Support, Safety & Recovery Resources
Finding the right support can feel overwhelming, especially when you need help quickly. This page gathers crisis lines, treatment finders, support organizations, peer communities, and specialized resources into one place so they’re easier to explore, revisit, and share.
Take what feels helpful. Leave what doesn’t. Come back whenever you need a starting point, a next step, or simply a reminder that support exists.
Please do not use any of the services on this page as a substitute for emergency response.
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Search by topic, situation, or population — for example: suicide, eating disorders, LGBTQIA+, grief, abuse, veterans, or parents.
A gentle note
You do not need to use this page perfectly. One small next step is enough. If a resource feels too big, start with a text line, a treatment directory, or one support organization that feels most aligned with what you need.
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Immediate danger
Call 911 or your local emergency number now.
988 Lifeline
Call or text 988 for suicide, emotional distress, or mental health crisis support.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME or HOLA to 741741 for free crisis support.
Veterans Crisis Line
Dial 988, then press 1, text 838255, or use live chat.
Immediate Help & Crisis Support
Start here for urgent emotional support, crisis counseling, and time-sensitive safety resources.
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Immediate Help & Crisis Support
Start here for urgent emotional support, crisis counseling, and time-sensitive safety resources.
Immediate Crisis Support
24/7 support for suicidal crisis, emotional distress, and mental health crisis.
Free text-based crisis support if calling feels too difficult or too activating.
24/7 crisis counseling for emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
A personal, compassionate, non-shaming piece for people feeling suicidal.
Specialized & Additional Urgent Support
Immediate support for veterans, service members, and the people who care about them.
Multilingual crisis support with services available in Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, and Fujianese.
24/7 confidential support, information, and referrals for victims of crime.
National Capital Poison Center
Urgent help for poison exposure, medication mistakes, or safety questions.
Find emotional support and crisis helplines by country.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Education, prevention resources, and local chapter support.
Finding Care, Treatment & Medication Support
Directories, national organizations, and treatment finders to help people locate care.
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Finding Care, Treatment & Medication Support
Directories, national organizations, and treatment finders to help people locate care.
National Organizations That Provide Information or a Referral
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Education, support, and referral help through a trusted national mental health organization.
National Institute of Mental Health
Research-based mental health information and educational resources.
American Psychiatric Association
Psychiatric education and professional information.
American Psychological Association
Search by location, focus area, and age group.
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
Helpful for finding federally supported clinics and lower-cost care options.
National Association of Social Workers
Search by area of focus, location, and payment options.
Department of Veterans Affairs
Mental health information and care access for veterans.
A strong national starting point for treatment referrals and information.
Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance
Peer support and education for people living with mood disorders.
Anxiety and Depression Association of America
Resources and support information related to anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and more.
Educational mental health resources, screening tools, and support information.
Therapist & Treatment Directories
A nonprofit network connecting people with therapists offering reduced-rate sessions for people who cannot afford market-rate therapy.
Search by location, age group, area of focus, and payment options.
An easy way to filter for service type, age group, therapy type, and specialties.
Therapist directory and educational mental health content.
Search for counselors and therapists by location.
A strong place to start when looking for trauma-focused care.
Mental Health Education & Information
Accessible mental health information, articles, and condition overviews.
Mental health education, support resources, and topic-specific guides.
Articles, therapist directory, and mental health insights.
Practical, research-informed mental health and wellness guides.
Financial Assistance for Medications
Medication assistance information and savings resources.
Rights, Advocacy & Planning
Psychiatric Advance Directives (NRC-PAD)
Learn how to document your mental health treatment preferences in advance and appoint someone to help interpret them during a crisis.
National Disability Rights Network – Member Agencies
Find your state’s Protection and Advocacy agency for disability rights, legal advocacy, and systems support.
Abuse, Violence, Sexual Assault & Trafficking
Resources for survivors, loved ones, and people seeking advocacy, shelter, legal support, or crisis help.
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Abuse, Violence, Sexual Assault & Trafficking
Resources for survivors, loved ones, and people seeking advocacy, shelter, legal support, or crisis help.
Domestic Violence, Abuse & Safety Support
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Crisis support, safety planning, information, and referrals for domestic violence.
Shelter locator and support resources for survivors of domestic violence.
Childhelp National Abuse Hotline
Crisis intervention, information, and referrals related to child abuse.
Support and education for teens and young adults experiencing relationship abuse.
Legal information and online support for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV)
Advocacy, policy work, and national resources related to domestic violence.
International domestic violence directory with multilingual resources.
Sexual Assault, Survivor Support & Victim Resources
National sexual assault hotline, survivor support, and local crisis center finder.
Support, advocacy, and referrals for people affected by violence, abuse, crime, domestic violence, sexual assault, or exploitation.
Local survivor support for people affected by sexual violence and human trafficking in Western North Carolina.
24/7 free and confidential support for survivors of sexual violence and loved ones seeking support.
National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC)
Education, prevention, and support information related to sexual violence.
Advocacy, education, and support for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse.
A global directory connecting people to domestic violence and sexual assault services.
Information and support for victims of crime.
Trafficking, Exploitation & Missing Children
National Human Trafficking Hotline
Crisis help, reporting options, and support related to human trafficking.
Trafficking hotline information, education, and broader anti-trafficking resources.
Specialized support for children who have been sexually exploited or trafficked.
Services for homeless, abandoned, abused, trafficked, and exploited youth.
Missing & Exploited Children Hotline
Help related to missing children, exploitation, and reporting concerns.
Education and prevention resources focused on child safety, exploitation awareness, and abuse prevention.
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Trauma-informed education, resources, and support information related to children and families.
Youth, Family & Additional Safety Resources
Support, crisis intervention, and referrals for youth considering leaving home or already away.
Support for children and teens experiencing crisis, abuse, or overwhelming distress.
Connects youth in crisis with a nearby Safe Place site and further support.
National Youth Crisis Hotline
Counseling and referrals to shelters, counseling services, and local supports.
National Center on Elder Abuse
Information and referral support related to elder abuse and neglect.
Education and prevention resources focused on child sexual abuse.
Prevention-focused support, education, and guidance related to child sexual abuse.
Education and support related to teen dating violence.
Identity, Population & Life-Stage Support
Resources organized by population so people can find support that feels more personally relevant.
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Identity, Population & Life-Stage Support
Resources organized by population so people can find support that feels more personally relevant.
LGBTQIA+
Women, Men & Parents
Resources and support for men who survived sexual abuse.
Culturally Specific Therapy & Mental Health Support
Therapy for Black Girls Directory
A therapist directory and mental wellness platform designed for Black women and girls.
A national directory connecting people with Latinx therapists and culturally relevant mental health support.
A culturally sensitive directory of South Asian therapists, including Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Afghani, and Nepali heritage providers.
Community Safety & Advocacy
A reporting center for racism, anti-immigrant hate, bias, discrimination, threats, and violence targeting Asian and Pacific Islander people in the United States.
Disabilities, Veterans & Children
A current government hub for disability-related services and information.
For people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Free, confidential support for service members, military families, and survivors, including counseling, life challenges, benefits navigation, and live chat.
Grief, Loss & Medical Support
Grief support after the death of a child.
A support community for grieving, sick, and dying individuals.
National STD Hotline
AIDS National Hotline
Eating Disorders
Screening tools, treatment directories, support resources, and recovery-focused organizations.
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Eating Disorders
Screening tools, treatment directories, support resources, and recovery-focused organizations.
Direct Support & Groups
Support groups, treatment resources, and recovery support for eating disorders.
National Alliance for Eating Disorders
Support, referrals, treatment navigation, and recovery support for eating disorders. Available Monday–Friday, 9am–7pm EST.
Screening & Treatment Directories
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)
Screening, treatment options, support groups, and recovery education.
Additional Support
Peer fellowship support for people recovering from eating disorders.
Substance Use, Addiction & Recovery
Official referral routes first, then additional directories, then peer fellowship programs.
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Substance Use, Addiction & Recovery
Official referral routes first, then additional directories, then peer fellowship programs.
Best Starting Options
A strong first stop for treatment referrals and substance use support information.
Official treatment locator for mental health and substance use care in the U.S.
Treatment and recovery support for substance use concerns.
Additional Treatment Directories
A secondary directory for exploring treatment information and rehab options.
Advanced Recovery Systems
Additional treatment network listing.
Additional directory for treatment and recovery search options.
A secondary rehab information and referral site.
Fellowship Programs
Family, Emotional & Relational Recovery
For people affected by someone else’s addiction.
Peer Support, Forums, Ongoing Community & Practical Tools
Listener-based platforms, peer spaces, message boards, community support, and gentle tools for hard days.
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Peer Support, Forums, Ongoing Community & Practical Tools
Listener-based platforms, peer spaces, message boards, community support, and gentle tools for hard days.
Online Peer Support & Chat Rooms
Mental health chat rooms and peer support spaces.
Peer support chat related to chronic illness and other struggles.
MaleSurvivor Healing Conversations
Peer support for men who survived sexual abuse.
Connect with trained active listeners for emotional support.
Anonymous, 24/7 peer support community guided by trained professionals.
A moderated online community for LGBTQ+ young people and allies.
Practical Support Tools
you feel like shit – a self care game
An interactive self-care tool that gently walks you through small practical steps when everything feels hard.
Forums, Message Boards & Ongoing Community
HealingWell – Anxiety & Panic Disorder Support
A long-running forum space for anxiety, panic, and related support.
Supportive community for survivors of abuse.
Supportive community for people who self-harm and others facing mental health struggles.
Peer-Led & Community-Based Support Spaces
A support community and forum space for survivors of rape, sexual assault, and abuse.
Community support and recovery resources for survivors of abuse and trauma.
Support, information, and community resources for survivors of rape and sexual abuse.
Warmlines & Peer Support Lines
Peer-support lines for connection, emotional support, and compassionate listening when you need someone to talk to, but are not in immediate danger.
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Warmlines & Peer Support Lines
Peer-support lines for connection, emotional support, and compassionate listening when you need someone to talk to, but are not in immediate danger.
Directories & Shared Peer Support Resources
Search by state to find peer-support warmlines offering compassionate, non-judgmental listening and connection.
Wildflower Alliance – Online Support Groups
Peer-to-peer supports, online groups, and additional community support offerings.
A resource table connected to THRIVE’s peer-centered crisis and support work.
Online peer-support groups and community-based support options.
Peer Support Lines
Wildflower Alliance Peer Support Line
Peer support by phone for people feeling lonely, sad, overwhelmed, or in distress.
A non-carceral, peer-centered crisis and warmline resource built to support multiply marginalized communities.
Peer-led support through phone support, online groups, in-person options, and community-based resources.
