resources
We believe creativity thrives when the artist is cared for, tended to, and has access to mental health care, creative and legal support, and community. Here are some updated (as of 2026) resources that may be of aid to you or someone you know in a crisis.
The Author’s Guild — The guild advocates on behalf of working writers to protect free expression and ensure authors have enforceable intellectual property rights & more
Community of Literary Magazines and Presses (CLMP) — CLMP supports, connects, and advocates for independent literary publishers and small presses in the United States
Chill Subs — Chill Subs provides a searchable database of literary submission opportunities, tools for submission tracking, peer connections, and editorial services
Coursera — Low-cost & free University-level poetry workshops
We Need Diverse Books — An organization dedicated to improving literacy and turning diverse manuscripts into published books
Creatives Care — A community of artists, providers, and supporters securing the future of the arts by providing free services to help artists access affordable, high-quality mental healthcare. Click here.
Fee-Free Writing Residencies — This updated list via Erika Dreifus contains lots of opportunities for writers
Pen Parentis — Provides critical resources to working writers with a family
Open Path Collective — connects clients in need with mental health professionals who offer affordable therapy for $30-60 per session.
Prison Journalism Project — This organization trains incarcerated writers to be journalists and publish their stories
Poets & Writers — Supports the professional development of poets and writer with loads of databases, funding opportunities, educational resources, etc
Talkworks Counseling (low-cost therapy).
National Alliance on Mental Illness: Call: 800-950-6264, text 'NAMI' to 62640, or email. In a crisis, call or text 988.
The Trevor Project: Text, Chat, Call A Counselor 24/7, 365
Suicide Prevention Resource Center, state by state
The National Domestic Violence Hotline (click X in the upper right corner to X out the site); call 800.799.SAFE (7233)
Health Union: Online support and learning forums for some kinds of chronic illness, some forms of terminal diseases and cancer, and some rare diseases
ACT Coach—helping you become more mindful of negative thoughts (app)
Depression CBT Self Help Guide—helps you manage your depression (app)
eCBT Calm—helping you with cognitive behavioral therapy (app)
Better Help — therapists available online and by phone for a monthly membership cost.
Trans Lifeline (provides trans peer support for our community that’s been divested from police since day one, run by and for trans people). Call: 877-565-8860.
DrugRehab — free, researched, fact-based resources around addiction, rehab & recovery, as well as transparent info about financing options for care
Domestic Violence resources (search locally)
Journal prompts for mental health awareness via Mental Health America
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988