Mental Health Resources
Check out these trusted mental health resources below if you need additional help.
While Shmoody is a self-care and personal growth tool designed to support your well-being, it is not a substitute for professional mental health services. If you’re facing challenges that require clinical or medical attention, we encourage you to connect with the trusted resources listed here. They are equipped to provide the support and guidance you may need.
US National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
The Lifeline provides free and confidential support for people in distress as well as prevention and crisis resources.
📞 Text or Call: 988 (available 24/7)
TTY: 1-800-799-4889US National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline
The NAMI Helpline is a free, nationwide peer support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition, their family members and caregivers, mental health providers, and the public. They also have chat and email support options.
📞 Call: 1-800-950-6264 (available 10am to 10pm EST)
US Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline
SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a confidential and free information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.
📞 Call: 1-800-950-6264 (available 10am to 10pm EST)
The Canada Suicide Prevention Service (CSPS)
CSPS is a national network of existing distress, crisis, and suicide prevention line services. They are committed to supporting any person living in Canada who is affected by suicide, in the most caring and least intrusive manner possible.
📞 Call: 1-833-456-4566 (available 24/7)
📱 Text: 45645 (available 4pm to midnight ET)Samaritans
The Samaritans offers confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings, of distress, despair, or suicidal thoughts. It is free to call from within the UK and Ireland.
📞 Call: 116 123 (available 24/7)
TelefonSeelsorge
Provides anonymous and confidential support to anyone needing support around problems or crises at any stage of life. They also offer email and chat support options.
📞 Call: 0800.1110111 (available 24/7)
Lifeline
Lifeline is a national charity that provides all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to crisis support and suicide prevention services. Chat and text support are also available.
📞 Call: 13 11 14 (available 24/7)
Befrienders
Befrienders Worldwide members and volunteers around the world provide confidential support to people in emotional crisis or distress, or those close to them.
Trevor Project
No matter where you live, you can access TrevorSpace, a safe and secure social networking site for LGBTQ young people and their allies.