Essential Mental Health Crisis Resources: A Safe Guide for When You Need Immediate Support
Shadow work, self-reflection, and deep personal growth can bring up powerful emotions. Whether you’re attending one of my events or navigating your own journey, it’s important to know that support is always available. As a coach, I provide trustworthy, confidential support within the scope of personal growth and empowerment. However, there are times when more acute mental health crises arise—moments that require immediate, professional, and specialized help beyond what coaching can offer.
Why Emergency Crisis Resources Matter
Doing deep inner work can sometimes surface feelings of overwhelm, anxiety, or even crisis that go beyond the boundaries of coaching. In these moments, having access to emergency crisis resources can be life-saving. Sharing these options is part of creating a safe, supportive environment for everyone and recognizing when professional crisis support is needed.
US-Based Mental Health Crisis Resources
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988, or visit 988lifeline.org
24/7, free, confidential support for people in distress, plus prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741, or visit crisistextline.org
Free, 24/7 support from trained crisis counselors via text message.The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ youth)
Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678, or visit thetrevorproject.org
24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ youth.NAMI Helpline
Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) (Mon–Fri, 10am–10pm ET), text "HelpLine" to 62640, or visit nami.org/help
Information, resource referrals, and support for individuals and families.SAMHSA National Helpline
Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357), or visit samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
24/7, free, confidential help for mental health and substance use issues.Veterans Crisis Line
Call 988 and press 1, text 838255, or visit veteranscrisisline.net
24/7 support for veterans, service members, and their families.
When to Use These Emergency Resources
If you’re struggling with thoughts of self-harm, suicide, or overwhelming distress, please reach out to these emergency crisis services immediately—even if you’re unsure whether your situation “qualifies” as a crisis. These experts are here for you, and trained professionals are ready to listen and help you find a path forward. Coaching is not a substitute for emergency or clinical care. If you ever feel you or someone else is in immediate danger, please call 911.
Additional Support
It’s courageous to seek help. Sharing these resources with friends, family, or anyone in your community can make a real difference. If you have questions or want to talk more about mental health support outside of crisis situations, feel free to contact me directly at me@stephenim.com.
You are not alone. Support is always available.