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Get help now

If life is hitting hard right now, stay here for a second.

I’ve had moments where everything felt too heavy and I didn’t know who to call, where to go, or how to get through the next hour.

So I keep this page close.

If you need help right now, use what’s below.
Save it. Share it. Don’t try to carry everything by yourself.

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Talk to someone right now

Sometimes you just need somebody to hear you. Start here.

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
 Call or text: 988
 Chat: www.988lifeline.org

• Crisis Text Line
 Text: HOME to 741741
 Website: www.crisistextline.org

• 7 Cups (Free Emotional Support Chat)
 Website: www.7cups.com

• National Warmline Directory (non-crisis support lines)
 Website: www.warmline.org

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NEED A PLACE OR IMMEDIATE SUPPORT

If you need somewhere to go or help getting through the night, check here.

• 211 (United Way Resource Line)
 Call: 211
 Website: www.211.org

• Homeless Shelter Directory
 Website: www.homelessshelterdirectory.org

• Salvation Army (rent, utilities, shelter help)
 Website: www.salvationarmyusa.org

• HUD-VASH (Veterans Housing Support)
 Website: www.va.gov/homeless/hud-vash.asp

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FOOD & DAILY NEEDS

You deserve to eat. No explanation needed.

• Feeding America (Find local food banks)
 Website: www.feedingamerica.org

• WhyHunger (Find free meals near you)
 Website: www.whyhunger.org/find-food

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MENTAL HEALTH & COUNSELING

Help exists even if money is tight.

• SAMHSA Treatment Locator (mental health & addiction help)
 Call: 1-800-662-4357
 Website: www.findtreatment.gov

• Open Path Collective (low-cost therapy)
 Website: www.openpathcollective.org

• NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
 Call: 1-800-950-6264
 Website: www.nami.org

• Give An Hour (free therapy sessions)
 Website: www.giveanhour.org

• HRSA Health Centers (low-cost clinics)
 Website: www.findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov

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LEGAL & LIFE SUPPORT

Sometimes stress ain’t emotional. it’s just life hitting all at once.

• LawHelp (free legal aid by state)
 Website: www.lawhelp.org

• Energy Assistance (search by state)
 Website: www.benefits.gov

• Local Extension Office (budgeting, life skills, support)
 Search: “Extension Office near me”

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FOR VETERANS

If you served, you don’t have to carry that alone.

• Veterans Crisis Line
 Call: 988 then press 1
 Text: 838255
 Website: www.veteranscrisisline.net

• Vet Centers (free counseling)
 Call: 1-877-927-8387
 Website: www.vetcenter.va.gov

• Make The Connection (veteran stories & support)
 Website: www.maketheconnection.net

• Hire Heroes USA (job support for veterans)
 Website: www.hireheroesusa.org

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BEFORE YOU LEAVE

If you’re here, something might feel heavy.

Use these. Save them. Send them to somebody who might be struggling in silence.

You don’t have to carry everything at once.

Just take the next step.

— Your friend Unique 🌱