988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential support for people in distress and prevention resources. Call or text 988 in the U.S.
Open 988 Lifeline →Mental health providers & support directories
Crisis first: If you may harm yourself or someone else, contact emergency services or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call/text 988 in the U.S.). Kindwell does not provide emergency response.
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Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 (U.S.) to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
Visit Crisis Text Line →SAMHSA National Helpline
1-800-662-HELP (4357). Free, confidential treatment referral and information for mental health and substance use.
SAMHSA Helpline info →FindTreatment.gov
U.S. government locator for substance use and mental health treatment facilities.
Find treatment →NAMI HelpLine
National Alliance on Mental Illness: information, support, and local resources for people and families.
Contact NAMI →Mental Health America
Screening tools, educational resources, and community programs for mental health.
Visit MHA →Psychology Today Therapist Directory
Search licensed therapists, psychiatrists, and treatment centers by location, insurance, and specialty.
Search therapists →APA Psychologist Locator
American Psychological Association directory to locate licensed psychologists.
APA Locator →Open Path Collective
Network of therapists offering reduced-fee sessions for people who need lower-cost care.
Find affordable care →BetterHelp
Online counseling platform matching users with licensed therapists for remote sessions.
Explore BetterHelp →Talkspace
Text, audio, and video therapy options with licensed providers; employer and insurance options vary.
Explore Talkspace →The Trevor Project
Crisis support and suicide prevention for LGBTQ young people. 24/7 chat, text, and phone options.
Trevor support →Veterans Crisis Line
Confidential support for veterans, service members, and families. Dial 988 then Press 1, or text 838255.
Veterans Crisis Line →Postpartum Support International
Support, education, and local resources for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
PSI resources →National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (7233). Support for people experiencing domestic violence; chat options available.
The Hotline →IASP resources
International Association for Suicide Prevention: localized resources for people outside the U.S.
Find local help →How to use this list
- Crisis or active suicidal thoughts → 988, Crisis Text Line, Veterans Crisis Line, Trevor Project, or local emergency services.
- Ready to start therapy → Psychology Today, APA Locator, Open Path (budget), or online platforms if remote care fits.
- Substance use + mental health → SAMHSA Helpline and FindTreatment.gov.
- Family education → NAMI and Mental Health America.
- Outside the U.S. → IASP local resource map.
Educational companion: When to seek help and Preparing for a first appointment.