Mental Health Resources

SoulWhisp is here to listen, but sometimes you need more than listening. Below are trusted resources for crisis support, therapy, mental health information, and specialized help.

Different tools work for different people and different situations. SoulWhisp offers private AI listening for when human connection feels out of reach—but if you need professional therapy, emergency intervention, or human support, the resources below can help.

If you're in immediate danger, don't wait. Call emergency services (911/999/112) or a crisis hotline right now. These resources are staffed by trained professionals who can provide immediate help.

Crisis Support - Get Help Now

If you're in crisis or thinking about suicide, these services provide immediate support 24/7.

United States

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

  • Phone: 988 (call or text)
  • Website: 988lifeline.org
  • Available: 24/7
  • Languages: English, Spanish, and 240+ languages via interpretation

Crisis Text Line

Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth)

Trans Lifeline

Veterans Crisis Line

United Kingdom

Samaritans

Shout (Text Support)

Papyrus (Under 35s)

Mind

Australia

Lifeline

Beyond Blue

Kids Helpline (5-25 years)

Canada

Talk Suicide Canada

Kids Help Phone

International

International Association for Suicide Prevention

Mental Health Support & Therapy

These organizations provide mental health support, therapy referrals, and treatment information.

United States

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)

SAMHSA National Helpline (Substance Abuse)

BetterHelp (Online Therapy)

  • Website: betterhelp.com
  • Professional online therapy with licensed therapists
  • Cost: Paid service

Psychology Today Therapist Directory

Open Path Collective (Affordable Therapy)

United Kingdom

NHS Mental Health Services

Rethink Mental Illness

YoungMinds (Under 25s)

BACP (Find a Therapist)

Australia

headspace (12-25 years)

SANE Australia

Global

BetterHelp (International)

7 Cups

  • Website: 7cups.com
  • Free emotional support via trained volunteer listeners
  • Available: 24/7

Specialized Support

Resources for specific mental health issues and communities.

Addiction & Substance Abuse

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

Website: aa.org — 12-step support for alcohol addiction

Narcotics Anonymous (NA)

Website: na.org — 12-step support for drug addiction

SMART Recovery

Website: smartrecovery.org — Science-based addiction recovery

Al-Anon (Family Members)

Website: al-anon.org — Support for families of alcoholics

Eating Disorders

National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)

Phone: 1-800-931-2237 · Text: NEDA to 741741 · Website: nationaleatingdisorders.org

Beat (UK)

Phone: 0808 801 0677 · Website: beateatingdisorders.org.uk

Domestic Violence & Abuse

National Domestic Violence Hotline (US)

Phone: 1-800-799-7233 · Text: START to 88788 · Website: thehotline.org · Available: 24/7

Women's Aid (UK)

Website: womensaid.org.uk — Live chat available

1800RESPECT (Australia)

Phone: 1800 737 732 · Website: 1800respect.org.au

Sexual Assault

RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)

Phone: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) · Website: rainn.org · Available: 24/7

Rape Crisis (UK)

Phone: 0808 500 2222 · Website: rapecrisis.org.uk

LGBTQ+ Support

The Trevor Project

Phone: 1-866-488-7386 · Text: START to 678-678 · Website: thetrevorproject.org

LGBT Foundation (UK)

Phone: 0345 330 30 30 · Website: lgbt.foundation

PFLAG (Parents, Families, Friends)

Website: pflag.org — Support for LGBTQ+ people and families

Veterans & Military

Veterans Crisis Line

Phone: 988, press 1 · Website: veteranscrisisline.net

Combat Stress (UK)

Phone: 0800 138 1619 · Website: combatstress.org.uk

Grief & Loss

The Compassionate Friends (Child Loss)

Phone: 1-877-969-0010 · Website: compassionatefriends.org

Cruse Bereavement Support (UK)

Phone: 0808 808 1677 · Website: cruse.org.uk

What's Your Grief

Website: whatsyourgrief.com — Resources for all types of grief

Self-Harm

S.A.F.E. Alternatives

Phone: 1-800-DONT-CUT (1-800-366-8288) · Website: selfinjury.com

Harmless (UK)

Website: harmless.org.uk — Self-harm support and resources

Mental Health Information & Education

Learn more about mental health conditions, treatment options, and self-care.

Mental Health America

Website: mhanational.org — Free mental health screening tools

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Website: nimh.nih.gov — Research-based mental health information

Mind (UK)

Website: mind.org.uk — Comprehensive mental health information

Psych Hub

Website: psychhub.com — Free mental health education videos

Headspace (Meditation App)

Website: headspace.com — Meditation and mindfulness

Calm (Mental Wellness App)

Website: calm.com — Meditation, sleep, and relaxation

Financial Assistance for Mental Health Care

If cost is preventing you from getting help, these resources may help.

Open Path Collective

Website: openpathcollective.org — Therapy for $30-$80/session

SAMHSA Treatment Locator

Website: findtreatment.gov — Find free or low-cost treatment

Medicaid (US)

Website: medicaid.gov — Free/low-cost health insurance

NHS (UK)

Website: nhs.uk — Free mental health services

Medicare (Australia)

Website: servicesaustralia.gov.au/medicare — Subsidized mental health care

Books & Reading Resources

Books that have helped others understand and cope with mental health struggles.

On Suicide & Crisis

  • “Night Falls Fast” by Kay Redfield Jamison
  • “Reasons to Stay Alive” by Matt Haig
  • “The Noonday Demon” by Andrew Solomon

On Depression

  • “Feeling Good” by David D. Burns
  • “The Upward Spiral” by Alex Korb
  • “Lost Connections” by Johann Hari

On Anxiety

  • “Dare” by Barry McDonagh
  • “The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook” by Edmund Bourne
  • “My Age of Anxiety” by Scott Stossel

On Trauma

  • “The Body Keeps the Score” by Bessel van der Kolk
  • “Complex PTSD” by Pete Walker
  • “What Happened to You?” by Bruce D. Perry & Oprah Winfrey

On Addiction

  • “In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts” by Gabor Maté
  • “The Recovering” by Leslie Jamison
  • “Quit Like a Woman” by Holly Whitaker

Apps & Digital Tools

Digital tools that may help with mental health management.

Crisis Apps

  • notOK App (iOS/Android) — Send alert to trusted contacts
  • MY3 (iOS/Android) — Suicide safety planning app

Mood Tracking

  • Daylio (iOS/Android) — Mood diary
  • Moodpath (iOS/Android) — Depression screening

Therapy & Support

  • BetterHelp (iOS/Android) — Online therapy
  • Talkspace (iOS/Android) — Online therapy
  • 7 Cups (iOS/Android) — Peer support

Meditation & Mindfulness

  • Headspace (iOS/Android)
  • Calm (iOS/Android)
  • Insight Timer (iOS/Android) — Free

Self-Harm Alternatives

  • Calm Harm (iOS/Android) — Urge management

How to Help Someone in Crisis

If someone you know is struggling, these resources can help you support them.

QPR Training (Question, Persuade, Refer)

Website: qprinstitute.com — Free suicide prevention training

Mental Health First Aid

Website: mentalhealthfirstaid.org — Training in mental health support

Supporting Someone with Depression

Mind: mind.org.uk/information-support/helping-someone-else

Supporting Someone with an Eating Disorder

NEDA: nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/friends-family

Important Disclaimer

These resources are provided for informational purposes only. SoulWhisp does not endorse or guarantee the quality of any external organization or service. We recommend researching any resource before using it.

If you're in immediate danger, call emergency services (911/999/112) or go to your nearest emergency room.

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