30 Mental Health Resources When You Can’t Afford a Therapist
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Nearly every person could benefit from mental health therapy, but it can be terribly expensive. Thankfully, there’s a whole world of free help available to help you with just about every issue, whether kicking an addiction, managing emotions, finding a group of like-minded peers, or recovering from trauma.
To save you some searching, I’ve compiled a list of 30 great mental health call centers and support groups available to everyone. They’re arranged alphabetically by type. If you have any other great numbers or organizations to add to this list, please message me!
Call Centers and Hotlines:
1. Borderline Personality Disorder Resource Center: 1-888-694-2273
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder or suffer from symptoms of BPD, the social workers staffing the Borderline Personality Disorder Resource Center’s hotline can give you information about local resources and provide immediate phone counseling.
2. Disaster Distress Hotline: 1-800-985-5990
If you’ve been the victim of a disaster, this is your go-to contact for counseling and relief. The trained counselors staffing the Disaster Distress Hotline provide help to those suffering in the after hurricanes, floods, wildfires, droughts, and earthquakes as well as incidences of mass violence or health epidemics. The call center is also open to friends and family members of victims. An alternative way to connect: Text “TalkWithUs” to 66746.
3. GLBT National Help Line: 1-888-843-4564
If you need are bullied for your sexual orientation or need to talk to someone about coming out or navigating same-sex relationships, look no further than the GLBT National Help Line. Run by peers and allies of the LGBTQ community, this hotline is ready to hear your concerns and can connect you to the GLBT National Help Center’s massive list of resources for LGBTQ-friendly services and organizations in your area.
4. GLBT National Help Center for Youth: 1-800-246-7743
This call center is similar to the national help line, but specifically tailored to those under 21. This version for youth lets young LGBTQ-identified individuals dial in to talk about hardships faced in their day-to-day lives. Callers can also get access to a ton of resources to help well into their 20’s and beyond.
5. GLBTQ Domestic Violence Project: 1-800-832-1901
If you’ve been a victim of domestic violence or sexual assault and you identify as LGBTQ, this hotline can help. It’s free and confidential and offers you the opportunity to speak with a counselor and to obtain information about safety plans, safe houses, legal resources, and additional crisis intervention options.
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