Resources
Getting help can feel overwhelming, even when you know you need it. So, we've put together a list of resources to support you in your healing journey. Below, you'll find crisis resources for mental health, sexual assault, and domestic violence. You'll also find search tools to help you identify therapists who are uniquely suited to support you, along with options for support groups and online therapeutic and psychiatric care.
Remember, you are not alone. Even when it feels like it, we promise there are people out there who will see you, hear you, and care about you and what you're going through. Don't ever give up. You are worth fighting for.
Mental Health Crisis Resources
Call, text, or chat
Free and confidential
Available 24/7
Anyone can contact the Lifeline for help
Dial 988, then press 1
Or, text 838255
You can also chat online
Free and confidential
Available 24/7
Note: You do not have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to
use this service
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
1-833-TLC-MAMA (833-852-6262)
You can also text that number
Free and confidential
Available 24/7
For those who are pregnant, recently gave birth, and/or
their families
Free & Low-Cost Treatment Options for Mental Health
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
Call Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET
Free, nationwide peer-support service
They provide information, resource referrals, and support to
people living with mental health conditions, their caregivers, and mental
health providers
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Free and low-cost treatment options for mental health
See also:
Finding a Mental Health Provider
Therapist
A general term for a licensed professional trained to help people manage emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges through talk therapy. Therapists can include social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, and psychologists.
Psychology Today Therapist Finder
Psychologist
A mental health professional with a doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) who is trained to diagnose and treat mental health conditions using therapy. Psychologists typically do not prescribe medication, but they can provide psychological testing and specialized therapy approaches.
American Psychological Association Psychologist Finder
Psychiatrist
A medical doctor (MD or DO) who specializes in mental health. Psychiatrists can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medication, and may also provide therapy, though many focus primarily on medication management.
Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Finder
Online Therapy and Psychiatric Care
When we lived in rural Colorado, we had to get creative when we needed mental health care.
Kyle had a good experience with BetterHelp for virtual therapy.
Amanda had a good experience with Brightside for virtual psychiatric care. She does not recommend Hers online mental health services.
We had such a negative experience with ReGain for couples therapy that we recommend steering clear of it.
The Forbes list of best online therapy services of 2025 can be found here.
Sexual Violence Crisis Resources
The National Sexual Assault Online Hotline
800-656-HOPE (4673)
Call or chat on their website
Free and confidential
Available 24/7
Sexual Violence Support
Here are Amanda's favorite resources for support, statistics, and general information.
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the
nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates
the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE, online.rainn.org y rainn.org/es) in partnership with more
than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country and
operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense. RAINN also
carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure
that perpetrators are brought to justice.
The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) is the
leading nonprofit in providing information and tools to prevent and respond to
sexual violence. NSVRC translates research and trends into best practices that
help individuals, communities and service providers achieve real and lasting
change. The center also works with the media to promote informed reporting.
Every April, NSVRC leads Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), a campaign to
educate and engage the public in addressing this widespread issue. NSVRC is
also one of the three founding organizations of RALIANCE, a national, collaborative
initiative dedicated to creating equitable, respectful, and safe environments.
NSVRC is a primary division of Respect
Together.
Domestic Violence Crisis Resources
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Or, text “START” to 88788
There are also chat and AI features available on the website
Free and confidential
Available 24/7
Domestic Violence Support
The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV)'s
mission is to lead, mobilize and raise their voices to support efforts
that demand a change of conditions that lead to domestic violence such as
patriarchy, privilege, racism, sexism, and classism. They are dedicated to
supporting survivors and holding offenders accountable and supporting
advocates.
A project of the National Domestic Violence Hotline, love
is respect offers 24/7 information, support, and advocacy to young people
between the ages of 13 and 26 who have questions or concerns about their
romantic relationships. We also provide support to concerned friends and family
members, teachers, counselors, and other service providers through the same
free and confidential services via phone, text, and live chat.