Going through a divorce can be emotionally and mentally exhausting. Below is a comprehensive list of resources to help with emotional support, legal advice, and co-parenting tools, including national mental health hotlines.
Emotional & Mental Health Support
2. SAMHSA’s National Helpline
Phone: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) (24/7)
Website: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
Confidential treatment referrals for mental health and substance use disorders.
1. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or Text: 988 (24/7)
Website: https://988lifeline.org
Free and confidential support for people in distress, including suicide prevention and emotional crisis help.
3. NAMI HelpLine (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
Phone: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
Email: info@nami.org
Website: https://www.nami.org/help
Support and education for individuals and families affected by mental illness.
4. Crisis Text Line
Text: HELLO to 741741 (24/7)
Website: https://www.crisistextline.org
Free, 24/7 support for people in crisis via text.
Legal Resources
5. American Bar Association – Find Legal Help
Website: https://www.americanbar.org/groups/legal_services/flh-home/
Directory of pro bono and low-cost legal services by state.
6. Legal Services Corporation (LSC)
Website: https://www.lsc.gov
Search for local legal aid offices funded to assist low-income individuals with divorce and custody issues.
Divorce-Specific Support Services
7. DivorceCare
Website: https://www.divorcecare.org
A network of weekly support groups for people facing separation or divorce.
8. Co-Parenting Tools
OurFamilyWizard: https://www.ourfamilywizard.com
TalkingParents: https://www.talkingparents.com
Apps designed to help divorced or separated parents communicate and manage custody schedules.
Support for Domestic Abuse Victims
9. National Domestic Violence Hotline
Phone: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Text: START to 88788
Website: https://www.thehotline.org
Support and advocacy for individuals in abusive relationships.
Support Groups & Online Communities10. Reddit – r/Divorce
10. Website: https://www.reddit.com/r/Divorce/
A supportive online community for those navigating divorce and separation.
11. Meetup – Divorce Support Groups
Website: https://www.meetup.com
Find in-person and virtual divorce support meetups in your local area.
You’re not alone. Reach out — support is available.