If you need access to mental health resources, please see the following:
• The National Alliance on Mental Illness helpline is 1-888-950-6264 (NAMI) and provides information and referral services; GoodTherapy.org is an association of mental health professionals from more than 25 countries who support efforts to reduce harm in therapy.
• The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) offers a National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline (call 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or chat online) to connect you with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area.
• The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is open 24/7 to provide free, confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress across the US.
• Befrienders Worldwide is a global network (available in 32 countries) that will connect you to a hotline in your area. They aim to provide a safe, open space for you to talk via telephone helplines, SMS messaging, face-to-face, internet chat, outreach, and local partnerships.
• The Trevor Project specializes in providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25. They can be reached 24/7 by phone (1-866-488-7386), text (if you’re in the US or Canada, text TALK to 741741 for free; if you’re in the UK, text TALK to 85258; and if you’re in Ireland, text TALK to 50808), or chat.
• The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) helps you find treatment if you’re struggling with substance abuse (in which case, you can call their National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357)); experiencing stress, anxiety, and other depression-like symptoms (call their Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990); or are a veteran in crises (call their Veteran’s Crisis Line at 1-800-273-TALK (8255)).
• The National Eating Disorders Association helpline is 1-800-931-2237; for 24/7 crisis support, text “NEDA” to 741741.
Rachel Carter is a health and wellness expert dedicated to helping readers lead healthier lives. With a background in nutrition, she offers evidence-based advice on fitness, nutrition, and mental well-being.
