If you or someone you care about needs immediate support, the following trusted resources offer confidential help, guidance, and referrals. Many are available 24/7.

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
  Call or text 988
  https://988lifeline.org
  Free, confidential support from trained crisis counselors and connection to local resources.
• Crisis Text Line
  Text MHA to 741‑741
  https://www.crisistextline.org
  Message with a trained crisis counselor if speaking on the phone feels difficult.

• Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
  Call 1‑800‑4‑A‑CHILD (1‑800‑422‑4453)
  https://www.childhelphotline.org
  Confidential support for child and adult survivors of abuse, including sexual abuse, with treatment referrals.

• Postpartum Support International (PSI)
• https://postpartum.net/
• A global organization dedicated to awareness, prevention, and treatment of perinatal mental health conditions, offering helplines, peer support, provider directories, and educational resources.

• Veterans Crisis Line
  Available 24/7 via phone, text, or online chat.
  Free, confidential support for veterans, service members, and their loved ones, regardless of VA enrollment.

• SAMHSA National Helpline
  Call 1‑800‑662‑HELP (4357)
  https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
  Confidential information and referrals for mental health and substance use treatment, including a searchable treatment locator.

• NAMI – National Alliance on Mental Illness
  https://www.nami.org
  Education, advocacy, and peer support for individuals and families affected by mental illness.
  Confidential information and referrals for mental health and substance use treatment, including a searchable treatment locator.

• Therapy for Black Girls
• https://therapyforblackgirls.com/
• A supportive mental health community and therapist directory focused on culturally competent care for Black women and communities of color.

If you are in immediate danger or experiencing a life‑threatening emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.