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All services are free, confidential, and available 24/7. You can reach out by phone, text, or online chat. No judgment. No pressure. Just support.
The Original Crisis Helpline
Call or text 988 to reach trained counselors who understand what you're going through. Available 24/7 for anyone in emotional distress or suicidal crisis.
Text-Based Crisis Support
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor. Perfect if you can't talk on the phone. Completely confidential.
Global Crisis Resources
If you're outside the US, visit the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) to find local helplines for your country.
Peer-led support groups and education for men struggling with mental illness. Understand your condition and connect with others who get it.
Find Support GroupsSuicide prevention organization with specific resources for male suicide prevention, support for survivors, and research funding.
Learn Prevention StrategiesGlobal men's health organization focused on mental health, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer. Free mental health programs and support.
Explore Mental Health ProgramsPeer support for men living with depression. Confidential groups where men support each other through depression and emotional challenges.
Connect With PeersAffordable online therapy with therapists specializing in men's mental health. Talk via video, phone, or text from anywhere.
Find a TherapistSearch licensed therapists in your area. Filter by specialty, insurance, and approach. Read reviews and book appointments online.
Find Local TherapistIf someone opens up to you, listen. Don't interrupt or try to "fix" them immediately. Sometimes people just need to be heard.
If you're concerned, ask: "Are you thinking about hurting yourself?" It won't plant the idea—it might save their life.
Suggest therapy, counseling, or calling 988. Offer to help them find resources or make the first call together.
Check in regularly. Don't disappear. Small gestures—texts, calls, invitations—can make a real difference.
Supporting someone struggling can be emotionally draining. Lean on your own support network. You can't pour from an empty cup.
Talking with a trained professional (therapist, counselor) to work through emotional or mental health challenges. Confidential and evidence-based.
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness, low energy, and loss of interest. It's treatable with therapy and/or medication.
Excessive worry or fear about everyday things. Can include panic attacks. Highly treatable with therapy and lifestyle changes.
A professional evaluation to understand if someone is at risk of suicide. Helps create a safety plan and treatment approach.
Immediate support for someone in acute mental health distress. Prevents escalation and connects to ongoing care.
When someone intentionally harms themselves (cutting, burning, etc.). Usually a way to cope with emotional pain. Treatment is effective.
Add 988 and 741741 to your phone right now. You might need them someday, or you might help someone else.
If you're struggling, tell a friend, family member, or professional. Isolation makes everything worse.
Text that friend you haven't heard from. You might check in at exactly the right moment.
Education is power. Learn about mental health, warning signs, and how to help others.
Disclaimer: This is not professional medical advice. If you're in immediate danger, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. Resources on this page are educational and supportive, not a substitute for professional mental health care. Always consult with licensed healthcare providers for diagnosis and treatment.