Crisis, Text, & Chat Hotlines (24/7)
Immediate, confidential support for when things feel heavy.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The nationwide three-digit number for immediate connection to trained counselors. Specialized support is available for Veterans (Press 1), Spanish speakers (Press 2), and LGBTQI+ youth (Press 3).
Contact: Call or Text 988 | Spanish: Text AYUDA to 988.
Alzheimer's Associations 24/7 Helpline
Immediate access to information, local resources, crisis assistance, and emotional support
Contact: (880) 272-3900
Crisis Text Line
A global non-profit providing free, 24/7 text-based crisis intervention.
Contact: Text HOME to 741741.
Disaster Distress Helpline
Immediate counseling for those experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. Multilingual and confidential.
Contact: Call or Text 1-800-985-5990.
National Child Abuse Hotline
Dedicated to the prevention of child abuse. Counselors provide crisis intervention and information.
Contact: Call or Text 1-800-422-4453.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Essential support for those experiencing domestic or "intimate partner" violence.
Contact: Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) | Text "START" to 88788.
National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN)
Connects survivors with confidential support and local resources.
Contact: Call 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).
Online Therapy & Professional Support
Finding the right clinical "ingredients" for your journey.
Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator
A federal search tool to find local mental health and substance use facilities in your area.
7Cups
Offers free, anonymous emotional support via trained volunteer listeners and 24/7 chat rooms.
BetterHelp
The world’s largest online therapy platform, matching users with licensed, accredited therapists via video and text.
Cerebral
An online mental health program that focuses on milestones and goal-tracking for long-term progress.
Charlie Health
Personalized virtual Intensive Outpatient Programming (IOP) that accepts insurance, focusing on sustainable healing.
Rula Health
A platform that matches you with licensed providers covered by your insurance, often resulting in low co-pays.
Talkspace
Convenient and affordable online therapy accessible through your phone or computer, with or without insurance.
The Center for Prolonged Grief
The Center for Prolonged Grief at Columbia University provides evidence-based resources, specialized training, and clinical tools to understand and treat prolonged grief disorder. The platform offers invaluable support resources, self-assessment questionnaires, and educational guides designed to help individuals, families, and mental health professionals recognize the difference between natural grief healing and stuck, complicated grief loops, and to provide a clear pathway toward emotional adaptation and recovery.
The Center for Porlonged Grief - Webinars
Upward Behavioral Health
A dedicated clinical practice offering professional, individualized therapy and mental health services designed to guide clients through life's challenges. By combining evidence-based treatments with a compassionate, client-centered approach, the practice empowers individuals to process trauma, manage anxiety or depression, and build the practical emotional resilience needed to move forward.
Self-Help Tools, Education & Mental Health Fitness
Apps and resources to train your brain daily and provide information/insight on mental health-related topics.
Happify
Science-based games and activities rooted in CBT and positive psychology to help reduce stress and anxiety.
Headspace Care
On-demand mental health coaching, mindfulness content, and meditation tools to build resiliency.
International Society of Traumatic Stress Studies
The International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS) is a premier global interdisciplinary organization dedicated to the research, clinical treatment, and advocacy of traumatic stress. The platform hosts an extensive archive of evidence-based resources, clinical practice guidelines, public education materials, and trauma research insights designed to help clinicians, researchers, and the public effectively understand, prevent, and mitigate the long-term psychological impacts of severe trauma.
Mental Health America (MHA)
Offers free online mental health screenings, worksheets, and guides on seeking professional help.
Moodfit
A "fitness app for your brain" that helps you track your mood, nutrition, and exercise while learning CBT skills.
NAMI: Treatment & Recovery
Comprehensive guides on therapy types, medications, and holistic recovery methods.
The Trevor Project
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention services specifically for LGBTQ youth ages 13-24.
Contact: Text START to 678-678 | Call 1-866-488-7386.
Sophrosyne Mental Health
The Sophrosyne Mental Health website provides an extensive educational platform that breaks down complex psychiatric drug classes—such as antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and stimulants—and clarifies how they interact with neurotransmitters in the brain. Through comprehensive directories and plain-language guides, the site acts as an invaluable toolkit designed to reduce stigma and help individuals safely demystify their psychiatric prescription options.
Helping Others & Advocacy
How to be a first responder for the people you love.
5 Action Steps to Help Someone (NIMH)
Evidence-based steps you can take to support someone in emotional pain or crisis.
Erika’s Lighthouse
Provides free mental health education programs for schools and families to raise awareness about depression.
NAMI StigmaFree Toolkit
Strategies for businesses and community leaders to eliminate judgment and support mental health in the workplace.
Retrieving Freedom Puppy Fostering
A unique way to give back by fostering puppies on their journey to becoming Service Dogs for Veterans and children.
Federal & Regulatory Resources
Government-backed directories for low-cost and specialized care.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Information on eligibility and enrollment for federal mental health programs.
HRSA (Health Resources and Services Administration)
Find affordable healthcare through community clinics that offer sliding-fee scales based on income.
MedlinePlus (NLM)
A trusted directory of health practitioners and organizations for various medical and mental health needs.
SAMHSA National Helpline
24/7 treatment referral and information service for mental and substance use disorders.
Contact: 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
Specialized Support (Children, Veterans, LGBTQ+, First Responders, and Various Others)
Targeted resources for the unique challenges of specific communities.
Alzhemiher's Association
The leading global voluntary health organization dedicated to Alzheimer's care, support, and research. The platform offers an extensive directory of 24/7 care hotlines, local support groups, educational tools, and clinical trial connections designed to empower individuals living with dementia, guide their caregivers, and accelerate global research toward prevention and a cure.
Blue H.E.L.P. / 1st Help
A dedicated suicide prevention resource and data collection hub specifically for law enforcement.
Copline
A confidential, 24/7 peer-support hotline for active and retired law enforcement officers.
Contact: 1-800-267-5463.
Eldercare Locator
Connects older adults and their families to local support services.
Contact: 1-800-677-1116.
Fire/EMS Helpline (NVFC)
Free, confidential behavioral health support specifically for fire and EMS personnel.
Contact: 1-888-731-FIRE (3473).
K9s For Warriors
Provides highly-trained Service Dogs to military Veterans suffering from PTSD, TBI, or military sexual trauma.
National Child Traumatic Stress Studies (NCTSN)
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) is a premier national resource dedicated to raising the standard of care and improving access to services for traumatized children, their families, and communities. The platform provides an extensive directory of evidence-based interventions, clinical training, and educational materials designed to help frontline professionals, educators, and caregivers recognize, treat, and mitigate the long-term psychological impact of childhood trauma.
Resolve: The National Infertility Association
A premier national nonprofit dedicated to supporting and empowering individuals struggling to build a family. The platform provides a vast directory of free support groups, educational resources, and corporate standard guides designed to help people navigate the medical and emotional complexities of infertility, while leading systemic advocacy efforts to ensure equal access to all family-building options.
Trans Lifeline
A grassroots hotline offering emotional and financial support to trans people—by trans people.
Contact: 1-877-565-8860.
The Teen Coping Framework & Therapist Resources — Katie K. May
This specific segment of the platform focuses on The Teen Coping Framework, an actionable methodology designed by therapist Katie K. May to help adolescents navigate intense emotional distress, anxiety, and social pressures. The framework provides structured coping mechanisms that translate clinical strategies into relatable, everyday practices for teens, while offering specialized tools, workshop blueprints, and documentation templates for mental health professionals to effectively support adolescent resilience and emotional regulation.
VA National Center for PTSD (NCPTSD)
The National Center for PTSD, operated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, is the world's leading research and educational authority on trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder. The platform provides a vast directory of evidence-based toolkits, self-screeners, treatment locators, and mobile apps designed to help veterans, trauma survivors, families, and healthcare professionals understand, manage, and treat the psychological impacts of trauma.
Veterans Crisis Line
Connects Veterans and their loved ones with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders.
Contact: Dial 988 then Press 1 | Text 838255.
Return to Zero: HOPE
A dedicated non-profit organization providing compassionate support, clinical resources, and community healing for individuals and families navigating pregnancy and infant loss, termination for medical reasons (TFMR), and infertility trauma. The platform offers specialized virtual support groups, holistic wellness retreats, and educational materials designed to help parents process profound grief, while equipping healthcare providers with the trauma-informed training needed to deliver empathetic, comprehensive care.
Support Groups & Community
Peer-led healing and connection.
DBSA (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance)
Free online and local support groups specifically for those living with mood disorders.
HeyPeers
A safe platform to find peer support groups, one-to-one coaching, and private chatrooms.
Whole Parent Foundation
Focused on compassionate mental health support for parents to prevent intergenerational trauma.
Wellness & Neuro-Tech Patches
Wearable support for your nervous system and mood.
Kind Patches
Vegan and cruelty-free transdermal patches designed to deliver natural ingredients like Ashwagandha, L-Theanine, and Lion’s Mane directly through the skin. They offer specific "Mood+," "Focus," and "Sleep" options to help balance your daily mix without the digestive "ick" of pills.
Best For: Emotional balance, mental clarity, and steady-release stress support.
Super Patches
Utilizing "Vibrotactile Technology," these drug-free patches feature a unique ridged pattern (similar to a QR code) that interacts with your skin's neural receptors. This sends specific signals to the brain to help manage pain, anxiety, and focus almost instantaneously.
Best For: Immediate nervous system regulation, ADHD support (Focus Patch), and drug-free pain management.
Sensory & Grounding Tools
Tools to calm the "Belly" and soothe the "Brain."
Bearaby Cotton Napper (Weighted Blanket)
A plant-based, hand-knitted weighted blanket that uses deep touch pressure to stimulate serotonin and reduce cortisol. Unlike traditional blankets, the open-knit design is breathable—no "poor tummy" overheating here!
Best For: Anxiety, insomnia, and sensory processing.
Hatch Restore 3 (Smart Sleep Assistant)
A bedside device that combines a sound machine, sunrise alarm, and guided meditations. It helps you build a "Safe Mix" for your morning and evening routines by waking you up with light instead of a jarring phone alarm.
Best For: Regulating your circadian rhythm and reducing morning anxiety.
Theragun Sense (Percussive Massage)
A quiet, handheld massager that combines percussive therapy with a built-in heart rate sensor for guided breathwork. It helps physically release the stress stored in your muscles while calming your nervous system.
Best For: Physical stress release and lowering your heart rate during a spike.
Mindset & Habit Tracking
Taking control of your narrative, one page at a time.
Panda Planner (Wellness-Focused)
A daily planner built on the principles of positive psychology. It includes sections for gratitude, focus, and reflection to help you track your progress without the "scale for everything" obsession.
Best For: Building healthy habits and maintaining a "Glass Half Full" perspective.
Verilux HappyLight Luxe (SAD Lamp)
A UV-free therapy lamp that mimics natural sunlight. Just 20–30 minutes a day can help boost your mood and energy levels, especially during those grey Missouri winters.
Best For: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and boosting morning dopamine.
Technology & Mental Health Support
Skipit
An AI-powered media tool designed to give users control over their viewing experiences by automatically detecting and filtering out distressing scenes or explicit content in real time. Available via a web extension, a smart TV app, and a mobile overlay, the platform allows individuals to select customizable trigger preferences—such as violence, self-harm, or sexual content—and provides automated scene skipping, blurring, or gentle warnings so users can enjoy mainstream streaming content safely and comfortably.