Where to get help next

Call or text 988 to reach a trained counselor for suicidal thoughts, emotional distress or substance use.

Text HOME to 741741 if talking out loud feels impossible right now.

Treatment referrals and information for mental health and substance use, in English and Spanish.

Therapy sessions at $40–$80 with licensed therapists, after a one-time membership fee.

Publicly funded clinics offering sliding-scale therapy and psychiatry regardless of insurance.

Crisis support built for LGBTQ+ young people — phone, chat or text.

Someone to talk to, any hour, about anything that's weighing on you.

Text SHOUT to 85258 for a silent, text-only conversation with a trained volunteer.

Free CBT and counselling on the NHS in England — you can refer yourself, no GP letter needed.

Information about your rights, local services and what treatment to expect.

Call or text 988 anywhere in Canada, in English or French.

Crisis support and suicide prevention by phone, text or chat.

Free call or text with a trained counsellor.

Pick your country and get a vetted, free helpline in seconds.

Emotional support centres in more than 30 countries.

In most countries, primary-care clinics can start mental-health treatment or refer you onward at public prices.