Peer Support Resources

I wanted to create this page because I know how difficult it can be to find support after experiencing psychiatric harm.

Many of us leave psychiatric systems carrying questions, grief, anger, confusion, fear, or a deep sense of isolation. Sometimes we don’t know where to turn next. Sometimes we know we need support but struggle to find spaces that feel safe enough to reach out to.

My hope is that this page can serve as a starting point.

Below you’ll find peer support resources, recovery communities, support groups, crisis resources, and organizations that may be helpful as you navigate your own path forward. Some of these resources are peer-led. Some are recovery-oriented. Some offer crisis support. All are included because I believe people deserve options and deserve access to support that aligns with their needs and values.

Some of the resources listed on this page are ones I have personally explored or used myself. Others have been recommended by members of the community based on their own positive personal experiences. To help distinguish between them, I will mark resources that I have personally explored with an asterisk (*).

I encourage everyone to take time to explore resources for themselves and decide what feels like the best fit.

Connection Beyond Meetings

Support doesn’t always happen during a scheduled meeting.

Sometimes it happens through conversations between meetings, shared experiences, thoughtful discussions, or simply knowing there are people who understand.

That is why we also have our community spaces where members can stay connected, continue conversations, learn together, and support one another outside of group meetings.

My hope is that people don’t just find resources here.

My hope is that people find community.

Finding What Works For You

One of the things I have learned through my own journey is that healing looks different for everyone.

Some people find healing through peer support.

Some find it through community.

Some through creativity, advocacy, mindfulness, spirituality, education, relationships, or a combination of many different things.

There is no single right path.

The resources on this page are not meant to tell you what your path should be.

They are simply here to offer possibilities.

Take what feels supportive.

Leave what doesn’t.

Trust yourself.

You’re Not Alone

If you’ve found yourself on this page because you’re searching for support, I want you to know that you’re not alone.

There are people who understand.

There are communities that care.

There are spaces where your experiences can be spoken aloud and where your story can be heard.

Whether you decide to join one of my groups, schedule a session, connect with another organization, or simply spend time exploring the resources here, I hope you find something that helps you feel a little more connected and a little less alone.

That is why this page exists.

Advocacy & Justice Organizations

Voices for Mental Health Injustice

Peer Support Groups

Recovery Meetings

All Recovery Meetings

Multiple Meeting Types

Mental Health Focus

Trauma Support Meetings

Women’s Meetings

Hearing Voices / Psychosis Support Meetings

Self-Harm/Suicide Support Meetings

Survivors of Suicide Loss

Addiction Support Meetings

National Crisis & Warmline Resources

Here is a large list of Warmlines that are both national and that service only specific states, many of them are 24/7. You can view the list at the button below.

View the Warm Line Directory

Crisis Hotlines (U.S.) (WARNING: Many of these are carceral lines, meaning that they do call the police/emergency services if you report being a danger to self.) 

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Dial or text 988 if you are experiencing a mental health crisis or suicidal thoughts.
  • 988 Chat via Website — https://988lifeline.org/
  • Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ youth) — 1-866-488-7386, text/online chat: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
  • National Helpline — 1 (800) 662-4357
  • RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline — 1-800-656-4673; text/online chat: https://rainn.org
  • SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline — 1-800-985-5990, text TalkWithUs to 66746
  • Crisis Text Line — Text HOME to 741741 *
  • Child Help Hotline — 1-800-422-4453
  • Veterans Crisis Line — 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and press 1; or text 838255
  • Association for Individual Development Crisis Line — 1 (630) 966-9393, Nationwide Crisis Line, offers crisis and more general support and won’t call emergency services without your consent or without informing you. *

Substance Use Hotlines

⚔️ Non-Carceral Resources

  • Trans Lifeline (U.S.): 1-877-565-8860. A peer-support crisis hotline run by and for trans, nonbinary, agender, and questioning folks. 
  • LGBT National Help Center: (888) 843-4564
  • Blackline: 1-800-604-5841 (call or text). Peer support by/for Black, Indigenous & People of Color, LGBTQ+, Black Femme lens.  
  • Wildflower Alliance Peer Support Line: 1-888-407-4515. Trained peer supporters offering an alternative crisis-support line.  
  • THRIVE Lifeline: Text “THRIVE” to 1-313-662-8209. 24/7 text-based crisis support with focus on multiply-marginalized communities.  
  • The Fireside Project Psychedelic Support Line: 1-623-473-7433 (11 AM-11 PM PT) — for emotional support during/after psychedelic experiences.  *
  • National Runaway Safeline (U.S.): 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929) for youth and families; non-judgmental, free, 24/7.  
  • Crisis Text Line: Text “START” to 741-741 in the U.S. Free, 24/7 support via trained crisis counselors.   *
  • StrongHearts Native Helpline: (844) 762-8483 (centering Native Americans and Alaska Natives)

Find Local Warmlines

Warmlines are non-crisis peer support lines for emotional support and community connection. You can search for warmlines in your area at: https://warmline.org/

How to Use These Resources

  • Start with peer support: Join my one-on-one sessions or the Unlock the Psych Ward Doors group to feel seen and supported.
  • Explore recovery meetings: Find a group that aligns with your experience — mental health, addiction, hearing voices, or self-harm support.
  • Use crisis and warmline resources as needed: Hotlines and warmlines are available anytime for immediate support or emotional guidance.
  • Engage safely online: Many groups have registration requirements or moderation policies. Participate in a way that feels comfortable.