Get help now
Free, confidential, and answered by humans who understand. Reaching out is not weakness — it's the strongest move there is.
🚨 If you might act on thoughts of harming yourself, or you're in immediate danger
Call 911, or call/text 988 right now. You don't have to be sure it's "bad enough." If you're asking the question, make the call.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (US)
Call or text 988
Free, confidential, 24/7 — for suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, or a substance-use crisis. You can call for yourself or about someone you love.
SAMHSA National Helpline
Call 1-800-662-4357
Free, confidential treatment referrals and information, 24/7, in English and Spanish — for addiction and mental health. They'll help you find treatment near you, including options if you don't have insurance. Online: findtreatment.gov
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
Prefer typing to talking? Trained counselors, free, 24/7, confidential.
Meetings & recovery communities
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Free peer meetings everywhere, in person and online: aa.org
Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
For drug addiction, all substances: na.org
SMART Recovery
A science-based, non-12-step alternative with online and in-person meetings: smartrecovery.org
Celebrate Recovery
A faith-based 12-step program for all "hurts, hang-ups, and habits": celebraterecovery.com
Outside the US?
FindAHelpline.org lists free, confidential hotlines in countries around the world.
💜 One more thing
If today is day one — or day one again — you are in the right place, and we're glad you're here. Watch a talk, read the science of why this feels so hard, and make one call. That's a full day's work. Tomorrow, do it again.