RESOURCES

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

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

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.

Trevor Project

The leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ+ young people under 25.

Trans Lifeline

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.

Modern Loss

Modern Loss shares a diverse range of stories about grief. While it is intended for adult readers, many of the stories they share apply to teenage grief, as well.

What's Your Grief

A place for support, sharing, resources, and more.

The Dougy Center

Support for grieving children, teens, young adults, and their families.

The Grief Reality

Sisters Evee and Katie created The Grief Reality after they lost their mum to cancer. They share blog posts about their grief and accept guest posts.

SLAP'D

Surviving Life After a Parent Dies (SLAP'D) is a place where teenagers can come together and support each other through grief.

Eluna

Support for children and families impacted by grief or addiction. They also offer an extensive resources database.

Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors

TAP provides comfort, care, and resources for the families of America's fallen heroes.

To Write Love on Her Arms

TWLOHA is a nonprofit that's dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, self-injury, addiction, and suicide.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

AFSP is a voluntary health organization that's saving lives and bringing hope to peole affected by suicide.

The Children's Society

A national charity that's fighting for the hope and happiness of young people facing abuse, neglect, and exploitation. They offer resources on a wide variety of subjects.

The JED Foundation

A nonprofit organization that's preventing suicide and protecting the emotional health of teens and young adults.

Mental Health Coalition

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.

National Alliance on Mental Illness

NAMI is a grassroots mental health organization that's dedicated to building better lives for Americans who are affected by mental illness.

notOK App

An app that allows help to just be one click away. When you're feeling "notOK," the app allows you to quickly contact your trusted friends and family.

Therapist Aid

Provides free evidence-based education and therapy tools.

Young Minds

A UK charity that's fighting for the mental health of children and young people.