Crisis Support & Resources

Support When You Need It — In the Moment and Beyond

This page is here to support you during moments of distress, overwhelm, or uncertainty. Whether you are experiencing an immediate crisis or simply need grounding, reassurance, or connection, the resources below are available to help. If you are in immediate danger or feel unable to keep yourself safe, please seek emergency support right away.

Immediate Support

If you feel unsafe right now or are at risk of harming yourself or others:

  • Call your local emergency number

  • Go to the nearest emergency room

If you are in the United States, you can also contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Call or Text: 988
Availability: 24/7, free, confidential

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988
24/7 emotional and crisis support

Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741
24/7 text-based support from trained crisis counselors

SAMHSA National Helpline

Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
24/7 support for mental health and substance use concerns

National Alliance on Mental Illness

Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
Text NAMI to 62640
Education, referrals, and support

Grounding Support (For When Things Feel Intense)

If you are feeling overwhelmed but not in immediate danger, these tools may help calm your nervous system in the moment

Slow breathing: inhale for 4 seconds, exhale for 6

  1. Name 5 things you can see, 4 you can feel, 3 you can hear

  2. Hold something cold or splash cool water on your face

  3. Place your feet on the ground and orient to your surroundings

Books for Understanding & Comfort

Emotional Health & Self-Compassion

  • Self-Compassion — Kristin Neff

  • The Gifts of Imperfection — Brené Brown

Anxiety, Stress & Burnout

  • Burnout — Emily & Amelia Nagoski

  • When Panic Attacks — David Burns

Trauma & Nervous System Support

  • The Body Keeps the Score — Bessel van der Kolk

  • Waking the Tiger — Peter Levine

Apps & Digital Tools

Accessible support when you need something gentle and immediate:

  • Calm – guided breathing, sleep, and meditation

  • Headspace – mindfulness and stress support

  • Insight Timer – free meditations and talks

  • Sanvello – tools for anxiety and mood regulation

Podcasts for Emotional Support & Insight

Anxiety, Stress & Regulation

The Anxiety Coaches Podcast

Nervous System Education

The Trauma Therapist Podcast

Trauma & Healing

Transforming Trauma

Meaning, Self-Compassion & Emotional Resilience

The Happiness Lab

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