Anxiety has a way of making everything feel urgent and permanent. It's neither. These resources will help you slow the spiral — start with whatever feels most accessible right now.
Sage has hand-curated 87 free resources for feeling Anxious — therapist directories, hotlines, apps, and communities, every one reviewed before it’s added. Always free, no account needed.
Text HOME to 741741 — when speaking out loud isn't possible, 24/7 in English or Spanish.
If calling feels like too much, the 988 Lifeline's online chat connects you with a trained crisis counselor in real time — text-based, confidential, and available right now.
24 hours a day, by phone, text, or chat — real, trained people ready to help.
Day or night, in the language that feels most like home.
Dial 988, press 1 — responders trained specifically in military culture, 24/7.
24/7 support that affirms LGBTQ+ young people at their most vulnerable.
Trans Lifeline is trans-led and trans-staffed — when you call, the person on the other end isn't just trained to help; they get it.
SAMHSA's free, confidential, 24/7 helpline in English and Spanish — for mental health and substance use disorders. No judgment, no insurance required, just real help and referrals.
When a young person of color is in crisis, reaching someone who understands racialized stress matters — text STEVE to 741741 for a counselor who gets what that weight feels like.
Finding a Black woman therapist who truly gets you shouldn't be a long exhausting search — this makes it faster and more human.
Vetted therapists offering sessions starting around $30 — good care shouldn't only belong to those who can afford it.
Find someone who looks like you, speaks your language, and understands your world.
Short-term, evidence-based therapy for post-9/11 veterans and families at no cost.
A confidential crisis center for the Jewish community — real help for abuse, addiction, and mental health, staffed by professionals who understand.
The most comprehensive therapist directory in the country — filter by insurance, specialty, location, and sliding scale fees. If you're starting your search for a therapist, this is the place to start.
Free programs, clinics, and peer support built for what veterans carry after combat.
Vet Centers are community-based VA centers offering confidential counseling, support groups, and referrals to veterans and their families — often more accessible and less formal than a VA hospital.
The #1 Catholic prayer and meditation app — guided rosaries, Scripture, and calm for when your mind won't slow down.
Free reading plans on anxiety, depression, grief, and healing, starting with "Wisdom for Mental Health" — one of the most widely used faith apps in the world.
Grounding skills, symptom tracking, and crisis links right in your pocket.
Too many people spend years in therapy with providers who don't fully see their identity — this centers BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disabled, and neurodivergent people in the search for care.
Guided Christian meditations, sleep stories, and breathing exercises — a faith-based alternative to secular meditation apps.
There's a kind of relief that comes from sitting across from someone who doesn't need everything explained — this helps you find a provider whose lived experience brings them closer to yours.
NAMI's directory of warmlines — non-crisis peer support lines staffed by people who've been there — in your state. Sometimes you don't need a crisis line. You just need someone to talk to.
Daily prayers, guided devotionals, and faith-based sleep and anxiety content — one of the most downloaded Christian wellness apps.
A Christ-centered recovery program for any hurt, habit, or hang-up — in churches nationwide. Faith, community, and real healing.
Talk to a trained teen listener who truly understands — under clinical supervision.
Someone knowledgeable on the other end — real answers about conditions, treatment, and helping a loved one.
Call 1-800-804-3823 for prayer and a listening ear, day or night, from the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception.
A directory of therapists who understand that your faith isn't separate from your healing — search to find Catholic-integrated care near you.
The largest faith-integrated counseling network — find a licensed Christian counselor near you or access free resources.
Free and confidential, in the Catholic tradition — trained volunteers who listen, and pray with you if you want that too.
Call 1-800-329-0029 any time, in English or Spanish — someone will pray with you, no matter what you're carrying.
A membership and training community supporting Black mental health clinicians — not a directory you can search yourself, though it links out to ones like Therapists for Black Girls.
Love Is Respect offers 24/7 crisis support — call, chat, or text — for teens and young adults navigating dating stress, abuse, consent, and breakups, with a full Spanish-language site at espanol.loveisrespect.org.
Call or text — prayer support that meets you in whichever way feels easiest to reach out.
TherapyDen is a therapist directory built with inclusion at its core — filter specifically for LGBTQ+ affirming, BIPOC, trauma-informed, and culturally competent providers.
Live, trained prayer volunteers answer around the clock — no appointment, no wait, just someone to pray with you right now.
A free call-in line staffed by prayer partners who listen first and pray with you over the phone.
One of the longest-running prayer hotlines in the country — real people, praying with callers 24/7.
Combines prayer support with practical crisis referrals, for when you need both comfort and next steps.
A free, faith-centered line built specifically to pray with people through hard moments, day or night.
National prayer support available around the clock, for anyone who wants to be prayed with, not just for.
Healing at the intersection of race and queer identity requires care that holds both — NQTTCN works to transform mental health for queer and trans people of color with genuinely affirming care.
Emma McAdam's YouTube channel breaks down evidence-based mental health skills — anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships — in clear, actionable videos. Free therapy education at its best.
Thoughtful, biblically grounded articles, podcasts, and resources on every mental health topic — anxiety to trauma to depression.
This directory exists on the belief that Black and Hispanic/Latino people deserve clinicians genuinely committed to their communities — not just willing to see them, but built for them.
Free, confidential screeners for depression, anxiety, PTSD, eating disorders, and more.
Built around a simple truth: people of color heal better with therapists of color — InnoPsych makes that match easier with filters for specialty, identity, insurance, and format.
Built on the belief that young people of color deserve support that sees the specific pressures of navigating race, identity, and college at the same time.
Licensed therapist Kati Morton posts weekly videos explaining mental health conditions, therapy types, and coping skills in plain language — one of the most trusted free mental health educators online.
Free consultations with licensed Christian counselors and referrals to therapists who share your values.
You don't have to choose between your beliefs and your healing — Lectio 365 offers free morning, midday, and night prayer to help you return to steady ground, one small moment at a time.
Max Lucado's bestselling, deeply practical guide to anxiety, grounded in scripture without minimizing what anxiety actually feels like.
One of the most trusted mental health information sites online — condition overviews, treatment guides, therapist finder, and science-backed articles written and reviewed by clinicians.
A directory of 800+ vetted Christian therapists, plus free faith-based articles and resources — despite the name, there's no podcast here.
Healing goes deeper when you don't have to explain your whole cultural world first — this directory helps Asian clients find therapists who share their background and lived context.
Knowing the name of what you're feeling is the first step to not letting it run your life — this free, confidential screener for ages 11-17 flags concerns early and tells you what to do next.
Coming out, family stress, bullying, figuring out who you are — these conversations deserve to be had with someone who truly understands, without explanation or apology.
Biblical guidance on over 100 mental and emotional health topics — counseling keys and practical steps grounded in faith.
Woebot is a research-backed mental health app that uses evidence-based CBT techniques to help you manage anxiety and depression — available any time, no appointment needed.
A beautifully designed Bible and mindfulness app — for those whose spiritual practice is also their mental health practice.
One of the most clinically validated CBT workbooks for anxiety — practical, structured, and research-backed. Many therapists recommend this as homework alongside therapy.
Equipping churches and faith communities to support mental health — free courses, small group guides, and pastor resources.
Guided meditation and mindfulness — a gentle daily practice for stress and anxiety.
Sleep stories, meditations, and breathing exercises built around one goal: calm.
Mindful.org is the leading resource for accessible, practical mindfulness guidance — meditation how-tos, stress reduction techniques, and science-backed articles you can actually use.
You're not a bad parent for struggling — PSI offers referrals and information at any point in the journey.
Lori Gottlieb's warm exploration of therapy from both sides — the book that makes people want to get help.
Latino youth navigating stress, bullying, and identity questions deserve guidance that meets them in Spanish and understands their cultural world — these MHA guides help take real action.
A national Jewish mental health initiative with real tools, training, and resources — built by and for the community.
The APA has put together a curated list specifically for Spanish-speaking adults — directories, podcasts, wellness apps, and more — so language is never the reason someone goes without care.
One of the hardest things about getting mental health support is the maze of options — Project Healthy Minds is a free marketplace that helps you compare options and connect with services faster.
Licensed, clinically trained Christian counselors answering real questions on marriage, anxiety, and depression.
Man Therapy uses humor and honesty to talk about depression, anger, grief, and anxiety in a way that doesn't feel clinical. It's for the man who wouldn't normally click on a mental health resource.
Lady Gaga's foundation built this on a simple premise: young people need help quickly, not after navigating a maze. Get Help Now cuts the time between needing support and actually finding it.
Guides for self-care, helping a friend, and finding real support during the shifting years.
Finding a therapist who is bilingual, trauma-informed, and culturally grounded can feel like searching for something rare — this directory makes that search real and specific.
Indigenous teens deserve mental health resources that come from within their own communities — WeRNative's Native-led articles on stress, anxiety, and depression do exactly that.
Dr. Michelle Bengtson, a Christian clinical neuropsychologist, offers free faith-rooted resources for anxiety — you don't have to choose between your beliefs and your healing.
Confronts stigma through a podcast and directory that explore identity, acculturation, and healing.
A VA app built on CBT for insomnia — sleep diaries and personalized plans to actually improve your rest.
Mental health, identity, friendships, and growing up as a Black woman — all part of one honest conversation.
Language stops being a barrier — fact sheets, screening tools, and guides all in Spanish.
For teenagers in New York City who need real mental health support — free, virtual, and available in Spanish — with providers who understand what city life and Latino identity actually look like.
A licensed Christian therapist trained in EMDR, sharing real tools on parenting, marriage, and trauma — no gatekeeping.
A psychoeducator blending neuroscience and scripture — practical nervous-system tools explained in plain, faith-rooted language.
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