Mental Health Resources

A directory of free, low-cost, and immediate support — crisis lines, therapy options, peer support, and self-help tools. Organised by what you need right now.

In crisis right now

If you're having thoughts of suicide or self-harm, or feel unsafe — these services are free, confidential, and available 24/7.

Call or text

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call or text 988 Free, confidential, 24/7. Call or text from anywhere in the US. United States Samaritans 116 123 Free to call any time, day or night. You don't have to be suicidal to call. UK & Ireland Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741 Free 24/7 text-based crisis support with a trained counsellor. US, UK, Canada, Ireland Lifeline Australia 13 11 14 24/7 crisis support, suicide prevention, and mental health advice. Australia Befrienders Worldwide befrienders.org Connects you to your nearest emotional support helpline, worldwide. Worldwide Find a Helpline findahelpline.com Search for crisis lines and mental health helplines in any country. Worldwide

Free & low-cost therapy

Professional support doesn't have to mean paying full price. These options are free, sliding scale, or significantly reduced.

Free options

Open Counseling Directory of free and low-cost mental health clinics by location. US NHS Talking Therapies Free CBT, counselling, and guided self-help. Self-refer without a GP. England Open Path Collective Sessions from $30–$80 with vetted therapists. One-time $65 membership. US & Canada Psychology Today Directory Filter by insurance, sliding scale, and issue. Largest therapist directory. US, UK, Worldwide

Sliding scale & reduced cost

BetterHelp Online therapy with licensed therapists. Financial aid available. From ~$60/week. Worldwide Talkspace Text, audio, and video therapy. Many insurance plans accepted. US TherapyDen Find therapists who offer sliding scale fees. Inclusive, diverse provider base. US GoodTherapy Find ethical therapists. Also includes articles and self-guided mental health info. US, Canada, UK, Australia

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Online peer support

Talking to people who've been through similar things can be as valuable as talking to a professional — and it's often available immediately.

Anonymous & low-barrier

Cloudly Anonymous, free chat with strangers. No account needed. Say the thing you can't say elsewhere. Worldwide 7 Cups Free chat with trained volunteer listeners. Also has online therapy options. Worldwide TalkLife Peer support community for mental health. Post anonymously, get responses from people who get it. Worldwide SupportGroups.com Online support groups for hundreds of specific issues, from anxiety to grief to addiction. Worldwide

Communities & forums

r/mentalhealth Large supportive community. Good for sharing experiences and feeling less alone. Worldwide r/offmychest A place to say the thing you need to say. No advice unless asked. Over 3 million members. Worldwide r/anxiety Community for people dealing with anxiety. Peer support, shared experiences, resources. Worldwide HealthUnlocked Peer-led health communities including mental health, anxiety, depression, and more. UK-focused, worldwide

Apps & self-help tools

Evidence-based tools you can use on your own, at any time.

Support for specific situations

Specialised resources for specific experiences and communities.

Grief & loss

GriefShare Find local and online grief support groups. Free to join. US, Canada, Worldwide Winston's Wish Support for children and young people experiencing grief and loss. UK

Eating disorders

National Eating Disorders Association Helpline, online chat, and resources. Call or text 1-800-931-2237. US Beat UK's leading eating disorder charity. Helpline, one-to-one support, online groups. UK

Domestic abuse & relationships

National Domestic Violence Hotline 24/7 confidential support. Call 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788. US National DA Helpline Free, confidential support for those affected by domestic abuse. 0808 2000 247. UK

LGBTQ+

The Trevor Project Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ young people. 24/7. US Switchboard LGBT+ Confidential support line for LGBT+ people. Call, chat, or email. UK LGBT National Help Center Peer support hotlines for all ages within the LGBT community. US Trans Lifeline Peer support hotline run by and for trans people. 877-565-8860. US & Canada

Students & young people

YoungMinds Mental health support for young people and parents. Crisis text line and resources. UK JED Foundation Mental health and suicide prevention for teens and young adults. US uLifeline Mental health resources specifically for college students. US Childline Free, confidential support for anyone under 19. Call 0800 1111, any time. UK

Addiction & substance use

Talk to Frank Honest information about drugs. Helpline, live chat, and local support finder. UK

Supporting someone else

Resources for when someone you care about is struggling.

NAMI Helpline Support and guidance for families and friends of people with mental illness. 1-800-950-6264. US Rethink Mental Illness Carer support groups and advice for families supporting someone with mental illness. UK Mind — How to Help Practical guides on how to support someone experiencing a mental health problem. UK AFSP — Loss Survivors Support for people who have lost someone to suicide. Resources and survivor groups. US

Learn about mental health

Reliable, jargon-free information from organisations with no commercial interest.

Mind Clear, thorough guides on every mental health condition and treatment. No ads, non-profit. UK Royal College of Psychiatrists Clinically accurate patient information leaflets written by psychiatrists. UK Heads Together Practical tools and stories to help people feel confident talking about mental health. UK Verywell Mind Medically reviewed mental health articles. Practical, readable, well-sourced. Worldwide

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