Free resources

Resources for fathers worth your time.

These resources are for any dad who wants better tools than the internet usually offers. Every item here has been read, used, or recommended in real practice. None of it is therapy, and none of it replaces talking to a professional — but all of it is useful on its own.

If you're in crisis right now — call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). Text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line). Postpartum Support International, supporting fathers too: 1-800-944-4773. National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233. These are free, confidential, and staffed 24/7 in the US.

The free guide

Mental Health Resources for Fathers — the Guide.

A curated, annotated 7-page guide covering crisis lines, books, apps, podcasts, organizations, therapist directories, and resources for specific situations — paternal postpartum, divorce, loss, veterans. Compiled and annotated by a licensed clinical counselor. Free in exchange for your email.

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Also in the works

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Breaking the Pattern — a self-paced workbook for fathers doing it differently than they were raised. See the products page →
Mirror, Not Yes-Machine — an AI reflection system for dads. See the products page →
The Therapist Dad — a newsletter (expected 2027).

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A note on the resources above. Every recommendation is something I have read, used, or recommended in real practice. Some links to books may be affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission if you buy through them — at no extra cost to you. I only recommend books I would recommend regardless. None of these resources is therapy or coaching, and none replaces a clinician licensed in your state.