Resources for Grief & Mental Health
Whether you need someone to talk to, want to read stories like yours, or anything in between, these resources have you covered. There’s always someone here to help. TGS is not responsible for content on these sites.
Urgent Support Resources
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Mental Health Support + Self Harm Prevention
If you're thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, visit the website or call 988 for support. Available 24/7 across the United States (Formerly: The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline)
Crisis Text Line
Mental Health Support + Self Harm Prevention
Support for any crisis. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from their secure online platform. The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment online or by texting HOME to 741741.
The Trevor Project
LGBTQ+ Mental Health Support + Self Harm Prevention
The leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ+ young people under 25.
Trans Lifeline
Transgender Mental Health Support + Self Harm Prevention
A peer support service run by trans people, for trans and questioning callers. Their operators are located all over the U.S. and Canada, and are all trans-identified. If you are in crisis or just need someone to talk to, even if it's about whether or not you are trans, give them a call. They will do their best to support you and provide resources.
Grief Resources
Modern Loss
Grief Stories
“Modern Loss is a place to share the unspeakably taboo, unbelievably hilarious, and unexpectedly beautiful terrain of navigating your life after a death. Beginners welcome.”
What’s Your Grief
Grief Stories
“You don’t have to grieve alone. What’s Your Grief? is a place for grief articles, courses, creativity, sharing, community & more.”
SLAP’D: Surviving Life After A Parent Dies
Teen Grief Stories
“SLAP'D is the social media for teens who have lost a parent to find hope and connection through shared experiences.”
Mental Health Resources
TWLOHA: To Write Love on Her Arms
Mental Health Support + Stories
“To Write Love On Her Arms is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide.”
NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness
Mental Health Support
“We are dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. Our Alliance includes more than 700 NAMI State Organizations and Affiliates who work in your community to raise awareness and provide support and education to those in need.”
The Mental Health Coalition
Mental Health Support
A group of leading mental health organizations, brands, and individuals who are working to destigmatize mental health conditions and change the way people talk about and care for their mental health.
notOK App®
Support App
notOK App® is a free digital panic button to get you immediate support via text, phone call, or GPS location when you’re struggling to reach out.
Therapist Aid
Mental Health Support
Provides free evidence-based education and therapy tools.