Resources & Safety

Essential guidelines, mental health hotlines, support forums, and self-help resources.

Resources & Safety

H2H Circle encourages students to access qualified professionals and trusted resources whenever needed. These resources are intended to support wellbeing, reflection, and personal growth, and are not a substitute for therapy or medical care.

United States (USA)

National Hotlines & Crisis
School & Community
  • School Counselors – Available at school for academic, social, or emotional challenges
  • Local Youth Programs & Clubs – For leadership, volunteerism, and peer connection
  • Public Libraries & Community Centers – Safe spaces for learning and reflection
Educational & Self-Help
  • Mindfulness Apps: Headspace, Calm, Insight Timer (free versions available)
  • Stress & Time Management: Khan Academy, TED-Ed, TeensHealth
  • Peer Empowerment: Journaling prompts, goal-setting, group discussion frameworks
Guidelines for Use
  • H2H Circle is not a clinical service and cannot diagnose or treat mental health conditions.
  • If you or someone you know experiences persistent sadness, anxiety, or thoughts of self-harm, seek help immediately from a licensed professional or by calling 988.
  • Parents and guardians are encouraged to support students in accessing resources when needed.

Global/International

Vandrevala Foundation

24/7 confidential mental health support

1860 2662 345vandrevalafoundation.com
iCall (IIT Bombay)

Mental health counseling for youth

+91-22-2570-3999icall@iitb.ac.inicallhelpline.org
AASRA Helpline

Suicide prevention & emotional support

+91-9820466726aasra.info
Befrienders Worldwide

Confidential support for mental health and crisis

befrienders.org
Child Helpline International

Support for youth in distress worldwide

childhelplineinternational.org
Crisis Text Line (Global)

Text support in English from anywhere

Text HOME to 741741

crisistextline.org