Crisis Resources
If you're in crisis or need immediate support, please reach out. You're not alone, and help is available.
Immediate Crisis Support
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
24/7 free and confidential support
988
Call or text. Available in English and Spanish.
Crisis Text Line
Text support available 24/7
Text HOME to 741741
Addiction & Compulsive Spending Support
National Problem Gambling Helpline
While streaming donations aren't gambling, this helpline supports similar compulsive spending behaviors.
1-800-522-4700
Available 24/7, confidential support and referrals
SAMHSA National Helpline
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services - provides referrals for behavioral addiction treatment
1-800-662-4357
24/7, free, confidential, in English and Spanish
Internet & Technology Addicts Anonymous (ITAA)
12-step fellowship for internet and technology addiction, including streaming addiction
internetaddictsanonymous.orgFree online meetings available
Mental Health Support
Therapy & Counseling
Finding a therapist who specializes in behavioral addiction or compulsive spending can help address the root causes.
Search by specialty, insurance, location
Online therapy platform, financial assistance available
Healthy Gamer (Dr. K)
Psychiatrist focused on gaming and streaming culture, with content about parasocial relationships and streaming addiction
healthygamer.ggFinancial Recovery Support
National Foundation for Credit Counseling
Free or low-cost credit counseling and debt management plans
1-800-388-2227
nfcc.orgDebtors Anonymous
12-step program for people with compulsive spending and debt problems
debtorsanonymous.orgFree meetings available online and in-person
Note: These resources are provided for informational purposes. If you're in immediate danger, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. This platform is not a substitute for professional help.