Offer support to your friends

Be present.
Crack jokes, tell interesting stories, and listen to them so they can feel better whenever they are with you.

Make specific, tangible offers that will help them realize just how much you care about them.
For example, “I’m here for you” or “let me know if you need anything”.

Follow-up on significant problems.
For example, call a friend going through a marital crisis to check on them.

Educate yourself.
Do homework on your friend’s struggles and make suggestions on the best places or methods to get help.