Resources & Media

You deserve community as you navigate your loss

Below, you’ll find crisis hotlines, dedicated sibling loss communities, mental health directories, and media features designed to offer comfort and collective care.

Immediate Crisis & Safety Support

If you're experiencing acute distress, mental health crisis, or thoughts of self-harm, please reach out for immediate, 24/7 support:

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 (US & Canada)
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

crisis lifelines & helplines

National Support

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Call Blackline: 1-800-604-5841 (Call/Text)

24/7 peer support, crisis counseling, and space for gathering stories for Black, Black LGBTQ+, Indigenous, and People of Color

Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

Free 24/7 text-based crisis support with trained crisis counselors for any type of emotional distress

DeafLEAD / Deaf Crisis Line: 321-800-3323 (Videophone)

24/7 crisis center run by and for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, and late-deafened individuals

Emergencies: Call 911 and ask for a Crisis Intervention Trained (CIT) officer

For immediate life-threatening medical or safety emergencies; requesting a CIT officer connects you with law enforcement trained in mental health crises

Fireside Project Psychedelic Support Line: 1-623-473-7433 (Call/Text)

Free, confidential peer support for individuals navigating real-time or past psychedelic, entheogen, or plant medicine experiences

LGBT National Help Center: 1-888-843-4564 (Call/Text)

Free, confidential peer support, information, and local resources for LGBTQ+ individuals of all ages

Línea de Prevención del Suicidio en español: 1-888-628-9454

Servicio gratuito, confidencial y disponible las 24 horas para personas en crisis emocional o pensamientos suicidas

NAMI Helpline: 1-800-950-6264 (Call) or Text "NAMI" to 741741

Free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals, and support for individuals and families facing mental health conditions

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 / 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or Text "START" to 88788

24/7 confidential support, safety planning, and resources for anyone affected by domestic violence or abuse

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National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (HRSA): 1-833-852-6262 (Call/Text)

24/7 free, confidential mental health support for pregnant and new mothers

RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 (Call) or Text "HOPE" to 64673

24/7 confidential support and resources for survivors of sexual assault and their loved ones

SAMHSA’s National Helpline: Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or visit SAMHSA.gov

24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service for mental health and substance use disorders

StrongHearts Native Helpline: 1-844-762-8483 (Call/Text)

Safe, confidential, and culturally centered domestic and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans and Alaska Natives

The Trevor Project / Trevor Hotline (LGBTQ+ Youth): 1-866-488-7386 (Call) or Text "START" to 678678

24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ young people under 25

Trans Lifeline (US): 1-877-565-8860

Peer support line run by and for trans individuals offering direct emotional and financial support without law enforcement involvement

Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 (Call) or Text 838255

24/7 confidential support for Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and their loved ones

We R Native: Text "Native" to 741741

Comprehensive health resource for Native youth, providing text-based health info, crisis support, and cultural connection

Wildflower Alliance Peer Support Line: 1-888-407-4515

Peer-run support line offering non-judgmental connection with individuals who have lived experience with trauma, distress, or mental health struggles

Regional Support

International & Binational Support

Oregon YouthLine: Text TEEN to 839863

Teen-to-teen peer support line for youth; peer support available 4 PM–10 PM PST, off-hours answered by adult crisis professionals

Call to Safety (formerly Portland Women’s Crisis Line): 1-888-235-5333 (Call) or 503-235-5333 (Text)

24/7 crisis support, safety planning, and advocacy for survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Oregon

Washington Recovery Help Line: 1-866-789-1511

24/7 statewide help line providing emotional support, crisis intervention, and treatment referrals for substance use, mental health, and problem gambling

Washington Warm Line: 1-877-500-9276

Confidential, peer-support line answered by individuals living with emotional and mental health challenges

International & Binational Support

Postpartum Support International (PSI): 1-800-944-4773 (Call) or 971-203-7773 (Text en Español)

Support, resources, and local referrals for pregnant, postpartum, and adoptive parents across the US, Canada, and internationally

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline / National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call or text 988 or 1-800-273-8255

24/7, free, and confidential support for anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress in the US and Canada

Trans Lifeline (Canada): 1-877-330-6366

Peer support line run by and for trans individuals across Canada, offering support without law enforcement dispatch

INTERNATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH & CRISIS NETWORKS

Befrienders Worldwide

Global directory connecting individuals to local confidential emotional support and suicide prevention hotlines across 32 countries

Find A Helpline

A free, global search engine to find free, confidential crisis support via phone, text, or chat in over thirteen countries

International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP)

Comprehensive global database of crisis centers and mental health support services listed by continent and country

GRIEF, MENTAL HEALTH, & PRACTITIONER DIRECTORIES

Confident Grief School Directory

A network of trained grief coaches and practitioners dedicated to compassionate, trauma-informed grief support

The Grief House

(Portland, OR, Atlanta, GA, and Virtual)

A physical and digital community space dedicated to grief gatherings, workshops, and communal care

Grief Care Directory with The Grief House

A localized (Portland, OR and Atlanta, GA) and online network of grief workers, facilitators, and somatic practitioners dedicated to trauma-informed care

Inclusive Therapists

A social justice-oriented directory and community network centered on decolonial, culturally responsible, identity-affirming, and collective trauma-informed care; designed to make healthcare accessible, particularly for BIPOC, QTBIPOC, LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, and disabled communities

Psychology Today

Searchable national directory to find licensed therapists, counselors, and support groups filtered by location, insurance, and specialty

Rula

A platform connecting individuals with licensed therapists for accessible, insurance-covered mental health care

LOSS & STORYTELLING RESOURCES

Get Griefy Magazine

A community-led digital publication and platform providing solace, creative prompts, and real stories on living fully alongside loss

Modern Loss (Sibling Loss Channel)

A candid, user-driven publication offering essays, guidance, and community narratives on navigating non-linear grief, with dedicated pieces on sibling loss

The Artists’ Grief Deck

A toolkit of 60 visual cards individually created by artists and grief workers, featuring artwork on one side and creative grieving prompts on the back

The Artists’ Grief Deck

A toolkit of 60 visual cards individually created by artists and grief workers, featuring artwork on one side and creative grieving prompts on the back

The Hearth Community Storytelling

A community-building initiative using personal storytelling, deep listening, and local gatherings to cultivate empathy, deepen human connection, and foster collective care

When Bearing Witness

A framework and practice centered on holding non-judgmental space for ambiguous, complex, and unacknowledged grief without pushing for resolution or quick fixes

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I suggest a resource or feature Story Safe on my podcast/media outlet?

Yes, absolutely! Story Safe loves collaborating with fellow grief workers, podcasters, and community organizers. Please reach out via the contact form or book a Connection Call to discuss media opportunities or resource additions.

Are these support lifelines and helplines affiliated with Story Safe?

No, Story Safe provides non-clinical grief coaching. The crisis lifelines and helplines listed above are independent emergency and peer-support services operated by local and global organizations.

SAFETY & CRISIS SUPPORT DISCLAIMER

Story Safe Grief Coaching is a non-clinical coaching service and is not a substitute for professional therapy, counseling, or emergency crisis care. If you or someone you know is experiencing acute distress, mental health crisis, or thoughts of self-harm, please reach out for immediate, 24/7 support:

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 (US & Canada)
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
International Support: Please contact your local emergency services or visit findahelpline.com

Resources & Media

You deserve community as you navigate your loss

Immediate Crisis & Safety Support

crisis lifelines & helplines

National Support

National Support Continued

National Support Continued

National Support Continued

National Support Continued

National Support Continued

Regional Support

International & Binational Support

International & Binational Support

International & Binational Support

International & Binational Support

International & Binational Support

INTERNATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH & CRISIS NETWORKS

GRIEF, MENTAL HEALTH, & PRACTITIONER DIRECTORIES

LOSS & STORYTELLING RESOURCES

MEDIA, FEATURES, & CONVERSATIONS

Interviews discussing narrative reflection and sibling loss

Frequently Asked Questions

SAFETY & CRISIS SUPPORT DISCLAIMER