Immediate Help — Available 24/7

If you are in crisis right now

National Lifeline
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or Text 988

Free, confidential support 24/7 in English and Spanish.

Text Line
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741

Free, 24/7 crisis counseling via text. For those who cannot speak aloud or prefer text.

Veterans
Veterans Crisis Line
Call 988, Press 1

Dedicated support for veterans, service members, and their families. Text 838255 or chat online.

Faith & Community

Catholic & Faith-Based Resources

These organizations understand both the spiritual and clinical dimensions of mental health.

National
Catholic Charities USA
1-800-CATHOLIC (228-4654)

Mental health counseling and crisis assistance through local offices nationwide.

catholiccharitiesusa.org ↗
National
Catholic Psych Institute
Faith-integrated mental health care

Resources and connections to Catholic mental health professionals who integrate faith and psychology.

catholicpsych.com ↗
National
NAMI FaithNet
faith@nami.org

Connects people with faith communities that provide mental health support.

nami.org/FaithNet ↗
National
Sanctus
Faith-integrated mental health

Catholic mental health ministry offering resources and community for those navigating mental illness in faith.

sanctusmentalhealth.org ↗
National
Grace Alliance
Christian mental health community

Faith-based mental health support groups built on the conviction that faith and mental health care belong together.

mentalhealthgracealliance.org ↗
Helpline
NAMI Helpline
1-800-950-NAMI (6264)

Free mental health information and referrals, M–F 10am–10pm ET. Text NAMI to 741741.

nami.org/help ↗
Find a Therapist

Finding a Catholic Therapist

These directories help you find licensed therapists who understand and respect Catholic faith.

Directory
CatholicTherapists.com
Searchable by state & specialty

A nationwide directory of licensed therapists who are practicing Catholics.

catholictherapists.com ↗
Directory
Psychology Today — Faith Filter
Search by "Catholic" or "Christian"

Use the specialty filter to search for providers who list Catholic or Christian orientation.

psychologytoday.com/us/therapists ↗
Directory
Open Path Collective
Reduced-cost therapy ($30–$80/session)

A nonprofit network offering reduced-cost sessions for those who cannot afford standard rates.

openpathcollective.org ↗
Directory
SAMHSA Treatment Locator
1-800-662-4357 (free, 24/7)

National helpline and treatment locator for mental health and substance use services.

findtreatment.samhsa.gov ↗
When Words Fail

Prayer in Crisis

Sometimes the only prayer we have is a cry. These are for the darkest moments — not to perform, but to hold onto.

A Prayer from the Darkness
When you cannot feel God

Lord, I do not feel You near. I do not feel much of anything. But I am here. That is all I have — just being here, in front of You, with nothing to offer but this emptiness. Let it be enough. Let it be Yours.

You were forsaken too. You know this silence. Do not let me go.

A Prayer of Surrender
When the weight is too heavy

Jesus, I cannot carry this anymore. I lay it down — not because I am strong enough to let go, but because I am too broken to hold on.

Take it. Take me. I surrender what I cannot fix and cannot bear. Your Cross was heavier than mine. Walk with me in mine.

A Prayer for Despair
When you want it to stop

God, something in me wants the pain to end — and I am afraid of that wanting. I bring it to You now, honestly, without shame.

I am not asking You to take away my suffering. I am asking You to stay in it with me. Hold me here until the morning comes.

Please also call 988 or text HOME to 741741 if you are in danger.
The Anima Christi
Soul of Christ — a traditional prayer

Soul of Christ, sanctify me.
Body of Christ, save me.
Blood of Christ, inebriate me.
Water from the side of Christ, wash me.
Passion of Christ, strengthen me.
O Good Jesus, hear me.
Within Thy wounds hide me.
Suffer me not to be separated from Thee.
From the malicious enemy defend me.
In the hour of my death call me.
And bid me come to Thee,
that with Thy saints I may praise Thee forever.

Traditional Catholic Prayer — St. Ignatius of Loyola
Local Help

Resources by State

Select your state to find local crisis lines, Catholic Charities offices, and community mental health centers.

Alabama

Alabama Crisis Line
1-800-273-8255

Statewide, 24/7

Catholic Social Services of Alabama
334-288-8890

Montgomery; counseling and support

NAMI Alabama
334-396-4797

Support groups, helpline, family resources

Always call 988 or 911 for immediate emergencies.

Alaska

Careline Alaska
1-877-266-4357

24/7 statewide

Catholic Social Services — Anchorage
907-276-5590

Counseling, crisis support

NAMI Alaska
907-277-1800

Support groups statewide

Always call 988 or 911 for immediate emergencies.

Arizona

Arizona Crisis Line
1-800-631-1314

24/7

Catholic Charities — Diocese of Tucson
520-623-0344

Mental health, family services

NAMI Arizona
602-244-8166

Helpline, support groups

Always call 988 or 911 for immediate emergencies.

Arkansas

Arkansas Crisis Center
1-888-274-7472

24/7 statewide

Catholic Charities of Arkansas
501-664-0340

Little Rock; counseling

NAMI Arkansas
501-661-1548

Support groups, education

Always call 988 or 911 for immediate emergencies.

California

Cal Hope
1-833-317-4673

Free counseling, 24/7

Catholic Charities of Los Angeles
213-251-3400

Counseling, family services

NAMI California
1-800-950-6264

Helpline, support groups statewide

Always call 988 or 911 for immediate emergencies.

Colorado

Colorado Crisis Services
1-844-493-8255

Walk-in centers statewide, 24/7

Catholic Charities — Archdiocese of Denver
303-742-0828

Counseling, family services

NAMI Colorado
303-321-3104

Support groups, helpline

Always call 988 or 911 for immediate emergencies.

Connecticut

CT 211 Crisis Line
Dial 2-1-1

24/7 crisis and referrals

Catholic Charities — Archdiocese of Hartford
860-548-9500

Counseling, family services

NAMI Connecticut
203-878-6374

Support groups, helpline

Always call 988 or 911 for immediate emergencies.

Florida

Florida Crisis Line
1-800-273-8255

24/7 via 988 network

Catholic Charities Bureau — Diocese of St. Augustine
904-354-4846

Counseling, family support

NAMI Florida
850-671-4445

Support groups, helpline

Always call 988 or 911 for immediate emergencies.

Georgia

Georgia Crisis & Access Line
1-800-715-4225

24/7; mobile crisis teams available

Catholic Charities Atlanta
404-420-1440

Counseling, family services

NAMI Georgia
770-234-0855

Support groups, helpline

Always call 988 or 911 for immediate emergencies.

Illinois

Illinois Warm Line
1-866-359-7953

Peer-run support, 7am–11pm

Catholic Charities — Archdiocese of Chicago
312-655-7000

Counseling, family, emergency services

NAMI Illinois
708-524-2582

Support groups, family helpline

Always call 988 or 911 for immediate emergencies.

Indiana

FSSA Crisis Line
1-800-662-4357

24/7

Catholic Charities Indianapolis
317-524-4700

Counseling, family services

NAMI Indiana
317-925-9399

Support groups, family resources

Always call 988 or 911 for immediate emergencies.

Louisiana

Louisiana Crisis Line
1-800-273-8255

24/7 via 988 network

Catholic Charities — Archdiocese of New Orleans
504-523-3755

Counseling, disaster relief

NAMI Louisiana
504-836-7070

Support groups, helpline

Always call 988 or 911 for immediate emergencies.

Massachusetts

Samaritans MA
1-877-870-4673

24/7 emotional support

Catholic Charities — Archdiocese of Boston
617-542-3455

Counseling, family services

NAMI Massachusetts
617-580-4950

Helpline, support groups

Always call 988 or 911 for immediate emergencies.

Michigan

Common Ground Crisis Line
1-800-231-1127

Southeast Michigan, 24/7

Catholic Charities — Diocese of Lansing
517-323-4734

Counseling, family services

NAMI Michigan
517-485-4049

Helpline, support groups

Always call 988 or 911 for immediate emergencies.

Minnesota

Crisis Connection MN
612-379-6363

24/7 crisis and emotional support

Catholic Charities — Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis
651-222-3001

Counseling, family services

NAMI Minnesota
651-645-2948

Helpline, support groups

Always call 988 or 911 for immediate emergencies.

Missouri

MO DMH Crisis Line
1-800-811-4760

24/7

Catholic Charities — Diocese of Kansas City
816-960-7800

Counseling, family services

NAMI Missouri
314-962-4670

Helpline, support groups

Always call 988 or 911 for immediate emergencies.

New Jersey

NJ Mental Health Cares Helpline
1-866-202-4357

M–F 8am–8pm

Catholic Charities — Diocese of Trenton
609-394-8847

Counseling, emergency services

NAMI New Jersey
732-940-0991

Helpline, support groups

Always call 988 or 911 for immediate emergencies.

New York

NYC Well
1-888-692-9355

NYC free mental health support, 24/7

Catholic Charities — Archdiocese of New York
212-371-1000

Counseling, family, emergency services

NAMI New York State
518-462-2000

Helpline, support groups

Always call 988 or 911 for immediate emergencies.

Ohio

Ohio CareLine
1-800-720-9616

Free 24/7 emotional support

Catholic Social Services — Archdiocese of Cincinnati
513-241-7745

Counseling, family services

NAMI Ohio
614-224-2700

Helpline, support groups

Always call 988 or 911 for immediate emergencies.

Pennsylvania

PA Crisis Line
1-855-284-2494

Statewide 24/7

Catholic Social Services — Archdiocese of Philadelphia
215-587-3900

Counseling, family services

NAMI Pennsylvania
717-238-3816

Helpline, support groups

Always call 988 or 911 for immediate emergencies.

Texas

Texas Crisis Lines
1-800-273-8255

Via 988 network

Catholic Charities of Central Texas
512-651-6100

Counseling, family services

NAMI Texas
512-693-2000

Helpline, support groups

Always call 988 or 911 for immediate emergencies.

Virginia

Virginia CRISIS Line
1-800-273-8255

24/7 via 988

Catholic Charities — Diocese of Arlington
703-841-3830

Counseling, family services

NAMI Virginia
888-486-8264

Helpline, support groups

Always call 988 or 911 for immediate emergencies.

Washington

WA Recovery Help Line
1-866-789-1511

Mental health & substance use, 24/7

Catholic Community Services
206-323-6336

Seattle; counseling, family services

NAMI Washington State
206-783-5350

Helpline, support groups

Always call 988 or 911 for immediate emergencies.

Wisconsin

Wisconsin Crisis Lines
1-800-273-8255

Via 988 network

Catholic Charities — Archdiocese of Milwaukee
414-771-2881

Counseling, family services

NAMI Wisconsin
608-268-6000

Helpline, support groups

Always call 988 or 911 for immediate emergencies.

Resources for All States

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988

Every state, 24/7, free and confidential

SAMHSA Treatment Locator
1-800-662-4357

Find local services at findtreatment.samhsa.gov

Catholic Charities USA
catholiccharitiesusa.org

Find your local office anywhere in the US

Always call 988 or 911 for immediate emergencies.