Resources
If today is heavier than most
Belong is a space for reflection and community. It is not emergency care, and it isn't staffed to respond to crises in real time. If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, please contact your local emergency number right now.
A clear note on what Belong is
Belong is not therapy, medical advice, or a substitute for professional mental health care. Our essays, audio, and community are here to help you feel less alone with a feeling. They aren't equipped to keep you safe in a crisis. Please use the lines below, or local emergency services, if you need help right now.
Crisis lines
Someone is available to talk
United States
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988, available 24/7
- Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741741
United Kingdom & Ireland
- Samaritans: call 116 123, free and 24/7
Everywhere else
- Befrienders Worldwide keeps a directory of local helplines: search "befrienders worldwide" plus your country.
- Find A Helpline keeps a similar international directory if Befrienders doesn't cover your region.
If you're supporting someone else
You don't have to have the right words. Staying present, listening without rushing to fix, and gently helping them reach one of the lines above are often more useful than any advice. If you're worried about someone's immediate safety, treat it as an emergency and contact local services.
Belong's community guidelines
Our community is moderated with care, and posts that signal a safety concern are reviewed quickly and pointed toward real help. Read more in our community guidelines.