The Call-Out Podcast Resources
Connecting you with confidential, professional, and specialized mental health resources.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, please call 911 or your local emergency number.
Immediate Crisis Support (24/7)
These resources are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for anyone who is struggling or in distress. All services listed here are confidential and free.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or Text: 988
Chat Online: 988lifeline.org
Service: Confidential support for suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Available nationwide.
Crisis Text Line
Text: HOME to 741741
Service: Free, confidential text support from a trained crisis counselor. Great for when speaking isn't an option.
Veterans Crisis Line
Call: 988 and press 1
Text: 838255
Service: Specialized support for veterans, service members, and their families.
Disaster Distress Helpline
Call or Text: 1-800-985-5990
Service: Support for emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters (e.g., hurricanes, wildfires, mass violence).
Need Help Finding Local Resources?
Dial 2-1-1: This connects you with essential community services, including food assistance, housing, and local mental health programs in your area.
Self-Help & Wellness Tools
Accessible, non-professional ways to support your mental well-being and build coping skills.
📱 Apps & Digital Resources
Self-management tools for mindfulness, mood tracking, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Meditation & Sleep:
Look for Headspace, Calm, and Insight Timer for guided practices.
CBT & Anxiety Support:
Use MindShift CBT (by Anxiety Canada) and Sanvello for guided journeys and tools.
Mood Tracking:
Daylio for quick pattern identification and logging.
Crucial Note: These apps are supplemental tools, not a substitute for professional therapy or crisis intervention.
📚 Educational Materials
High-quality, factual health information from trusted sources.
Trusted Health Sources:
- NIMH: Excellent source for facts and symptoms. (Search: NIMH Health Information)
- Mayo Clinic: Reliable articles on general wellness like stress management and sleep hygiene.
Key Wellness Skills:
Find content on deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, mindfulness, resilience building, and setting healthy boundaries.
📝 Worksheets & Journals (Downloadable PDFs)
Printable exercises for guided practice and skill development, organized by focus area.
Cognitive Behavioral Tools
Techniques to challenge negative thinking patterns and track their impact on mood.
- Thought Records: Identify, analyze, and reframe unhelpful thoughts.
- Challenging Core Beliefs: Worksheets for addressing deep-seated negative assumptions.
- Need More Worksheets?: Additional worksheets.
Distress Tolerance & Coping Skills
Skills to manage intense emotions and urges without making the situation worse.
- Article: Grounding Techniques: Read the article to learn some grounding techniques.
- Grounding Worksheets: Download a handy reminder of some grounding techniques.
- Healthy vs Unhealthy Coping Strategies: Read a short article/downloadable sheet.
Wellness & Guided Reflection
Journal prompts and structured activities to boost self-compassion and gratitude.
- Gratitude Journal Prompts: Daily guides for fostering a positive mindset.
- Self-Compassion Exercises (Article): Worksheets/Article focused on treating yourself with kindness.