The Mood Ring988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org. Free, confidential, 24/7.
Find support
You don’t have to carry it alone
The Mood Ring is a place to learn and practice. Sometimes you need more than that, and that’s not weakness. Here’s where to find real help.
If you’re in crisis right now
Call or text 988
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is free, confidential and open 24/7 in the U.S. If you’re in immediate danger, call 911.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 for free, 24/7 support from a trained crisis counselor. Text HOLA for Spanish.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788. Free, confidential, 24/7.
Find a therapist who gets it
Therapy for Black Girls
A directory of therapists who understand the experiences of Black women and girls, plus a podcast and community.
Therapy for Black Men
A directory of culturally aware therapists and coaches for Black men and boys.
Therapy for Black Kids
A therapist locator for Black children and teens.
Inclusive Therapists
A directory centering identity-affirming care, including BIPOC and LGBTQ+ therapists.
Free and lower-cost options
The Loveland Foundation Therapy Fund
Help paying for therapy for Black women, girls and nonbinary people. Check the site for when applications open.
Open Path Collective
Lower-cost therapy sessions for people who qualify, after a one-time membership fee.
Free Black Therapy
A limited number of free sessions for people who qualify.
Sad Girls Club
Free virtual support groups for women of color.
Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation
Free mental wellness support and a directory of culturally competent providers.
More support
BEAM (Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective)
Healing programs, groups and tools built for Black communities.
NAMI HelpLine
Call 1-800-950-6264 or text “NAMI” to 62640 for information, resources and support. Weekdays, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. ET.
SAMHSA National Helpline
Call 1-800-662-4357 for free, confidential treatment referrals for mental health and substance use. 24/7, English and Spanish.
The Mood Ring isn’t affiliated with these organizations. Details like cost and eligibility change, so check each site for the latest. If you know a resource we should add, email hello@themoodring.org.