Resources

This is a website dedicated to helping couples build better relationships, however for some challenges and issues you face, you may want or need to work individually with a therapist. The resources below can help you find the help you need:

How to Choose a Therapist

https://www.apa.org/topics/choose-therapist

Find a Therapist

https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2010/05/locate-a-therapist

https://www.socialworkers.org/

http://finder.psychiatry.org/

Crisis Text Line

  • Text 741741

The Crisis Text Line serves anyone in the United States with this confidential and free 24/7 text line, connecting you with a trained crisis counselor.

SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline

  • 1-800-985-5990 or Text "TalkWithUs" to 66746

Available to anyone in the US and its territories, SAMHSA's 24/7 disaster distress helpline provides immediate crisis counseling if you are experiencing stress, anxiety, and other symptoms as a result of man-made or natural disaster—including pandemics.

National Domestic Violence Hotline

  • 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text "LOVEIS" to 22522

The 24/7 National Domestic Violence Hotline provides confidential assistance to anyone experiencing domestic violence or questioning whether or not they are in an abusive relationship. Online chat with trained advocates is also available through the website.

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline

  • 1-800-4-A-Child or 1-800-422-4453

Dedicated to the prevention of child abuse, this 24/7 hotline is staffed by professional crisis counselors and translators who provide help and emergency/social service referrals in over 170 languages. Online chat with a trained professional is also available through the website.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

  • 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

This national toll-free number—available 24/7—connects to local crisis centers where a trained worker will provide confidential support to people who are experiencing suicidal thoughts or emotional distress.

Veterans Crisis Line

  • 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or Text 838255

Veterans or Service members in crisis can call this helpline at any time of day to reach specially-trained VA responders. Friends, family members, and loved ones can also find support through this portal.

SAMHSA National Helpline

  • 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Operated 24/7, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline provides information and referrals if you or a loved one are facing mental health and/or substance use issues. The confidential service does not provide counseling, but can direct you to helpful resources, treatment facilities, and support groups in your area.

National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Helpline

  • 1-800-931-2237

Available Monday through Friday, the NEDA Helpline offers phone and chat support for yourself or a loved one who is coping with an eating disorder, and quick access to a crisis text line if needed.

Rape Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN)

  • 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

With both phone and online chat options, the 24/7 RAINN helpline provides access to support from trained staff, who can help direct you to a local health facility with experience caring for survivors of sexual assault, as well as resources for healing, recovery, long-term support, and more.

LGBT National Hotline

  • 1-888-843-4564

With hours Monday through Saturday, the LGBT National Hotline provides one-to-one peer support and a confidential safe space for anyone to talk about issues with coming out, gender or sexual identity, relationship concerns, bullying, self-harm, and more.

The Trevor Project

  • 1-866-488-7386 or Text "START" to 678678

With phone, chat, and text options, The Trevor Project is a national organization providing 24/7 crisis intervention to LGBTQ young people.

National Runaway Safeline

  • 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929)

Available 24/7, the National Runaway Safeline is a crisis hotline, online service, and judgment-free safe space for runaways and homeless young people.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) HelpLine

  • 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)

The NAMI HelpLine is a nationwide peer-support service, not a crisis line, but it does provide information, resource referrals, and community support if you or someone you know are living with a mental health condition. Note that NAMI is not currently taking calls due to the coronavirus pandemic.