Need Help Now?

If you're struggling, please know this: you're not alone, and there is help.
This page exists so you can access support quickly, safely, and without judgment. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, lost, or just not okay — you don't have to carry it alone.

These are not substitutes for professional therapy on this site. But they are lifelines that can connect you to real people, trained professionals, and peer support when you need it most.

24/7 Crisis Support

🇺🇸 United States

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
    📱 Call or Text 988
    🌐 988lifeline.org
    Confidential, 24/7 support for emotional distress or suicidal thoughts.

  • Crisis Text Line
    📱 Text HELLO to 741741
    🌐 crisistextline.org
    Free, anonymous support via text from trained crisis counselors.

  • The Trevor Project (for LGBTQ+ Youth)
    📞 1-866-488-7386 or Text START to 678-678
    🌐 thetrevorproject.org
    24/7 support specifically for LGBTQ+ youth.

  • NAMI HelpLine (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
    📞 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or Text “HelpLine” to 62640
    🌐 nami.org/help
    Find mental health resources and peer support.

International Resources

  • Befrienders Worldwide
    🌐 befrienders.org
    Directory of emotional support services in over 30 countries.

  • Samaritans (UK & Ireland)
    📞 Call 116 123 (Free, 24/7)
    🌐 samaritans.org

For Student-Athletes

You’re not weak for struggling. You’re human.
If you're injured, overwhelmed, or feeling lost in your sport or identity, these resources are here to support your mental health journey as an athlete:

You are not too far gone. You are not weak. You are not alone. Reaching out takes courage—but it can be the first step back toward peace, strength, and healing. If this page is open on your screen, that means something inside you wants to be okay again. Listen to that part. Let it speak. And let someone help.