Resources & Helplines
These letters are written with care, but some moments call for more than a stranger's words. If you need additional support, please reach out to one of the helplines below.
All helplines listed here are free, confidential, and staffed by people who care. You do not need to be in crisis to call. You are allowed to reach out just because things are hard.
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If you have never called a helpline before, it can feel uncertain. Here is what usually happens.
You do not have to be in crisis to call. You are allowed to reach out just because things are hard.
Someone answers
A real person will pick up. You do not have to say anything right away.
You share what you can
There is no script. Say as much or as little as feels right.
They listen and help
They will stay with you and help you figure out what comes next.
It is confidential
What you share stays with the service. You can ask them directly about their policy when you call.
The archive holds words written by people who have been where you are. They are not a substitute for support, but they are a quiet companion for the moments in between.