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
- Text: HOME to 741741
- Website: crisistextline.org
- Available: 24/7
Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth)
- Phone: 1-866-488-7386
- Text: START to 678-678
- Website: thetrevorproject.org
- Available: 24/7
Trans Lifeline
- US: 1-877-565-8860
- Canada: 1-877-330-6366
- Website: translifeline.org
Veterans Crisis Line
- Phone: 988, then press 1
- Text: 838255
- Website: veteranscrisisline.net
- Available: 24/7
United Kingdom
Samaritans
- Phone: 116 123
- Email: jo@samaritans.org
- Website: samaritans.org
- Available: 24/7
Shout (Text Support)
- Text: SHOUT to 85258
- Website: giveusashout.org
- Available: 24/7
Papyrus (Under 35s)
- Phone: 0800 068 4141
- Text: 07860 039967
- Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org
- Website: papyrus-uk.org
Mind
- Phone: 0300 123 3393
- Website: mind.org.uk
Australia
Lifeline
- Phone: 13 11 14
- Website: lifeline.org.au
- Available: 24/7
Beyond Blue
- Phone: 1300 22 4636
- Website: beyondblue.org.au
- Available: 24/7
Kids Helpline (5-25 years)
- Phone: 1800 55 1800
- Website: kidshelpline.com.au
- Available: 24/7
Canada
Talk Suicide Canada
- Phone: 1-833-456-4566
- Text: 45645
- Website: talksuicide.ca
- Available: 24/7
Kids Help Phone
- Phone: 1-800-668-6868
- Text: 686868
- Website: kidshelpphone.ca
- Available: 24/7
International
International Association for Suicide Prevention
- Website: iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres
- Directory of crisis centers worldwide
Mental Health Support & Therapy
These organizations provide mental health support, therapy referrals, and treatment information.
United States
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
- Phone: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
- Text: NAMI to 741741
- Website: nami.org
- Helpline hours: Mon-Fri, 10am-10pm ET
SAMHSA National Helpline (Substance Abuse)
- Phone: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
- Website: samhsa.gov
- Available: 24/7
BetterHelp (Online Therapy)
- Website: betterhelp.com
- Professional online therapy with licensed therapists
- Cost: Paid service
Psychology Today Therapist Directory
- Website: psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
- Find therapists by location and specialty
Open Path Collective (Affordable Therapy)
- Website: openpathcollective.org
- Therapy for $30-$80/session
United Kingdom
NHS Mental Health Services
- Phone: 111 (non-emergency)
- Website: nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health
- Free mental health support
Rethink Mental Illness
- Phone: 0808 801 0525
- Website: rethink.org
YoungMinds (Under 25s)
- Crisis Text: YM to 85258
- Website: youngminds.org.uk
BACP (Find a Therapist)
- Website: bacp.co.uk
- UK therapist directory
Australia
headspace (12-25 years)
- Website: headspace.org.au
- Free mental health support for young people
SANE Australia
- Phone: 1800 187 263
- Website: sane.org
Global
BetterHelp (International)
- Website: betterhelp.com
- Online therapy in multiple countries
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.
How to Talk to Someone About Suicide
AFSP: afsp.org/talk-to-someone
Samaritans: samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/if-youre-worried-about-someone-else
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
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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