I understand that not everyone is able to access or afford professional services. If you are currently unable to work with me but are still looking for support, I’ve gathered a list of free resources for people living with chronic pain, anxiety, grief, and trauma.
These organizations offer education, peer support groups, crisis support, and self-help tools that may help you navigate difficult moments and feel less alone.
Everyone deserves access to care and community, and I hope these resources provide meaningful support for you.
These organizations provide education and recovery tools for trauma survivors and people living with PTSD.
Grief can affect emotional and physical health. These organizations provide education and peer support for people coping with loss.
If you are in emotional distress or experiencing a crisis, these services provide free and confidential support.
These organizations provide education, peer support groups, and tools to help people living with chronic pain conditions such as fibromyalgia, CRPS, endometriosis, arthritis, pelvic pain, vulvodynia, abdominal pain, and neuropathic pain.
These organizations offer free anxiety resources, emotional support, and mental health education.
Free emotional support through trained volunteer listeners and online peer communities.
Call or text 988
Provides pain management education, coping skills training, and peer-led chronic pain support groups.
https://burningnightscrps.org
Provides patient advocacy, information, and support resources for individuals affected by CRPS.
Text HOME to 741741
Provides education, resources, and confidential support to help teens and young adults build healthy relationships and recognize dating abuse.
Offers 24/7 confidential support, safety planning, and connections to local services for people experiencing domestic violence.
Provides education, advocacy, and resources to support people living with endometriosis and improve awareness and treatment options.
https://endometriosisassn.org
Offers education, research information, and peer support opportunities for individuals managing endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain.
https://endometriosisnetwork.com
Provides online support programs, education, and community connections for people living with endometriosis.
https://www.myendometriosisteam.com
Online social network where individuals with endometriosis share experiences, emotional support, and practical advice.
Provides education and access to virtual support groups for people living with digestive disorders such as IBS, chronic abdominal pain, and other gastrointestinal conditions.
Online community where individuals with irritable bowel syndrome and chronic abdominal pain share experiences, ask questions, and access evidence-based information.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/digestive-gastrointestinal-problems
Hosts an online digestive health forum where patients and caregivers share support, practical advice, and information about living with gastrointestinal conditions.
https://www.smartpatients.com/communities/ibs
Offers a peer-to-peer online discussion community where people with IBS and chronic digestive symptoms share research, experiences, and coping strategies.
Free social network that connects people with IBS and chronic abdominal pain to share emotional support, practical tips, and personal experiences.
Support programs and educational resources for people coping with the death of a loved one.
Confidential, national, available 24/7/365, and serves active duty, Guard and reserve members, and their families and friends. Contact options:
Call: 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1
Text: 838255
Mental health education, coping strategies, and support resources for anxiety and emotional well-being.
Online groups that are free for early infant lost/miscarriage as well as books that have been vetted by their team of clinicians.
Articles and stories that normalize and support the grieving process.
https://www.mychronicpainteam.com
A free social network where people share experiences, tips, and emotional support related to chronic pain conditions.
Provides peer support groups, educational programs, and resources for anxiety and mental health conditions.
Resources and education about trauma for individuals, caregivers, and families.
Free online support groups specifically for people living with chronic pain and invisible illnesses.
The largest anti-sexual violence organization in the U.S. providing survivor support resources.
Educational resources and community support for people living with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS).
Trauma education, resources, and support information for survivors and professionals.
https://www.thedinnerparty.org
Peer support community for adults experiencing grief and major life loss.
https://traumahealinginstitute.org
Educational programs and tools to help people recover from trauma.
Offers chronic pain advocacy, virtual support groups, and educational resources for patients and caregivers.
Confidential, national, available 24/7/365, and serves all Veterans, Service members, National Guard and Reserve, and their families and friends.
Call: 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1
Text: 838255
Chat: https://veteranscrisisline.net
Support for deaf and hard of hearing: 1-800-799-4889
Offers a peer support network where you can connect by email or phone with someone who understands living with vulvodynia.
A patient-led online community for people with chronic vulvovaginal and pelvic pain, including vulvodynia.
https://www.pelvicpain.org/public/resources/support-groups
Lists multiple pelvic pain and vulvodynia support groups worldwide, including organizations dedicated to vulvar pain.
https://vulvalpainsociety.org.uk
Provides education, resources, and links to support groups and events for people living with vulval pain.
Educational articles, podcasts, and resources about navigating grief.
