Global Resources

For international support:

WHO Mental Health Programs: Access the Comprehensive Mental Health Action Plan, mhGAP for scaling services, and QualityRights training at who.int/health-topics/mental-health. World Mental Health Report emphasizes community care.

Mental Health Resources

Welcome to our Mental Health Resources page. If you're experiencing a mental health crisis or need immediate support, please reach out to a hotline right away—help is available 24/7. Remember, seeking help is a sign of strength, and you're not alone. This page provides up-to-date resources as of October 2025, including hotlines, online tools, apps, and communities. For personalized advice, consult a healthcare professional.

Crisis Hotlines

In an emergency, call 911 or your local emergency services. For emotional distress or suicidal thoughts:

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Free, confidential 24/7 support for anyone in crisis. Call or text 988, or chat online at 988lifeline.org. Spanish support available.
Veterans Crisis Line: For veterans and their supporters. Call 988 then press 1, text 838255, or chat at veteranscrisisline.net. Spanish: veteranscrisisline.net/es.
Disaster Distress Helpline: For disaster-related emotional distress, with support in over 100 languages. Call or text 1-800-985-5990. Spanish: samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/disaster-distress-helpline/espanol.

National Helplines

SAMHSA’s National Helpline: Free, confidential referrals for mental health and substance use treatment. Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 (24/7). Text your ZIP code to 435748 (HELP4U) for referrals. Spanish: samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/linea-nacional-ayuda. Use the online locator at findtreatment.gov.

Finding Professional Help

NIMH Health Resources: Research-based info on disorders, treatments, and finding providers. Browse topics at nimh.nih.gov/health/topics or publications at nimh.nih.gov/health/publications. Spanish: nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/espanol.
SAMHSA Find Support: Online tool for treatment and support questions at samhsa.gov/find-support.
Directories: Check national organizations like those listed at nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/psychotherapies#part_10802, state/county health websites, your insurance provider, university services, or employer EAP programs.

Support Groups & Online Communities

Connect with others for peer support:

NAMI Support Groups: Free, peer-led groups for individuals and families. Weekly/monthly, in-person or virtual. Find one at nami.org/support-education/support-groups.
ADAA Online Communities: Anonymous, free peer support for anxiety/depression. Four moderated forums at adaa.org/find-help/support.
NAMI NYC Metro Groups: In-person and online for NYC area, no registration needed at naminycmetro.org/support-groups.
Bhava Therapy Group: Online groups for exploring feelings and tools at bhavatherapygroup.com/support-groups-workshops.
Thrive Online Groups: Virtual spaces for anxiety, depression, grief at gothrivemh.com/online-mental-health-groups-guide.