If you’re here because you’re struggling, I’m really glad you reached out for support.

Applied Calm is an educational/coaching platform – we are not an emergency service and we cannot provide crisis intervention. If you are in danger right now, or feel like you might hurt yourself (or someone else), please use one of the options below immediately.

Get Help Now	What This Resource Is For
📞 Call or Text 988 — 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (24/7)	Immediate support for suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, substance use crises, or overwhelming moments. Free, confidential, and available by call, text, or chat.
💬 Text HOME to 741741 — Crisis Text Line (24/7)	Text-based crisis support if calling feels hard. A trained crisis counselor will respond by text to help you through the moment.
🏳️‍🌈 Call 1-866-488-7386 or Text START to 678678 — The Trevor Project	Crisis support for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults. Call, text, or chat with counselors trained in LGBTQ+ issues.
🏳️‍⚧️ Call (877) 565-8860 — Trans Lifeline	Peer support for trans and questioning people, run by and for trans individuals. Confidential and non-judgmental.
💜 Call 800-656-HOPE (4673) — RAINN Sexual Assault Hotline (24/7)	Support for survivors of sexual assault or abuse. Confidential crisis support, information, and local referrals.
🏠 Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or Text START to 88788 — National Domestic Violence Hotline	Help for people experiencing domestic violence or relationship abuse. Safety planning and confidential support available 24/7.
🎖️ Dial 988, then Press 1 or Text 838255 — Veterans Crisis Line	Crisis support for veterans, service members, and their families — even if you’re not enrolled in VA services.
💊 Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) — SAMHSA National Helpline	Free, confidential help finding mental health or substance-use treatment, information, and referrals.
🌪️ Call or Text 1-800-985-5990 — Disaster Distress Helpline	Support for emotional distress related to natural disasters, violence, or other traumatic events.
🍽️ Call 1-888-375-7767 — ANAD Eating Disorders Helpline	Support for concerns related to eating disorders, body image, restriction, bingeing, or purging behaviors.
🧒 Call or Text 800-422-4453 — Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline (24/7)	Help for children being harmed, or adults concerned about a child’s safety. Confidential and available 24/7.
🏃 Call 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929) — National Runaway Safeline	Support for runaway, homeless, or at-risk youth, and for concerned parents or guardians.

Even if you’re not in immediate danger, but still struggling, reaching out now can make a real difference. You don’t have to wait until things feel unbearable to ask for help.

Get Help Now	What This Resource Is For
🌍 Find local helplines — Find a Helpline (findahelpline.com)	A global directory of suicide prevention and emotional support helplines, organized by country. Many offer phone, text, and chat options.
🌍 International suicide prevention — International Association for Suicide Prevention (iasp.info)	Provides a worldwide list of crisis centers and suicide prevention resources by country and region.
🇬🇧 UK & ROI — Samaritans Call 116 123	24/7 emotional support for anyone in distress in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland.
🇨🇦 Canada — Talk Suicide Canada Call or text 988	Nationwide suicide crisis helpline offering call and text support across Canada.
🇦🇺 Australia — Lifeline Australia Call 13 11 14	24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services throughout Australia.
🇳🇿 New Zealand — 1737 Call or text 1737	Free, confidential mental health support available nationwide.
🇮🇳 India — AASRA Call +91-9820466726	24/7 emotional support and suicide prevention helpline in India.
🇿🇦 South Africa — South African Depression and Anxiety Group Call 0800 567 567	Crisis counseling and mental health support services across South Africa.
🇪🇺 Europe (multiple countries) — Mental Health Europe	Information and links to mental health resources and crisis services across European countries.