Mental Health Resources
You are not alone.
You deserve care, connection, and support.
Impending Joy does not provide therapy, medical care, or crisis support. If you are in immediate danger or need urgent help, please contact local emergency services or one of the resources below.
U.S. Crisis Support
If you need someone to talk to right now:
988 Lifeline and Crisis Support
Call or text 988 to reach trained crisis counselors 24/7 for emotional support, suicidal thoughts, or overwhelming distress.
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor via text. Available 24/7 for any mental health struggle.
Call 877-565-8860 for peer support from trans-led operators offering confidential, affirming crisis support.
Text START to 678-678 or call 866-488-7386 for crisis support, counseling, and safe space for LGBTQ+ youth.
International Support
If you’re outside the U.S., you can find helplines in your country through:
Global network providing emotional support to prevent suicide. Offers country-specific helplines.
International Suicide Hotlines — IASP
A directory of international crisis centers and suicide-prevention hotlines.
Lifeline International Directory
Search for mental health and crisis support organizations across different countries.
Mental Health Organizations
Organizations offering education, support, and community:
AFSP — American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Provides resources, research, advocacy, and support for people affected by suicide.
NAMI — National Alliance on Mental Illness
Offers support groups, education, and helplines for individuals and families affected by mental illness.
Provides information, screenings, education, and tools for maintaining mental wellness.
Focused on protecting emotional health and preventing suicide for teens and young adults.
Nonprofit offering hope, community stories, and mental health resources.
The largest U.S. organization supporting survivors of sexual assault, offering hotlines and crisis counseling.
LGBTQ+ & Identity-Specific Support
Identity-affirming support for LGBTQ+ individuals and marginalized communities:
Crisis counseling, peer support, and resources for LGBTQ+ youth.
Peer-led hotline providing compassionate, confidential support for trans individuals.
A peer support hotline prioritizing Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities, including LGBTQ+ individuals.
Support and resources for LGBTQ+ older adults, staffed by caring, trained volunteers.
Grief & Loss Support
Support for grief, loss, and transitions:
Resources and support for children, teens, and families grieving a death.
Articles, tools, courses, and community support for navigating grief at any stage.
Group support programs offered through local communities and faith organizations.
Finding Therapy and Ongoing Support
Finding a therapist or long-term support:
The largest directory of licensed therapists, psychiatrists, and counselors, with detailed filters for specialties.
A directory of culturally responsive, LGBTQ+ affirming, trauma-informed therapists.
A nonprofit offering affordable therapy options with sliding-scale providers.
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Disclaimer: This page is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Impending Joy does not provide therapy, counseling, or crisis services. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact your local emergency number or one of the crisis resources listed above.