Hotlines & Support
Mental Health Support
You’re not alone.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or simply in need of someone to talk to, we’re here for you, and so are these trusted resources.
Please treat this as a gentle reminder from your plant community: just like plants need light, water, and care, so do we. As our leafy friends bring calm and renewal, remember to care for yourself, too. And it’s always okay to reach out when you need a little extra help.
💬 Crisis & Emotional Support Hotlines
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 (available 24/7, nationwide)
Connect with trained counselors who listen, provide support, and help you find resources in your area.
You can also chat online at 988lifeline.org.
For anyone in emotional distress or suicidal crisis — whether you’re worried about yourself or someone you care about.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 (available 24/7, U.S. & Canada)
If you prefer texting over talking, this free and confidential service connects you to trained volunteer Crisis Counselors who can help you through anxiety, depression, or any kind of emotional challenge.
Visit crisistextline.org for more info or to chat via WhatsApp (available globally).
NAMI HelpLine (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
Call 1-800-950-6264 or text “HELPLINE” to 62640 (Mon–Fri, 10 AM–10 PM ET)
Provides information, resource referrals, and peer support from trained volunteers who understand mental health challenges firsthand.
Learn more at nami.org/help.
SAMHSA National Helpline
Call 1-800-662-4357 (HELP) (available 24/7, 365 days a year)
Confidential, free help for individuals and families facing mental health or substance use concerns.
Offers treatment referrals and information in English and Spanish.
Visit samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline.
United Way 211
Dial 211 (available in most U.S. communities)
Connect with trained specialists who can guide you to local services — from mental health and crisis counseling to food, housing, and financial assistance.
Find more at 211.org.
🌈 Specialized Hotlines
The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth Support)
Call 1-866-488-7386, text “START” to 678678, or chat online at thetrevorproject.org.
Free, confidential support for LGBTQ+ youth in crisis, feeling suicidal, or needing a safe person to talk to.
Veterans Crisis Line
Call 988 and press 1, or text 838255 (available 24/7)
Connects veterans, service members, and their families to caring, qualified responders—many of whom are veterans themselves.
Visit veteranscrisisline.net.
Trans Lifeline
Call 1-877-565-8860 (U.S.) or 1-877-330-6366 (Canada)
A peer support service run by and for trans people, providing a safe, confidential space to talk about whatever you’re going through.
More info: translifeline.org.
Teen Line
Call or text 1-800-852-8336 (6 PM–10 PM PT daily) or text “TEEN” to 839863
A place where teens can talk to trained teen listeners about anything—stress, relationships, identity, or feeling overwhelmed.
Visit teenlineonline.org.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), text “START” to 88788, or chat at thehotline.org.
Available 24/7 to support anyone experiencing abuse, providing resources, safety planning, and crisis intervention.
If You’re Outside the U.S.
For international visitors, you can find global hotlines and mental health support through findahelpline.com, which lists confidential services in more than 150 countries.