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Mental Health & Crisis Resources

This page is a curated list of organizations and resources that we believe may be useful to people navigating mental health concerns — for themselves, a family member, or someone they care about. It is offered as a public courtesy by Polaris Psychology.

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A note from Polaris Psychology

The organizations and helplines listed on this page exist independent of our practice. They are not part of Polaris Psychology, and they are not affiliated with us. We have included them because we have found them to be reasonable resources that people may want to know about.

A few things to understand about this page:

  • In an emergency, call 911. Polaris Psychology does not provide emergency or crisis services. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department. The information on this page is not a substitute for emergency care.
  • This page is a courtesy resource, not professional advice. Including a resource here is not a recommendation that you use it, and we do not have control over the quality of services any external organization provides. We do not endorse, supervise, or vouch for any specific organization listed.
  • Information changes. Phone numbers, websites, organization names, and the resources themselves change over time. Some of the information here may be outdated by the time you read it. Please verify current contact information through a current source (such as a search engine) when you need to use any of these resources.
  • This is not a comprehensive list. Many useful resources exist beyond this page. The list reflects what we found reasonable to include; absence from this list does not mean an organization is not helpful.
  • If you cannot find what you need, you are welcome to contact us. We are happy to help you locate appropriate resources for your specific situation. You can reach us at (800) 240-5716 or [email protected].

Crisis support

This section covers emergency escalation and crisis lines. This page also includes mental health information by topic, directories for finding additional care, practical resources, and legal resources for immigration matters. Use the table of contents above to navigate.

In an emergency

Call 911 if you or someone with you is in immediate physical danger, is having a medical emergency, or is in immediate danger of harming themselves or someone else.

 

Go to your nearest emergency department if you or someone with you needs urgent medical or psychiatric evaluation and cannot safely wait.

Polaris Psychology does not provide after-hours emergency care or emergency response. Polaris Psychology does not monitor website submissions, email, text messages, or voicemail as a crisis service. If you need immediate help, please contact emergency services or use one of the crisis resources below.

For current Polaris Psychology clients

If you are a current Polaris Psychology client and you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, suicidal crisis, or urgent safety concern, do not wait for a response from Polaris Psychology.

Call 911, go to the nearest emergency room, or use one of the crisis resources below right away.

24/7 crisis support lines

The lines below are free to use and are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
A national network of crisis centers offering free, confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.

Crisis Text Line
Free, confidential text-based crisis support.

Veterans Crisis Line
Confidential crisis support for U.S. military veterans, service members, and their family members.

The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ young people under 25)
Crisis support specifically for LGBTQ+ young people.

National Domestic Violence Hotline
Confidential support for people experiencing domestic violence, dating abuse, or relationship abuse.

RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline
Confidential support for survivors of sexual assault.

SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental health or substance use disorders.

Poison Help
Free, confidential support from trained poison experts.

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
Free, confidential support, guidance, and reporting information related to child abuse.

National Runaway Safeline
Free, confidential support for youth who are thinking about running away, have run away, are homeless, or feel unsafe, and for family members seeking help.

Disaster Distress Helpline
Free, confidential crisis counseling for people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.

National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
Free, confidential mental health support for pregnant people, postpartum individuals, and new parents.

Crisis support lines with limited hours

The lines below are free to use but are not available 24 hours a day. Hours are noted with each entry. If you need support outside these hours, please use a 24/7 line above or call 911 in an emergency.

Trans Lifeline (transgender peer support)
Peer support hotline run by and for trans people.

LGBT National Hotline
Confidential peer support and local resource information for LGBTQ+ callers of all ages.

ANAD Eating Disorders Helpline
Free support, encouragement, and treatment referrals for people affected by eating disorders or body image concerns.

National Abortion Hotline
Confidential consultation, abortion provider information, and limited financial assistance in the U.S. and Canada.

HIV Nightline
Emotional support line for people affected by HIV/AIDS.

Mental health information and support by topic

The organizations below offer information, education, support groups, and other non-crisis resources. Many also have local chapters and online communities.

General mental health

  • NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness): nami.org. Peer support, education, advocacy, and a help line at 1-800-950-6264.
  • Mental Health America: mhanational.org. Screening tools, education, advocacy.
  • MentalHealth.gov: mentalhealth.gov. U.S. government resource portal.

Anxiety, depression, and mood disorders

  • Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA): adaa.org. Education, self-help tools, therapist directory.
  • Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA): dbsalliance.org. Peer support groups (in-person and online), education, wellness tools.
  • International OCD Foundation: iocdf.org. For obsessive-compulsive disorder and related conditions.

ADHD

  • CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder): chadd.org. Education, support, resource directory.
  • ADDA (Attention Deficit Disorder Association): add.org. Focused on adults with ADHD.
  • ADDitude Magazine: additudemag.com. Practical articles, expert advice, and lived-experience perspectives for adults and families navigating ADHD.

Autism and neurodivergence

Trauma and dissociation

  • International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD): isst-d.org. Professional organization with public-facing educational resources.
  • Sidran Institute: sidran.org. Traumatic stress education and support.
  • The National Child Traumatic Stress Network: nctsn.org. Resources on childhood trauma.

Eating concerns

Grief and loss

  • What’s Your Grief: whatsyourgrief.com. Articles, resources, and community on many kinds of loss.
  • Modern Loss: modernloss.com. Writing and community on grief and loss.
  • The Dougy Center: dougy.org. Grief resources, particularly for children, teens, and families.

Substance use and recovery

  • SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357. Treatment referral and information (also listed under crisis).
  • Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): aa.org
  • Narcotics Anonymous (NA): na.org
  • SMART Recovery: smartrecovery.org. Secular, science-based recovery alternative to 12-step programs.
  • In The Rooms: intherooms.com. Online recovery community and meetings.

Postpartum and perinatal

  • Postpartum Support International (PSI): postpartum.net. Helpline (1-800-944-4773; text 800-944-4773 in English, 971-203-7773 in Spanish), provider directory, support groups.

LGBTQ+ specific

  • PFLAG: pflag.org. Support, education, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ people and their families.
  • The Trevor Project: thetrevorproject.org. Also listed under crisis (LGBTQ+ youth specific).
  • GLMA (Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality): glma.org. Provider directory.

Veterans

  • U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Mental Health: mentalhealth.va.gov. VA mental health information and benefits.
  • Veterans Crisis Line: 988 then press 1 (also listed under crisis).
  • Vet Center Program: vetcenter.va.gov. Community-based readjustment counseling for veterans.

Immigrants, asylum seekers, and refugees

  • Refugee Society: refugeesociety.org. Directory of refugee and immigrant health organizations, including mental health providers, clinics, NGOs, and advocacy groups working with refugee and immigrant populations.
  • HIAS: hias.org. Refugee resettlement and protection organization; offers community-based support, legal services, and referrals.
  • Physicians for Human Rights Asylum Network: phr.org/asylum-network. National network of clinicians who conduct medical and psychological evaluations for asylum seekers; primarily a clinician network, but its referral pathways may be helpful to legal representatives and clients seeking pro bono evaluations elsewhere.
  • The Center for Victims of Torture: cvt.org. Specialized treatment, training, and research for survivors of torture and severe political violence, with multiple U.S. and international locations.

Finding additional mental health care

If you are looking for additional or different care, the following directories and networks may be useful.

Therapy directories

  • Psychology Today: psychologytoday.com. Large general directory; allows filtering by insurance, specialty, identity, and location.
  • Therapy Den: therapyden.com. Directory emphasizing inclusivity and identity-affirming care.
  • Inclusive Therapists: inclusivetherapists.com. Directory focused on identity-affirming therapists.
  • Therapy for Black Girls: therapyforblackgirls.com. Directory of therapists serving Black women and girls.
  • Therapy for Black Men: therapyforblackmen.org. Directory of therapists serving Black men.
  • Latinx Therapy: latinxtherapy.com. Directory of Latinx-identifying therapists.
  • National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network: nqttcn.com

Sliding-scale and lower-cost care

  • Open Path Psychotherapy Collective: openpathcollective.org. Sliding-scale therapy network (typical session fees $40-$70).
  • Community mental health centers: most U.S. counties have a community mental health center that offers services on a sliding scale or based on income. Search “[your county] community mental health center” or call 211.

Other practical resources

  • 211: call or text 211, or visit 211.org. Connects you with local services for housing, food, financial assistance, utility assistance, and more.
  • Findhelp.org: findhelp.org. Search-by-zip-code tool for local social services including food, housing, transportation, financial assistance, and health care.
  • Family Caregiver Alliance: caregiver.org. Resources for people caring for aging or ill family members.
  • National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) family support: nami.org/family-support. Support and education for family members of people with mental illness.

These resources may be useful to people pursuing immigration cases, including asylum, hardship waiver, U Visa, T Visa, VAWA, and other forms of immigration relief. Immigration law is complex, and we strongly encourage anyone pursuing an immigration matter without legal representation to seek a qualified immigration attorney. Polaris Psychology does not provide any legal advice or legal representation; the resources below are listed as a courtesy to help individuals find immigration attorneys and legal service organizations.

Lawyer directories and referrals

  • American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Find an Immigration Lawyer: ailalawyer.com. Directory of AILA-member immigration attorneys, searchable by location and specialty.
  • American Bar Association, Lawyer Referral Directory: americanbar.org/groups/legal_services/flh-home. Directory of state and local bar association lawyer referral services, many of which include immigration-specialty referrals.
  • State bar association directories: many state bar associations maintain their own lawyer referral directories, often with information about lawyers who offer pro bono or reduced-fee immigration services. Search “[your state] bar association lawyer referral.”

Pro bono and low-cost legal services

For people who cannot afford standard attorney fees, some organizations offer legal help at no cost or at reduced rates. The two main categories you’ll see referenced are:

  • Pro bono: legal services provided free of charge. Many nonprofit legal organizations and individual attorneys take on a limited number of pro bono cases each year, typically for clients whose income falls below a certain threshold.
  • Low-cost or sliding scale: legal services offered at reduced rates, often calculated based on the client’s income, household size, or financial circumstances. Some legal organizations also offer flat-fee services for specific types of cases at below-market rates.

Eligibility requirements vary by organization. Most will ask about income, assets, household size, and the nature of the legal matter. Some focus on specific populations (such as survivors of violence, asylum seekers, or veterans) or specific types of cases.

The organizations listed below offer immigration-specific pro bono or low-cost services:

  • U.S. Department of Justice, List of Pro Bono Legal Service Providers: justice.gov/eoir/list-pro-bono-legal-service-providers. Official list, maintained by the Executive Office for Immigration Review, of pro bono legal service providers for immigration proceedings, organized by state and immigration court location.
  • U.S. Department of Justice, Find Legal Representation: justice.gov/eoir/find-legal-representation. Department of Justice’s central resource for finding legal representation in immigration matters, including pro bono.
  • CLINIC (Catholic Legal Immigration Network): cliniclegal.org. Affiliate network of immigration legal service organizations; includes affiliate directory for finding low-cost or pro bono immigration legal services.
  • Catholic Charities USA: catholiccharitiesusa.org. Many local Catholic Charities affiliates offer immigration legal services on a sliding-scale or pro bono basis. Find your local affiliate via the website.
  • Immigration Advocates Network, National Immigration Legal Services Directory: immigrationadvocates.org/legaldirectory. Directory of nonprofit organizations offering free or low-cost immigration legal services nationwide.

Specialized legal organizations

  • Tahirih Justice Center: tahirih.org. Legal services and case advocacy for immigrant women and girls fleeing gender-based violence.
  • ASISTA: asistahelp.org. Focuses on immigration relief for survivors of violence, including U Visa, T Visa, and VAWA cases.
  • Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP): asylumadvocacy.org. Community-based legal support for asylum seekers.

State bar associations: Find a Lawyer

Each U.S. state and territory has a state bar association. Many of them operate a “Find a Lawyer” tool or Lawyer Referral Service that helps members of the public locate attorneys in their state, including immigration attorneys. Some of these services include lawyers who offer pro bono or reduced-fee representation. State bar associations also verify attorney licenses and handle complaints about attorneys’ professional conduct.

The links in the list below go to each state bar’s Find a Lawyer or Lawyer Referral Service where one exists. For states that do not offer such a service to the public, the link goes to the state bar’s general website, where you can contact the bar directly for help locating an attorney.

The American Bar Association (ABA) also maintains a directory of state and territorial bar associations at americanbar.org/groups/bar_services/resources/state-local-bar-associations.

Important: The information in this list is provided as a courtesy. Bar association names, websites, and the services they offer change over time. Please verify current contact information through the ABA directory or a current internet search before contacting any bar association.

State psychology licensing boards

Each U.S. state and territory has a psychology licensing board that regulates the practice of psychology in that jurisdiction. Boards verify and maintain psychologists’ licenses, handle public inquiries about licensed psychologists, and address complaints about psychologists’ professional conduct.

The most reliable current source for psychology licensing board contact information is the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB), which maintains a directory of all member boards at asppb.net/page/BdContactNewPG (look for “Find a Board”). If a specific link below does not work, please refer to the ASPPB directory.

Important: The information in this list is provided as a courtesy. Board names, websites, and contact information change over time. Please verify current contact information through the ASPPB directory or a current internet search before contacting any board.

A closing note

The resources on this page can help. For people who are working with a psychologist, they are not a replacement for that work, but they can complement it. If something here connects with you, consider bringing it into your conversations with your psychologist, who can help you think about how a particular resource might fit your situation and whether it is the right time to engage with it.

If you have questions about anything on this page, or you cannot find what you need, please reach out. We are here to help.

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Last updated: May 16, 2026