First, know you’re not alone.

I know precisely how much one’s mental health can interfere with living—you feel alive, but you’re not living, I know it well.

If you or someone you know is struggling, these resources can provide support, guidance, and hope.

Reach out to any of the services listed below — they want to help.

Crisis and Suicide Prevention

• 988 – National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (24/7, Free and Confidential)
• Text HOME to 741741 – Crisis Text Line (Immediate Text Support)
• 1-866-488-7386 – The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth Support)
• 988, Press 1 – Veterans Crisis Line (Support for Veterans and Families)

General Mental Health Support

• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) – 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
• Mental Health America (MHA) – Screening tools and local resources
• SAMHSA – 1-800-662-HELP (4357) – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services

Therapy and Counseling

• Psychology Today – Find a Therapist or Psychiatrist
• BetterHelp – Online Therapy and Counseling
• Open Path Psychotherapy Collective – Affordable Sliding Scale Therapy

Community-Specific Mental Health Resources

• Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective (BEAM)
• Latinx Therapy – Bilingual Therapy Resources
• Asian Mental Health Collective

Resources for Survivors of Violence and Abuse

• 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) – National Domestic Violence Hotline
• 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) – RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)

Youth and Young Adult Support

• The Jed Foundation – Youth and College Mental Health Support
• Call 1-800-448-3000 – Your Life Your Voice – Support for Teens

If you are in immediate danger or need urgent help, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

For more resources, please feel free to reach out to me directly at Contact Bert.