A Little Extra Support
We believe in looking out for one another. Sometimes, the weight we carry gets a bit too heavy to manage alone, and knowing where to turn is half the battle. We’ve put this page together not to give advice, but to point you toward the professionals who do. No algorithms, no tracking—just some solid places to find a bit of light when things feel dark.
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
- Call or Text: 988 (Available 24/7)
- Website: 988lifeline.org
- Confidential support for people in distress, as well as prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.
- Crisis Text Line
- Text: HOME to 741741
- Connect with a volunteer Crisis Counselor for free, 24/7 support via text.
Veterans Support Resources
Dedicated support for those who have served and their families.
- Veterans Crisis Line
- Dial: 988 and Press 1
- Text: 838255
- Website: veteranscrisisline.net
- The National Center for PTSD
- Website: ptsd.va.gov
- The world’s leading research and educational center on PTSD and traumatic stress.
- Make the Connection
- Website: maketheconnection.net
- Real stories of recovery and a directory of resources categorized by service branch and life experiences.
Understanding Mental Health
Knowledge is the first step toward healing. These organizations provide reliable information on anxiety, depression, and other conditions.
- NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
- Website: nami.org
- Provides advocacy, education, and support group directories for individuals and families.
- Mental Health America (MHA)
- Website: mhanational.org
- Offers screening tools (DIY tests for depression/anxiety) and “Finding Help” guides.
- ADAA (Anxiety and Depression Association of America)
- Website: adaa.org
- Focuses specifically on the prevention, treatment, and cure of anxiety and depression.
How to Help Someone Else
When you want to help but don’t know what to say.
- Be The 1 To
- Website: bethe1to.com
- Provides five evidence-based action steps for helping someone who may be suicidal.
- NAMI Family-to-Family
- A free, 8-session educational program for family, significant others, and friends to help them understand and support their loved ones.