You Matter.
Finding a job can be stressful. Whether you're searching for your first opportunity, navigating a career change, or facing rejection after rejection, it's easy to feel overwhelmed.
If you're struggling right now, please know that your worth is not defined by your job title, your income, or how many applications you've submitted. Taking care of yourself is just as important as taking care of your career.
If you or someone you know needs support, these free resources are available throughout the United States.
988 Suicide & crisis lifeline
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, confidential, free, 24/7/365 help is available.
Call or text 988
Chat at 988lifeline.org
TTY users can use their preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988
Veterans and active-duty military
Veterans Crisis Line - Reach caring, qualified responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Many responders are veterans
Call 988 and press 1
Crisis Chat or text 838255
Make the Connection - Stories, videos, and mental health info for veterans
Maternal mental health
If you are pregnant or just had a baby and in need of mental health support, call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA (833-852-6262)
For additional resources about the emotional changes that women experience during and after pregnancy, see Postpartum Support International - PSI
Support groups / peer support
Find a support group for mental health, drugs, alcohol | SAMHSA
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)is a free, nationwide peer-support service
They provide information, resource referrals, and support to people living with mental health conditions, their caregivers, and mental health providers
Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET
Basic needs
If you need help finding food or paying for housing or other essential services, use the 211 website or call the hotline to speak to someone who can help
To understand more about federal benefits available to families with children under age 12, visit: Resource Benefits Guide for Families with Children 0-12 (hhs.gov)
The Eldercare Locator connects you to services for older adults and their families:
Call 1-800-677-1116
TTY users can use their preferred relay service or dial 711 then instruct the relay operator to connect you to 1-800-677-1116
Violence / Abuse
The National Domestic Violence Hotline is available by phone, text, or online chat. Services are also available in Spanish and for TTY.
800-799-SAFE (7233)
Text "START" to 88788
TTY 800-787-3224
The National Sexual Assault Hotline is available by phone and online chat for survivors and their loved ones. Services are free, confidential, and available 24/7 at 800-656-HOPE (4673).
National Human Trafficking Hotline, 1-888-373-7888. You can reach the Hotline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in more than 200 languages. All calls are confidential and answered live by highly trained Anti-Trafficking Hotline Advocates.
The National Child Abuse Hotline is available 24/7 and offers a wide variety of support resources from professional crisis counselors.
1-800-4AChild (1-800-422-4453)
Text 1-800-422-4453