Mental Health

You Deserve to Feel Mentally Well

Mental health isn’t just about avoiding breakdowns—it's about feeling balanced, supported, and able to cope with everyday life. It’s about how you feel, how you think, how you connect, and how you function.

Life can feel overwhelming—especially when you're navigating stress, anxiety, depression, or other challenges. The good news? You're not alone. There are accessible resources for support, even if you don't qualify for formal programs.

Need Help Right Now?

If you're in crisis or need someone to talk to immediately, these hotlines are here for you—confidential, free, and open 24/7:

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Call or Text 988 (also available in Spanish)

• BIPOC BlackLine – Call/Text 1-800-604-5841

• Child Abuse Hotline (National) – Call/Text 1-800-422-4453

• Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741

• Domestic Violence Hotline (National) – Call 1-800-799-7233 or Text LOVEIS to 22522

• Eldercare Locator (National) – 1-800-677-1116

• LGBT National Hotline – 1-888-843-4564

• NAMI HelpLine (National Alliance on Mental Illness) – Call 1-800-950-6264 or Text NAMI to 741741

• Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN) – 1-800-656-4673

• The Trevor Project Lifeline (LGBTQ+ Youth) – 1-800-565-8860 (also available in Spanish)

• Trans Lifeline – 1-877-565-8860

Looking for a Therapist?

Not all therapists cost the same. Some offer low-cost or sliding scale fees. These platforms can help you find someone who understands your background and needs:

For Undocumented Immigrants Specifically

• UndocuHealth National Directory — Mental health support for undocumented folks

• WELLNESS SUPPORT GROUPS — Immigrants Rising’s Wellness Support Groups help undocumented people stay grounded and connected to the community.

  • These 6-week Wellness Support Groups led by trained mental health providers or registered clinicians, are designed to help undocumented people feel less alone and more understood. The weekly virtual sessions are closed; meaning that advance registration is required, with the goal of creating a confidential space where 10-12 participants can feel grounded, find community, and share their unique experiences, challenges, and successes with one another.

For BIPOC Communities

• Asian Mental Health Collective / South Asian Therapists

• Inclusive Therapists — Culturally responsive care

• Latinx Therapy — Spanish-language and Latinx-identifying therapists

• Therapy for Black Girls / Therapy for Black Men

• Therapy for Latinx

For LGBTQ+ Communities

• NQTTCN — Queer & trans therapists of color

• We Glimmer — LGBTQ+ mental health platform

• LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory

Affordable Options

• Open Path Collective — Sessions starting around $30–60

• You Are RAD — Mental health support that’s affirming and low-cost

Final Thoughts

Mental health support is for everyone—regardless of immigration status, income level, or life experience. Whether you're ready to start therapy or just need someone to talk to, there are doors open for you.

Don't wait until things feel unmanageable. Reach out, explore these tools, and give yourself the care you deserve.