1. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) — nami.org

Leading mental health organization with depression resources, peer support, and helpline (1-800-950-NAMI).

2. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — 988lifeline.org

Call or text 988. Free, confidential crisis support 24/7. For anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.

3. Crisis Text Line — crisistextline.org

Text HOME to 741741. Free 24/7 crisis support via text message.

4. Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) — dbsalliance.org

Peer-led support groups (online and in-person) and resources for people living with depression.

5. MoodGym (CBT-based online program) — moodgym.com.au

Evidence-based interactive CBT program for depression with clinical research support.

6. Action for Happiness — actionforhappiness.org

A research-backed movement offering free monthly action calendars, practical tools, and community resources for building wellbeing and reducing depression and anxiety.

7. Headspace — headspace.com

A widely used mindfulness and meditation app with a dedicated depression track, guided exercises, and strong clinical research supporting its use as a mental health supplement.