Crisis resources
Emboulden is a self-guided workbook with an AI assistant. It is not a crisis service, a therapy service, or a substitute for professional care. If you’re struggling right now, please reach out to one of the resources below — real people are available 24/7.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911 (US) or your local emergency number.
United States
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988. Free, confidential, 24/7. Press 1 for veterans, 2 for Spanish, 3 for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults.
- Crisis Text Line — text HOME to 741741. Free, 24/7 text-based support.
- SAMHSA National Helpline — substance use and mental health, call 1-800-662-4357. Free, confidential, 24/7.
- The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ youth) — call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678.
- Veterans Crisis Line — call 988 then press 1, or text 838255.
Outside the United States
findahelpline.com lists vetted crisis lines in more than 130 countries.
Financial hardship
If money worries are part of what you’re carrying right now, you are not alone, and free help exists:
- 211 — dial 211 (US/Canada) for help with food, housing, utilities, and other essentials.
- NFCC — National Foundation for Credit Counseling, free or low-cost financial counseling: nfcc.org.
You matter. Please reach out to one of the lines above before anything else.