Resources for Trauma & Substance Abuse Support
You are not alone. Help is available, and reaching out is a sign of incredible strength. The resources below are here for you, whether you're taking your first step or need support along the way.
United States
Crisis & Mental Health
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call or text 988 988lifeline.org Free, confidential support 24/7 for people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis. You can also chat online. Specialized lines available for LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and Spanish speakers.
Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741 crisistextline.org Free, confidential text-based crisis support, available 24/7. A trained Crisis Counselor will respond. No phone call required — just text.
NAMI Helpline (National Alliance on Mental Illness) 1-800-950-6264 (M–F, 10am–10pm ET) Text "NAMI" to 741741 nami.org Peer-staffed helpline offering information, referrals, and support for individuals and families affected by mental illness and trauma. Warm, human connection from people who truly understand.
Substance Use & Addiction
SAMHSA National Helpline 1-800-662-4357 (1-800-662-HELP) samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing substance use and mental health challenges. Available in English and Spanish.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Find your local number at their website aa.org A worldwide fellowship offering free support meetings for people who want to stop drinking. No fees, no judgment — just community and shared experience.
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) 1-818-773-9999 na.org A nonprofit fellowship for people recovering from drug addiction. Meetings are free and open to anyone who wants to stop using drugs, regardless of background.
Trauma-Specific
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) 1-800-656-4673 (1-800-656-HOPE) rainn.org The largest anti-sexual violence organization in the U.S. Offers a 24/7 confidential hotline and online chat connecting survivors to local support services.
National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233 (1-800-799-SAFE) Text "START" to 88788 thehotline.org Confidential support 24/7 for anyone affected by domestic violence. Advocates are available by phone, chat, and text to offer safety planning, resources, and a compassionate ear.
Veterans Crisis Line Call 988, then press 1 Text 838255 veteranscrisisline.net Confidential support for veterans, service members, and their families, 24/7. Staffed by responders who are themselves veterans or have experience supporting them.
SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline 1-800-985-5990 samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline Free crisis counseling for anyone experiencing emotional distress related to disasters or traumatic events. Available 24/7.
Canada
Crisis Services Canada 1-833-456-4566 (24/7) Text 45645 (4pm–midnight ET) crisisservicescanada.ca National suicide prevention and crisis support service available by phone and text. Compassionate, confidential, and free for all Canadians.
Hope for Wellness Help Line (for Indigenous Peoples) 1-855-242-3310 Online chat available at their website hopeforwellness.ca Provides immediate mental health counseling and crisis intervention to all Indigenous peoples across Canada, 24/7. Counselors are available in English, French, Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut.
ConnexOntario (Drug & Alcohol Helpline) 1-800-565-8603 connexontario.ca Free information and referrals for alcohol, drug, and mental health services in Ontario. Available 24/7.
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) 416-535-8501 camh.ca Canada's largest mental health and addiction teaching hospital, offering information, resources, and treatment referrals. A compassionate guide to finding professional care.
Kids Help Phone (for youth up to age 29) 1-800-668-6868 Text "CONNECT" to 686868 kidshelpphone.ca Canada's only 24/7 national support service offering professional counseling, information, and referrals for young people. Completely confidential and available in English and French.
Fem'aide (for French-speaking women) 1-877-336-2433 femaide.ca French-language crisis and information line for women across Canada experiencing violence or trauma.
International
International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres Maintains a comprehensive directory of crisis centers and helplines in countries around the world. A trusted first stop for finding local support wherever you are.
Befrienders Worldwide befrienders.org A global network of volunteers providing emotional support to people in distress. Their website has a searchable directory of crisis centers in more than 30 countries.
Find a Helpline findahelpline.com A free, searchable global directory of mental health helplines, organized by country and topic. Easy to use and regularly updated.
International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS) istss.org A global organization dedicated to trauma research, education, and treatment. Offers resources and a therapist finder for those seeking professional trauma care.
Alcoholics Anonymous (International) aa.org/find-aa AA has meetings in over 180 countries. Use their website to find a meeting near you, or connect with online meetings if in-person isn't possible.
Narcotics Anonymous (International) na.org/meetingsearch NA holds meetings in more than 140 countries. Use their meeting finder to locate a group near you.
Remember: asking for help is one of the bravest things a person can do. These organizations exist because people care — and because healing is possible. You deserve support.