Support does not have to wait until therapy feels financially possible.

Here’s a collection of trusted tools, grounding resources, and supportive pathways you can return to when you need care, clarity, or connection.

Whether you need something for this moment, a way to better understand what you are feeling, or a next step toward deeper support, I hope these resources help you feel a little more held.

Free support and mental health education

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

Free support groups, educational resources, and local community connections.

Mental Health America

Free mental health screenings, practical coping tools, and educational resources.

7 Cups

Free emotional support through trained listeners and peer support communities.

Grounding, reflection, and nervous system care

Insight Timer

A large library of free guided meditations, breathwork, sleep support, and grounding practices.

Calm

Meditation, sleep stories, and practices that support rest and nervous system regulation.

Headspace

A simple and approachable starting point for mindfulness and meditation.

Daylio

A gentle mood-tracking app that can help you notice patterns, triggers, and emotional shifts over time.

Wysa

Guided emotional check-ins and cognitive behavioral coping tools.

If you need support right now

If you are in immediate emotional distress or need urgent support, these resources are available 24/7.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call or text 988 for free, confidential support.

Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.

SAMHSA National Helpline 1-800-662-HELP (4357) for treatment referrals and mental health support resources.

Lower-Cost Therapy Options

Open Path Psychotherapy Collective

Reduced-fee therapy with licensed clinicians.

Community mental health centers

Many offer sliding-scale services based on income and local availability.

General Community Resources (211)

By texting your zip code to 898-211, you can find help with housing, food, utility assistance, and more.