Resources

Here’s a list of mental health resources that can be helpful for different types of support:

Crisis Support & Hotlines

  1. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
    • Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
    • Website: samhsa.gov
    • SAMHSA offers confidential, free, 24/7 services for individuals and families facing mental health and substance use disorders, including referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.
  2. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (USA)
    • Phone: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
    • Website: suicidepreventionlifeline.org
    • Provides free and confidential support for people in distress, with prevention and crisis resources.
  3. Crisis Text Line (USA & International)
    • Text: HOME to 741741 (USA), 686868 (Canada), 85258 (UK)
    • Website: crisistextline.org
    • A free, text-based service offering support for people in crisis.
  4. The Trevor Project (LGBTQ Youth)
    • Phone: 1-866-488-7386
    • Text: START to 678678
    • Website: thetrevorproject.org
    • Suicide prevention and crisis intervention for LGBTQ youth.
  5. Veterans Crisis Line (USA)
    • Phone: 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1)
    • Text: 838255
    • Website: veteranscrisisline.net
    • Support for veterans in crisis, available 24/7.

General Mental Health Resources

  1. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
    • Phone: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
    • Website: nami.org
    • Provides education, advocacy, and support for individuals with mental illness and their families, with local chapters offering community-based services.
  2. Mental Health America (MHA)
    • Website: mhanational.org
    • Offers mental health screenings, education, and community support resources to address mental health needs.
  3. Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
    • Website: dbsalliance.org
    • Provides support and resources for individuals dealing with depression and bipolar disorder through peer support groups and educational tools.
  4. The Jed Foundation (JED)
    • Website: jedfoundation.org
    • Focuses on mental health and suicide prevention for teens and young adults, working in educational settings to promote mental wellness.
  5. Active Minds
    • Website: activeminds.org
    • A nonprofit dedicated to raising mental health awareness among college students through peer-to-peer education and advocacy.

Substance Use & Addiction Resources

  1. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
    • Website: aa.org
    • A 12-step program providing peer support for individuals struggling with alcoholism.
  2. Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
    • Website: na.org
    • A global fellowship offering recovery from addiction through a 12-step program.
  3. SMART Recovery
    • Website: smartrecovery.org
    • A science-based addiction recovery program focusing on self-empowerment and peer support.
  4. Partnership to End Addiction
    • Website: drugfree.org
    • Provides support, resources, and guidance to families affected by addiction, helping them find treatment options and navigate recovery.
  5. Shatterproof
    • Website: shatterproof.org
    • A national nonprofit dedicated to reversing the addiction crisis in America, focusing on advocacy, prevention, and recovery programs.

LGBTQ Mental Health Resources

  1. The Trevor Project
  • Website: thetrevorproject.org
  • A nonprofit providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ youth through chat, phone, and text options.

2. National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network (NQTTCN)

  • Website: nqttcn.com
  • NQTTCN is committed to increasing access to mental health resources for queer and trans people of color by connecting them to affirming therapists.

Resources for Special Populations

  1. To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA)
    • Website: twloha.com
    • TWLOHA provides hope, resources, and support for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-harm, and suicide. 

  2. Give an Hour

    • Website: giveanhour.org
    • This organization offers free mental health services to U.S. military personnel and their families, as well as to survivors of natural disasters or other traumatic events.

  3. StrongMinds (Africa)

    • Website: strongminds.org
    • Focused on providing life-changing mental health services to women in Africa, particularly for the treatment of depression.

  4. Brain & Behavior Research Foundation

    • Website: bbrfoundation.org
    • This foundation funds scientific research on mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder.
  5. The Loveland Foundation
    • Website: thelovelandfoundation.org
    • Provides mental health resources and financial support for therapy to communities of color, particularly Black women and girls.

International Mental Health Nonprofits

International Mental Health Nonprofits

SANE (Australia)

    • Website: sane.org
    • SANE is an Australian nonprofit that provides information, online peer support, and counseling for people affected by mental health issues.

Mind (UK)

    • Website: mind.org.uk
    • Mind provides mental health support, advice, and advocacy for people in the UK facing mental health problems.

Beyond Blue (Australia)

    • Website: beyondblue.org.au
    • Beyond Blue offers mental health support and educational resources for anxiety, depression, and suicide prevention in Australia.

Mental Health Foundation (New Zealand)

      • Website: mentalhealth.org.nz
      • This foundation works to improve the mental health of New Zealanders by providing information, training, and support for those in need.

BasicNeeds (Global)

    • Website: basicneeds.org
    • A global mental health nonprofit focusing on improving the lives of people living with mental illness and epilepsy in low- and middle-income countries.

Apps

  1. Headspace
    • Website: headspace.com
    • Provides guided meditation and mindfulness exercises to help manage stress and improve emotional well-being.
  2. Calm
    • Website: calm.com
    • Offers tools for meditation, relaxation, and sleep to help manage anxiety and stress.

These resources and nonprofits provide support for a wide range of mental health and substance use challenges, ensuring that people from all backgrounds have access to the help they need.