National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
The website for this 24-hour, confidential hotline offers details about how to call if you need help, how to identify suicide warning signs, and information for veterans experiencing mental distress.
National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Both toll-free, 24-hour, confidential hotlines which connect you to a trained counselor at the nearest suicide crisis center.
Safe Place
Project Safe Place provides access to immediate help and supportive resources for young people in crisis through a network of qualified agencies, trained volunteers and businesses in 32 states. Call the hotline to find out if the program operates in your state.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org
Toll-free, confidential hotline operating Monday-Friday, 10 am- 8 pm (EST). Trained volunteers provide information, referrals, and support to anyone with questions about mental illness. During this difficult time, the NAMI HelpLine is here for you. HelpLine volunteers are working to answer questions, offer support and provide practical next steps.
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project operates the only nationwide, around-the-clock crisis and suicide prevention helpline for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth. The Trevor Helpline is available as a resource to parents, family members and friends of young people as well. Visit our website for more information and resources for young people, including “Dear Trevor,” an online Q&A forum for non-time sensitive questions.
Our trained counselors are here to support you 24/7. If you are a young person in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk, call the TrevorLifeline now.
The Jed Foundation
The Jed Foundation works to reduce the stigma students feel about having or seeking treatment for emotional problems. It provides safe, accessible resources for students to help themselves or a friend. Transitioning into adulthood can bring big changes and intense challenges. The Jed Foundation (JED) empowers teens and young adults with the skills and support to grow into healthy, thriving adults.
Text “START” to 741-741
or call 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Annuity.org
A free financial web resource. When students learn financial literacy at an early age, it helps them to make astute decisions about their personal finances, as smart financial behavior leads to financially secure lives. College is a huge first step in learning how to manage finances. This site covers things like filling out a FAFSA request, merit-based scholarships, how student loans work, planning for life after college, and much more
Top 175 Scholarships for College Students
A list of the top 175 college scholarships based on web search data
FAFSA Info & Resources
The 2025-26 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is now available.
MEFA (Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority) is a state authority with a public mission to help students and their families plan, save, and pay for college and reach financial goals. Students and families are encouraged to reach out to MEFA’s College Planning Team with questions or if guidance is needed. You can find them at 800-449-MEFA (6332) and collegeplanning@mefa.org.
https://www.mefa.org/article/how-to-prepare-for-the-2025-26-fafsa