988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
24/7 support for anyone with suicidal thoughts or in crisis. Help is available for Spanish speakers and people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Available: 24/7
Help when you need it
Mental health resources
Hotlines, anti-bullying orgs, and support communities — organized so you can find the right door fast.
Suicide & crisis hotlines
Free, confidential support if you are in crisis or having thoughts of suicide.
Crisis Text Line
Text-based support for suicidal thoughts, abuse, sexual assault, depression, anxiety, bullying, and more. Matched with a volunteer counselor supervised by a licensed professional. Also available in the UK (741741), Canada (686868), WhatsApp, and Facebook.
Available: 24/7
Crisis hotlines for kids & teens
YouthLine
A safe space for ages 11–21 to talk through eating disorders, family concerns, bullying, sexual identity, depression, self-harm, anxiety, and thoughts of suicide.
Available: Varies
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
Professional counselors for child-abuse crises and guidance on getting help. Phone support in 170 languages, plus online chat.
Available: 24/7
Domestic & sexual violence
Support and guidance if you are a victim of domestic violence or sexual assault — or know someone who is.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
For anyone experiencing domestic violence or abuse, or concerned about a loved one. Support in more than 200 languages, plus confidential online chat.
Available: 24/7
National Deaf Domestic Violence Hotline
Support specifically for Deaf and hard-of-hearing people via email or video call with a trained counselor.
RAINN
The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network connects you with a local organization for live support and next steps. Live chat also available on their site.
Available: 24/7
LGBTQIA+ community
Support if you are struggling with gender identity or sexuality, or want to talk with someone in the LGBTQIA+ community.
The Trevor Project
Crisis support and a safe space for LGBTQIA+ kids and teens — by phone, text, or chat.
Available: 24/7
Trans Lifeline
Peer support for transgender and questioning callers, run by trans people. Core hours 7 a.m.–1 a.m. PT; operators are often available off-hours too.
Available: 7 a.m.–1 a.m. PT (often more)
LGBT National Hotline
Support and local resources (not always crisis intervention). Also: Youth Talkline 1-800-246-7743 · Senior Hotline 1-888-234-7243.
Drug or alcohol abuse
For any emergency related to drug or alcohol use, call 911 or your local emergency line first.
SAMHSA National Helpline
Treatment referrals and information if you are struggling with addiction or concerned about a loved one’s alcohol or drug use.
Available: 24/7
Anti-bullying organizations
Chat lines, prevention centers, and national organizations. For state-specific help, check your state’s Department of Education or local school district.
STOMP Out Bullying
Help chat line and anti-bullying resources for kids and teens.
Find a Helpline — Bullying Support
Locate bullying-related helplines near you.
StopBullying.gov
U.S. government hub for bullying prevention information.
National Bullying Prevention Center
PACER’s national bullying prevention resources for students, parents, and educators.
National Association of People Against Bullying
Advocacy and support against bullying.
Stand for the Silent
Anti-bullying education and awareness programs.
International Bullying Prevention Association
Global network for bullying prevention professionals and advocates.
No Bully
School-based solutions to end bullying.
Kidpower · Teenpower · Fullpower
Personal safety skills for kids, teens, and adults.
Cyberbullying Research Center
Research and legal resources on cyberbullying.
American Bar Association — Bullyproof Resources
Legal and parent-facing bullying resources. Search “bullying” on their site.
Support by what you’re facing
Peer communities and condition-specific groups — for learning, connection, and ongoing support.
Schizophrenia & psychosis
Nationwide groups via Schizophrenia & Psychosis Action Alliance. Phone groups: 855-640-8271 at 7 p.m. ET Sun/Thu/Fri (passcode 88286491#).
Mental Health Coalition Resource Library
A database from leading mental health organizations — learn about mental health, help a loved one, find coping skills, and seek support.
Struggling with anxiety
ADAA offers free anonymous peer communities and a state-by-state list of support groups.
Depression or bipolar disorder
In-person and online groups via the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance.
Postpartum depression
Postpartum Progress lists support groups in nearly every U.S. state and Canada, plus an online forum.
Obsessive-compulsive thoughts & behaviors
200+ groups listed with the International OCD Foundation for people affected and their families.
Adult child of an alcoholic
Adult Children of Alcoholics hosts support groups plus call-in and online sessions.
Grieving someone who died by suicide
Survivor support groups listed by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Survivor of rape, sexual assault, or incest
After Silence is a message board and chat room for victims of sexual violence.
Eating disorders & food addiction
Eating Disorder Hope catalogs online support groups and advice for loved ones.
Sex addiction
Sex Addicts Anonymous offers in-person, online, and phone meetings.
Self-harm
DailyStrength hosts a forum where people dealing with self-injury can find encouragement and new ways to cope.
National organizations & info hubs
Trusted places for education, helplines, and treatment information.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
You are not alone. Connect with a NAMI HelpLine volunteer — call, chat, text “Friend” to 62640, or email helpline@nami.org.
Available: Mon–Fri, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. ET
CDC — Mental Health
Information in many languages (including Spanish), ASL videos, quizzes, children’s and teen mental health, suicide prevention, stress, trauma, and data.
CDC — Suicide Prevention
Public-health guidance on reducing risk factors and strengthening resilience.
SAMHSA
U.S. agency making substance use and mental disorder information, services, and research more accessible — blogs and topic guides included.
The Rehab Spot
Free platform for substance abuse and co-occurring disorders — rehabs, alcohol, benzos, opioids, treatment, and family info.
MentalHealth.org
Articles and resources on suicide prevention and mental health diagnoses and treatment. Look under “What To Look For” and “Talk About Mental Health.”
Keep going
Tools for ordinary hard days.
When you’re not in crisis — free library content, a starter workbook, and the book.
The Library
Clusters, videos, worksheets, and reflections — free to explore.
Mindset quiz + workbook
Take the free 4-question quiz, then unlock Angela’s 20-page workbook.
The Book & The Game
7 to 5 — a hopeful path through the markers.
Educational coaching sessions
90-minute coaching walkthrough of the markers with a signed book and kit.
Happyish Humans is educational only. It is not a crisis service, therapy, or counseling. External hotlines and organizations are listed for convenience — verify details and use local emergency services when needed.