alcoholism. Find local and online meetings across the United States.
Website: aa.org
Meeting Finder: aa.org/find-aa
Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
A global fellowship offering support and recovery for individuals struggling with drug addiction through peer-led meetings and a proven recovery program.
Website: na.org
Meeting Finder: na.org/meetingsearch
SMART Recovery
A science-based recovery program that helps people overcome addiction through self-empowerment, practical tools, and mutual support. Meetings are available both in person and online.
Website: smartrecovery.org
Meeting Finder: meetings.smartrecovery.org
Domestic Violence & Safety
Everyone deserves to feel safe. If you are experiencing abuse, controlling behavior, or fear in a relationship, confidential help is available.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Free, confidential support for anyone experiencing domestic violence, available 24 hours a day by phone, text, or online chat.
Call: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Text: START to 88788
Chat: thehotline.org
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
The nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization, providing confidential support for survivors of sexual assault and their loved ones.
Call: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
Chat: rainn.org
Love Is Respect
Support, education, and resources for anyone experiencing unhealthy or abusive dating relationships, with a focus on teens and young adults.
Call: 1-866-331-9474
Text: LOVEIS to 22522
Website: loveisrespect.org
Veteran & First Responder Resources
The challenges faced by veterans and first responders are often different from those experienced by the general public. These organizations provide specialized support, treatment, education, and opportunities to reconnect with others who understand the unique demands of service.
Boulder Crest Foundation
The home of Posttraumatic Growth (PTG), Boulder Crest provides life-changing programs that help veterans, active-duty service members, first responders, and their families transform struggle into strength through evidence-based training and support.
Website: bouldercrest.org
Learn About Programs: https://bouldercrest.org
National Center for PTSD (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs)
Offers trusted information about PTSD, evidence-based treatments, self-help resources, and tools for veterans, first responders, families, and healthcare providers.
Website: ptsd.va.gov
Cohen Veterans Network
Provides high-quality, confidential mental health care for veterans, active-duty service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and their families through a nationwide network of clinics.
Website: cohenveteransnetwork.org
Find a Clinic: cohenveteransnetwork.org/clinics
First Responder Center for Excellence
Dedicated to protecting the health and well-being of first responders through education, behavioral health resources, research, and peer support.
Website: https://firstrespondercenter.org/
Give an Hour
Connects veterans, first responders, military families, and others with mental health resources, peer support, and community programs designed to promote emotional well-being.
Website: giveanhour.org
Support for Families & Caregivers
Supporting someone who is struggling can be overwhelming. You don’t have to carry that burden alone. These organizations provide education, guidance, and support for families and caregivers.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) – Family Support
Offers free education programs, support groups, and resources to help families understand and support loved ones living with mental health challenges.
Website: nami.org
Elizabeth Dole Foundation
Provides resources, education, and support for military and veteran caregivers, helping families navigate the unique challenges of caring for wounded, ill, or injured service members.
Website: hiddenheroes.org
Mental Health America
Provides practical information, educational resources, and guidance to help families recognize mental health concerns and support loved ones through recovery.
Website: mhanational.org
Give an Hour
Offers mental health resources, educational materials, and community support for military families, first responders, and caregivers.
Website: giveanhour.org
One Last Thought
If you made it this far, I hope you found something that helps.
Healing rarely happens all at once. More often than not, it begins with one phone call, one conversation, or one decision to keep moving forward.
No matter where you are today, remember this:
You don’t have to walk the path alone.
— Grim
