Resources
Mental Health Resources
You’re Not Alone — Support Is Always Available
Mental health matters, and reaching out for help is a sign of strength.
This page exists to guide anyone who may be struggling toward trusted, compassionate resources.
Whether you need immediate support or want to learn more about mental wellness, these organizations are here for you.
Crisis Support (Immediate Help)
If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs urgent help:
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.)
Call or text 988 for free, confidential support available 24/7. - Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor anytime.
Emergency Services
If you’re in immediate danger or someone else is, please call 911.
National Organizations & Hotlines
These organizations provide support, education, and guidance for individuals and families navigating mental health challenges:
NAMI – National Alliance on Mental Illness
Free programs, helplines, support groups, and mental health education.
Helpline: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
SAMHSA – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Resources, treatment locators, and crisis support. Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Teen Line
A safe space for teens to talk with trained teen listeners.
Text: TEEN to 839863
Call: 1-800-852-8336
The Trevor Project
Support for LGBTQ+ youth, including a 24/7 crisis hotline.
Call: 1-866-488-7386
Text: START to 678678
MentalHealth.gov
Government-backed information on signs, treatment, and where to find help.
Online Support & Education
BetterHelp
Affordable online therapy with licensed professionals.
(Not crisis support)
Mindful.org
Articles and guides for mindfulness, stress management, and grounding techniques.
Psychology Today
A directory to find therapists, counselors, and mental health professionals in your area.
How Pathology Supports Mental Health
Pathology donates 5% of all proceeds to NAMI to help fund support programs, education, and mental health advocacy across the country.
Your purchase isn’t just clothing — it’s a contribution to awareness, healing, and community support.
About NAMI
Always call 911 first if you or someone you love is experiencing a life-threatening medical emergency or may be a danger to
someone else.
Call 211
If you need assistance locating long-term mental health resources, talking through a problem, or exploring mental health treatment
options, call 211 to speak with a live person who can help.
- 211 conversations are confidential, can be made anonymously, and are available in 180 languages upon request.
- If you prefer to text, use web chat, or search for resources online, click here to find more ways to contact your local 211
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Dial 988 or 1-800-273-8255 for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. 988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (now known as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline).
When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing Lifeline network. These trained counselors will listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support, and connect them to resources if necessary.
Other Mental Health Hotlines
You can always call 211 to speak to someone and find local assistance, but there are also dedicated helplines available to anyone in the U.S.
- Veterans Crisis Line: call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and press 1; or text 838255
- Crisis Text Line: text the word ‘Home’ to 741-741
- The Trevor Lifeline for LGBTQ Youth: call 1-866-488-7386
- The Trans Lifeline: call 1-877-565-8860
- https://responderstrong.org/ for EMERGENCY SERVICE WORKERS including Health Care workers and their families.
- NAMI HelpLine (National Alliance on Mental Illness): Offers emotional support, info, and resources via phone or online
for individuals and families. - FindTreatment.gov: a SAMHSA resource for locating mental and substance use treatment facilities.
- NIMH (National Institute of Mental Health): Provides tools to find mental health professionals and information on
disorder. - Primary Care Provider: Your doctor can screen you and offer referrals to specialists.
- County Mental Health Departments: Local government sites like CA.gov offer services and information for your area.
https://www.thementalhealthcoalition.org/resources/
EMDRIA for treatment providers certified in EMDR www.emdria.org
Remember This
You deserve to feel heard.
You deserve to feel supported.
You deserve to heal.
Reaching out takes courage.
These resources are here for you — anytime you need them.