I’m interested in free services.
Free Black Therapy
Up to 5 free teletherapy sessions for Black people.Free Healing Philly Directory
A Philadelphia directory of therapists, coaches, and multi-disciplinary healers who can provide free support sessions.Black Men Heal
Provides up to 8 free therapy sessions for Black men.Mental Health Liberation BIPOC Therapy Fund (BIPOC only)
Covers the cost of 4-12 sessions with a therapist.
Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation | Mental Wellness Support Program (MWSP)
The foundation offers free programing around mental health, while the MWSP covers the cost of 5 therapy sessions with a licensed mental health provider.
Live Well Foundation Free Online Support Groups
Free, peer-led support groups. No insurance or diagnosis required.
William Way LGBT Community Center | Peer Support Counseling & Recovery Groups
Offers free peer counseling and free recovery groups. See website for hours and availability.
Provides therapy scholarships to cover the cost of sessions for up to 1 year.
I need help paying for therapy.
National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Mental Health Fund (QTPOC only)
Provides financial assistance up to $100 for as many as 6 therapy sessions.Lotus Therapy Fund
Provides financial assistance up to $125 for as many as 8 therapy sessions for Asian people.Loveland Therapy Fund (Black women, girls, and non-binary folks only)
Provides financial assistance for 4 therapy sessions costing up to $120.Black Journalists Therapy Relief Fund
Financial assistance for current/former Black journalists to receive mental health services.
Provides mini-grants to help Black queer and trans folks access therapy services. Assistance is for up to 6 therapy sessions, up to $100 of assistance per session.
Easy Activism: Black Mental Health Fund
Financial assistance for Black individuals to receive therapy.
Assistance to cover medical expenses if you have been the victim of a crime.
Charlyne McFarland Therapy Fund
Provides financial support for approximately 2-6 months of therapy sessions with a licensed mental health professional.
I’m interested in mutual aid.
Trans Youth Resilience Fund (Philly, Delaware, Bucks, Montgomery, & Chester PA counties only)
Financial assistance provided to trans & nonbinary individuals under age 25 to support their health, wellness, and safety as defined by them.
Black Trans Fund Community Care Grant (Organizations only)
Financial support for organization led by Black trans people.
A national search resource that can connect you with support around food pantries, medical and psychiatric care, housing, financial assistance, and more.
A Philadelphia-specific mutual aid resource directory.
A national mutual aid resource map.
Community Fridges in Philadelphia
List of community fridge addresses: Please make sure to look up the specific fridge you intend to visit before going to make sure it is still active!
I need crisis resources.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911.
Call 988 Suicide & Crisis Hotline | Available 24/7
Formerly known as The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-8255, 988 has replaced the national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Crisis Text Line: Text START to 741-741 | Available 24/7
Text from anywhere in the USA to be connected with a trained Crisis Counselor.
U.S. National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-7233 | Available 24/7
The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides lifesaving tools and immediate support to enable victims to find safety and live lives free of abuse. Advocates offer compassionate support, crisis intervention information, and referral services in over 170 languages. They also have an online chat feature available.
Trans Lifeline: (877) 565-8860 | Available 24/7
Trans Lifeline is a trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive.
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 | Chat | Available 24/7
Confidentially call to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area.
The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline: (888) 843-4564
Peer support, local resources, and factual info related to LGBT community via telephone, online chat, and email. See website for their hours.
Philadelphia-Specific
List of all Philadelphia Crisis Centers for Children and Adults | Available 24/7
DBHIDS Suicide and Crisis Intervention Line: (215) 686-4420 | Available 24/7
Call this number if you are located in Philadelphia feeling depressed, hopeless, or suicidal.
DBHIDS Behavioral Health Emergency Line: (215) 685-6440 | Available 24/7
Call this number if you are located in Philadelphia and need to (1) speak with a mental health delegate (2) need emergency assistance for a child, such as finding an ER/CRC that serves children (3) need the Mobile Emergency Team to come out to your location to assess a behavioral health emergency or (4) are not sure what resource you need but, know it is related to mental health, suicide, or substance use.
Young Adult/Youth
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453 (1-800-4-A-CHILD) | Text | Available 24/7
Available to anyone with a telephone: children who face confusion, parents in despair, mandatory reporters and other adults who are uncertain about the next best step when faced with questions related to child abuse and neglect.
The Trevor Project: (866) 488-7386 | Text START to 678678 | Available 24/7
The Trevor Project is a leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24.
National Runaway Safeline: 1-800-786-2929 (1-800-RUNAWAY) | Available 24/7
Hotline for runaway/homeless youth and their families.
The GLBT National Youth Talkline: (800) 246-7743
Youth serving youth through age 25. Peer support, local resources, and factual info related to LGBT community via telephone, online chat, and email. See website for their hours.
AMALA Muslim Youth Hopeline: 855-952-6252 (855-95-AMALA)
Muslim youth can utilize this warm line to be connected with a para-professional providing peer support. See website for their hours.
Philly HopeLine: 833-745-4673 (1-833-PHL-HOPE)
From theUplift Center for Grieving Children, the HopeLine is a free & confidential helpline for grief and emotional support staffed by Master’s degree level clinicians. Open to all youth and caregivers in the Philadelphia region.
I need lower cost services.
Offers sessions for members between $40 and $70.
Offers low-cost sessions between $20 and $65.
Therapy Center of Philadelphia
Offers sessions between $30 and $150 based on your weekly income.
Mango Tree Counseling and Consulting
Offers sessions from $35 to $120. Specializes in working within Asian-American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander communities.