SCOUT MENTAL HEALTH FIELD GUIDE
Find Affordable Therapy
Looking for therapy without insurance, or trying to find sliding scale, reduced cost, or free mental health support in your state? Start here.
Crisis note: If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. For crisis support in the U.S., call or text 988.
This directory helps people in the United States find affordable therapy options, including sliding scale therapists, community mental health centers, university training clinics, nonprofit counseling centers, and free peer support resources. It is informational only, it is not medical advice, and listings can change over time. Always confirm current pricing and availability directly.
National starting points
- Open Path Psychotherapy Collective: search affordable therapists in your state.
- FindTreatment.gov (SAMHSA): filter for sliding fee scale and mental health treatment.
- HRSA Find a Health Center: federally funded health centers may offer mental health services and income-based fees.
- NAMI Support Groups: free peer support and local education programs.
Find help in your state
Pick your state above and your field guide will appear here.
Know about a sliding scale clinic, university training clinic, nonprofit counseling center, or free support group in your state? Email us so we can add it.