Mental Health Help (US)
If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, you are not alone and free help is available right now. The lines below are free, confidential, and staffed by trained counselors 24/7.
If you need help now
- 988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineCall or text 988 (US) ↗
Free, confidential support 24/7 for people in distress, and for people who are worried about a loved one. Run by the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
- Crisis Text LineText HOME to 741741 (US) ↗
Free, 24/7 crisis support by text message with a trained crisis counselor.
- SAMHSA National Helpline1-800-662-4357 (US) ↗
Free, confidential treatment-referral service available 24/7, in English and Spanish, for individuals and families facing mental health or substance use concerns.
- Veterans Crisis LineCall 988, press 1 (US) ↗
Confidential support for veterans and their families, available 24/7, including online chat and text (838255).
Finding ongoing professional support
Find a licensed therapist
Use the Psychology Today Therapist Directory to filter by location, insurance, and focus area, or ask your primary-care provider for a referral. In the U.S., most licensed therapists are LPCs, LCSWs, psychologists (PhD/PsyD), or MFTs.
Visit ↗Find a psychiatrist (medication evaluation)
A psychiatrist is a medical doctor (MD/DO) who can evaluate both therapy and medication. The American Psychiatric Association offers a "Find a Psychiatrist" directory.
Visit ↗Low-cost and community care
Community mental health centers, FQHCs (Federally Qualified Health Centers), and university training clinics often offer sliding-scale care. SAMHSA’s treatment locator can help you find nearby options.
Visit ↗Trusted health information
For plain-language, evidence-based background, see the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and MedlinePlus, the U.S. National Library of Medicine’s consumer health service.
Visit ↗Authoritative organizations we reference
Moodfig’s self-checks and articles are informed by public guidance and research from these established institutions. Listing them is for your reference; it does not imply endorsement.
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) ↗
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) ↗
- American Psychological Association (APA) ↗
- American Psychiatric Association (APA) ↗
- MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine) ↗
- World Health Organization (WHO) ↗
How Moodfig fits in
Moodfig is a set of free self-tracking and emotional self-check tools. They help you record and reflect on your own patterns over time — useful context to bring to a professional. They are not a diagnosis, treatment, or a replacement for care. If you are unsure where to start, the 988 Lifeline can point you to local resources.