Support & Crisis Resources
Real help from real people. Free. Confidential. Available now.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
ConfideFriends is a place for honest expression and connection. But we know that sometimes what someone writes goes beyond what strangers on the internet can hold. When that happens, we want to make sure real help is easy to find.
Every resource below is free, confidential, and available 24/7.
Crisis & Suicide Prevention
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988
Free, confidential support for people in distress. Call or text 988 any time, day or night. Available in English and Spanish. Chat available at 988lifeline.org
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Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
Free, 24/7 crisis support via text message. Connect with a trained crisis counselor. Good option if you don't want to talk out loud.
Sexual Assault & Abuse
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RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline
1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
Free, confidential support from trained staff. Online chat available at rainn.org. RAINN routes you to local service providers in your area.
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National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233
24/7 confidential support for anyone experiencing domestic violence or who is concerned about someone they know. Text START to 88788. Chat at thehotline.org
LGBTQ+ Support
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The Trevor Project
1-866-488-7386
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ young people. Available 24/7. Text START to 678-678. Chat at thetrevorproject.org
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Trans Lifeline
877-565-8860
A trans-led organization offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis. Staffed by trans people.
Mental Health
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NAMI Helpline
1-800-950-6264
National Alliance on Mental Illness. Free information, referrals, and support for people living with mental illness and their families. Text NAMI to 741741.
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National Alliance for Eating Disorders
1-866-662-1235
Free helpline for those struggling with eating disorders and their loved ones. Helpline specialists available Monday–Friday 9am–7pm ET.
A Note from Us
We built ConfideFriends because we believe honest human expression has value, and because sometimes people need a place to say the thing out loud before they can figure out what to do with it.
But we also know our limits. If what you're carrying is bigger than a stranger on the internet can hold, please reach out to one of the resources above. Real people are there. Real help exists.
You can always come back to ConfideFriends. We'll be here.