Resource Guide
1. Mental Health Support and Information
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): nami.org- Offers mental health resources, education, and support groups.
- Provides resources on mental health awareness, self-help tools, and finding help.
- Articles explaining common diagnoses, treatment options, and coping strategies for those newly diagnosed.
Child Mind Institute: childmind.org
- Focuses on understanding and supporting children and young adults with mental health needs, with specific resources for parents.
2. Crisis Intervention
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (US): 988lifeline.org- 24/7, free, and confidential support for people in distress. Dial 988 in the U.S.
- Free, confidential crisis intervention through text (text HOME to 741741 in the U.S.).
SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline: sageusa.org
- a 24/7 resource for LGBTQ+ older adults that provides peer-to-peer support and information about community resources. 1-877-360-5428
Trans Lifeline: translifeline.org
- A trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive. 1-877-565-8860
3. Youth and Community Support
The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth Support): thetrevorproject.org- Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth.
LGBT National Youth Talkline: lgbthotline.org
- A confidential safe space where callers of any age can speak about sexual orientation or gender identity/expression issues.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (US): 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/youth/
- 24/7, free, and confidential support for youth in distress. Dial 988 in the U.S.
4. Substance Abuce Support
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration): samhsa.gov- Behavioral health treatment locators and resources for substance use and mental health.
Alcoholics Anonymous: https://www.aa.org/
- A.A. has been helping alcoholics recover for more than 80 years. A.A.'s program of recovery is built on the simple foundation of one alcoholic sharing with another. If your drinking is out of control, A.A. can help.
Narcotics Anonymous: https://usa-na.org/
- NA is a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other to stay clean.