Supportive Resources for Trying Times
If you're navigating grief, anxiety, depression, overwhelm, chronic illness, or emotional pain — here are some free or low-cost resources that offer care, community, and support:
Open Path Collective – Affordable mental health care ($40–$70/session)
https://www.openpathcollective.orgTherapy for Black Girls – Therapist directory, podcast, and community for Black women and girls
https://www.therapyforblackgirls.comInclusive Therapists – Culturally responsive, trauma-informed therapy with sliding scale options
https://www.inclusivetherapists.comNational Warmline Directory – Free peer support by phone (for when you need someone to talk to, but aren’t in crisis)
https://www.warmline.orgThe Nap Ministry – Rest as resistance, grief tending, and liberation resources for Black folx and communities of color
https://www.thenapministry.comGrief.com – Tools and resources for navigating loss, created by grief expert David Kessler
https://www.grief.com/resourcesNational Domestic Crisis/Violence Hotline - is a 24/7 confidential service that supports victims and survivors of domestic violence.
800-799-7233 or text BEGIN to 88788
StrongHearts Native Helpline - a confidential, 24/7 culturally-appropriate domestic violence and dating violence helpline for Native Americans.
1-844-7NATIVE (1-844-762-8483) (also has a chat function on their website)
Help For Runaway Youth - National Runaway Safeline - a 24/7 hotline that serves as the national communication system for runaway and homeless youth (RHY) providing crisis intervention, information and referrals, and other resources.
By phone: 1-800-RUNAWAY / 1-800-786-2929
By email: https://www.1800runaway.org/crisis-online-services
Online chat: https://www.1800runaway.org and select “Chat Now”
National Human Trafficking Hotline - is a 24/7, confidential, multilingual hotline for victims, survivors, and witnesses of human trafficking.
Insight Timer – Free meditation and nervous system support app with thousands of trauma-informed practices
https://www.insighttimer.comThe Trevor Project – 24/7 crisis and mental health support for LGBTQIA+ youth
https://www.thetrevorproject.orgTrans Lifeline – A trans-led peer support and crisis line offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people
https://www.translifeline.org
📞 US: 877-565-8860
📞 Canada: 877-330-6366Mutual Aid Hub – Find or offer help in your local community (food, supplies, emotional support, and more)
https://www.mutualaidhub.org
