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Mental Wellbeing: Free & Low-Cost Resources for Stress & Anxiety Relief

Losing a job or facing financial uncertainty is one of the most stressful experiences anyone can go through. It’s normal to feel overwhelmed, anxious, or even hopeless—but you don’t have to navigate it alone. There are free and low-cost mental health resources that can help you manage stress, stay grounded, and find support during tough times. Whether you need free therapy, meditation tools, crisis hotlines, or just someone to talk to, we’ve got you covered.

🆓 Free & Low-Cost Therapy Options

1️⃣ Free & Sliding Scale Therapy Services

✅ Open Path Psychotherapy Collective– Offers low cost therapy ($30–$60 per session) for those without insurance.

✅ Therapy Aid Coalition– Provides free or low cost therapy for individuals facing financial hardship.

✅ Mental Health America (MHA)– Helps you find free mental health screenings and affordable therapists in your area.

✅ Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)– Many community health centers offer therapy on a sliding scale or even free.

🧘 Free Meditation & Stress Relief Apps

✅ Insight Timer – Completely free guided meditations, sleep sounds, and stress relief tools.

✅ Smiling Mind – A great free app for managing stress and anxiety.

✅ My Life Meditation (formerly Stop, Breathe & Think) – Personalized meditation plans for different emotions.

✅ Mindfulness Coach – A free app from the VA to help with stress and mental focus.

✅ UCLA Mindful App – Simple free guided meditations from UCLA’s Mindfulness Research Center.

💡Pro Tip: Set aside 5–10 minutes a day to listen to a guided meditation—it can help reset your mind and reduce stress.