“From people who've actually served — not clinical pamphlets written by people who haven't.”
Sage has hand-curated 106 free resources for Veterans — therapist directories, hotlines, apps, and communities, every one reviewed before it’s added. Always free, no account needed.
Short-term, evidence-based therapy for post-9/11 veterans and families at no cost.
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.
Licensed therapists who share your faith. You don't have to choose between your beliefs and your healing.
Grounding skills, symptom tracking, and crisis links right in your pocket.
Helping veterans heal moral injury through faith community and spiritual care — because some wounds go deeper than the body.
Many veterans live with PTSD symptoms for years without naming them — this brief VA self-screen helps you see whether your reactions to trauma might be PTSD and encourages follow-up.
A VA app built on CBT for insomnia — sleep diaries and personalized plans to actually improve your rest.
Life after service comes with specific challenges — work, relationships, transition, purpose — and Moving Forward gives veterans practical problem-solving skills for navigating that terrain.
Real recovery stories from veterans who've been exactly where you are and made it through.
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.
Vetted therapists offering sessions starting around $30 — good care shouldn't only belong to those who can afford it.
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.
A 24/7 helpline for Native survivors of domestic and sexual violence, with counselors who bring cultural grounding to advocacy, safety planning, and emotional support.
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.
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.
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.
Someone knowledgeable on the other end — real answers about conditions, treatment, and helping a loved one.
A free, science-based alternative to 12-step programs, focused on practical tools for managing urges and building balance.
Trained support specialists, free and confidential, 24/7 in English and Spanish — you don't have to say what happened to get help.
The largest faith-integrated counseling network — find a licensed Christian counselor near you or access free resources.
Filter therapists specifically by trauma and PTSD experience, insurance, and location — free to search.
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.
A free, worldwide peer support fellowship for anyone recovering from drug addiction, no matter the substance.
TherapyDen is a therapist directory built with inclusion at its core — filter specifically for LGBTQ+ affirming, BIPOC, trauma-informed, and culturally competent providers.
Text HOME to 741741 and a trained counselor texts back — built for anyone who finds it easier to type than talk.
Search therapists by couples and family experience, insurance, and location — free to browse.
Free, confidential, 24/7 support for anyone affected by relationship abuse — call 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788.
A searchable directory of therapists trained specifically in EMDR, one of the most researched trauma treatments available.
The federal government's own PTSD research center, with plain-language guides and a free self-screen tool anyone can use.
Dr. Bessel van der Kolk's landmark book on how trauma lives in the body — often the first place people find language for what they're feeling.
Free, 24/7 support specifically for distress connected to disasters and traumatic events — call or text 1-800-985-5990.
Free, confidential treatment referrals 24/7/365, in English and Spanish — call 1-800-662-4357.
Free, peer-led meetings everywhere, in person and online — the original 12-step community, still going strong.
Support built specifically for the families and friends of people struggling with alcohol — because their pain matters too.
A free, faith-based recovery program run through local churches — healing that doesn't ask you to leave your beliefs at the door.
A free, sober active community built around climbing, running, and yoga — recovery that looks like real life, not just meetings.
Decades of real research on what makes relationships work, turned into practical tools any couple can use.
A free, University of Denver-backed online program for couples — go at your own pace, no waiting room required.
A 24/7 culturally-grounded helpline for Native Americans and Alaska Natives affected by domestic or sexual violence.
Free, confidential support for anyone worried about a child's safety — call or text 1-800-422-4453.
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.
Losing someone changes everything. GriefShare connects you to grief recovery support groups meeting near you, in churches and communities across the country — faith-based and open to all, with resources for navigating loss at your own pace.
Thoughtful, biblically grounded articles, podcasts, and resources on every mental health topic — anxiety to trauma to depression.
Johann Hari's deeply researched book challenges everything we think we know about depression — exploring the real causes and the unexpected solutions. One of the most important mental health books of the last decade.
Free, confidential screeners for depression, anxiety, PTSD, eating disorders, and more.
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.
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 licensed therapist breaks down mental health topics through a Christian lens — practical, honest, and free to listen.
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.
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.
Bessel van der Kolk's landmark guide to understanding how trauma lives in the body and how healing happens.
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.
One of the most comprehensive and compassionate grief education sites online — tools, exercises, blog posts, and a community that understands that grief doesn't follow a schedule.
A free, 8-session educational program for adults with mental illness taught by trained peers who've been there — not just been trained. Understanding mental health is different when it comes from lived experience.
This organization holds space for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicidal thoughts through real stories and treatment links. Sometimes knowing someone else made it through is the thing that keeps you going.
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.
A resource hub designed to help churches talk openly about mental health — tools for pastors, families, and individuals.
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.
The relationship between food, body image, and exercise can become quietly painful before anyone names what's happening — NEDA's confidential screening tool gives you space to reflect.
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.
Over 100 free online 12-step and non-12-step recovery meetings every week — AA, NA, Al-Anon, and more. Recovery happens in community, and In the Rooms makes that community available everywhere.
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.
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.
There's something quietly powerful about being in a room where people understand the weight of navigating diaspora life without you having to explain it.
For anyone navigating mental health while working — Mind Share Partners offers research, tools, and frameworks for understanding how work affects mental health and how to advocate for yourself.
OCD is one of the most misrepresented conditions in popular culture — the IOCDF offers real education, treatment guidance, and a community that understands what OCD actually looks like.
Loneliness in older adults is a quiet crisis — the Friendship Line is a 24/7 warm line for older adults and caregivers who are feeling isolated or overwhelmed.
Language should be a bridge to care, not a wall — NAMI's Spanish-language library gives families practical guidance and program information in the language that feels most like home.
Peer-led groups for depression and bipolar disorder — you were never meant to navigate this alone.
An annual online summit bringing faith leaders and mental health professionals together — free to attend, world-class speakers.
This evidence-informed class series teaches caregivers the practical skills — communication, stress reduction, problem-solving — that most of us were never given but desperately need.
Men are so often taught to handle things alone — HeadsUpGuys speaks directly to that with self-checks, real recovery stories, and practical guidance for depression that doesn't ask you to be someone you're not.
State-by-state finder for respite, legal help, and community support where you actually live.
Built specifically for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities who deserve care that sees them fully — a thoughtful starting point.
For many of us, faith is where we process the hardest things — these 16-week faith-centered support groups make space for both spiritual grounding and real mental health tools, with special tracks for people of color.
The AFSP built this specifically for Hispanic and Latinx communities — crisis lines, community supports, and education — because prevention has to speak the language and culture of the people it's trying to reach.
A national hub built to improve mental health and substance use prevention across Native communities through education, research, and community-centered support.
Stigma is one of the biggest reasons people don't reach for help — the Mental Health Coalition dismantles it through campaigns, resource collections, and workplace tools that meet people where they are.
Language stops being a barrier — fact sheets, screening tools, and guides all in Spanish.
SAMHSA's treatment locator — find mental health and substance use support near you.
Practical tools to set limits, communicate with providers, and find the support you've been putting off.
Scripture and science don't have to be in competition — these Christ-centered groups blend psychoeducation with faith in a way that holds the whole person.
This federal program connects eligible caregivers to counseling, respite, training, and local services so the burden doesn't have to rest entirely on your shoulders.
The things nobody warns you about — finances, legal decisions, grief, and keeping a piece of your own life.
Actual scripts to check in on a friend who might be struggling — because starting is the hardest part.
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