Emotional Support
NAMI National Warmline Directory lists Warmlines by state, hours of availability, and services offered (call, chat, text). Warmlines are free, confidential emotional support hotlines staffed by peer-specialists with lived experience with mental health conditions.
BEAM - Heart Space: A Virtual Healing Circle created by Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective (BEAM), a monthly, online support group and emotional skills building space for Black folks looking to learn, support and grow in their own healing.
DeafLEAD provides 24/7 crisis intervention, advocacy, case management, interpreting, and mental health support services to victims of crime who are Deaf, hard of hearing, DeafBlind, and late-deafened individuals and their families. Contact through Deaf Crisis Line [VP]: 321-800-3323, or by text: Type “HAND” to 839863, or call 573-445-5005. Also offers free mental health services to Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind and Late-Deafened Victims and their families, including children.
National Alliance for Hispanic Health focuses on improving the health and wellbeing of Hispanics through improving the quality of care and its availability to all. The organization runs the Su Familia Helpline which provides free reliable and confidential health information in Spanish and English to help callers navigate the health system. Staffed by bilingual health promotion advisors who provide basic information on a wide range of health topics including mental health. Additionally, they have an up-to-date database enabling health promotion advisors to refer callers to health care services in their community. To reach the Su Familia Helpline call (866) 783-2645, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET.
South Asian Mental Health Initiative and Network is an organization dedicated to improving the mental health of the South Asian community through educational programs on the importance of mental health and wellness and improved access to care. Has a South Asian Therapist Directory and support groups. Also runs a confidential HelpLine staffed by trained staff member or a mental health clinician that provide support, guidance, information and, if needed, a referral to a culturally-competent mental health clinician in your area. They can also help you find local resources and navigate the mental health system. Call (732) 902-2561 or email at info@samhin.org between the hours of 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. ET daily. Their HelpLine is not a crisis helpline.
Teen Line is a teen hotline providing emotional support and education on common crises or issues to teens via phone, text, chat, email and message boards. You can contact Teen Line at (800) 852-8336 or by texting TEEN to 839863 Monday through Friday between 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. PT.
Therapinxy is a space where ancestral healing and mental health services intersect. Their mission is to build Filipino resiliency through collective care, kapwa, and liberation. They envision a future where Filipin@/xs have self-determination and are able to thrive. They create spaces to destigmatize mental health, access to wellness resources, and uplift therapists and healers so that you can self-care and collectively care without shame or stigma. Has a Finder for Therapists and Healers for Filipino/a/x People.
Trevor Project - TrevorSpace offers an affirming, online community for LGBTQ young people between the ages of 13-24 years old. With members from around the world, you can explore your identity, get advice, find support, and make friends in a moderated community intentionally designed for you.
Tribe Wellness Community is a free, online peer support groups, forums and chat rooms offering members a safe place to connect about mental health challenges related to addiction, anxiety, depression, OCD and a dedicated group for teens.
Your Life Your Voice provides ways for teens to get help via call, text and email. Their trained counselors are able to offer advice for real life situations and they can be reached 24/7 via phone at (800) 448-3000 or by texting VOICE to 20121. They also provide tips and tools on their website for a number of issues such as coping skills, transitioning to adulthood, anxiety, abuse, identity, depression and more.