If you need more support
Vent Chat is a peer space. It isn't monitored, it isn't staffed, and it isn't a substitute for professional help. If you're in crisis or feeling unsafe, please reach out to someone trained for this.
If you're in immediate danger
Call your local emergency services. US: 911. UK: 999. EU: 112. Australia: 000. Don't wait.
United States
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988, 24/7. Chat at 988lifeline.org
- Crisis Text Line — text HOME to 741741. Free, 24/7, confidential.
- NAMI Helpline — 1-800-950-6264 (Mon–Fri, 10am–10pm ET). Mental health support and referrals.
- The Trevor Project — 1-866-488-7386, or text START to 678-678. Crisis support for LGBTQ+ youth.
- SAMHSA Helpline — 1-800-662-4357. Substance use and mental health treatment referrals.
United Kingdom
- Samaritans — call 116 123, free, 24/7. samaritans.org
- Shout — text SHOUT to 85258. Free, 24/7 crisis text line.
- Mind — mental health support and information. mind.org.uk
Canada
- Talk Suicide Canada — 1-833-456-4566, 24/7. Text 45645 (4pm–midnight ET).
- Kids Help Phone — 1-800-668-6868 or text HELLO to 686868.
Australia
- Lifeline — 13 11 14, 24/7. lifeline.org.au
- Beyond Blue — 1300 22 4636. Anxiety and depression support. beyondblue.org.au
International
- Befrienders Worldwide — emotional support centres in 32+ countries
- IASP Crisis Centres — directory by country
- Find a Helpline — search by country and topic
Online therapy
If you're not in immediate crisis but want to talk to a professional:
- BetterHelp — licensed therapists online, sliding scale pricing
- Talkspace — text, voice, and video therapy, often covered by insurance
- 7 Cups — free support from trained listeners, also offers therapy
- Open Path Collective — reduced-fee sessions ($30–$80) for those who qualify
Vent Chat has no affiliation with any of the above. We list them because they're genuinely useful. Always verify contact details directly with each service.