Mental Health Resources
For General Mental Health:
APA Psychology Help Center
for holistic wellness, also available in Spanish
https://www.apa.org/helpcenter/
Bring Change to Mind
blog, events, ways to get involved to end the stigma around mental health
Mentalhealth.gov How To Get Help
resources for immediate or long term help, general or specific mental health issues
https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help
Mental Health America
peer support groups, mental health screenings, locations all over the nation
Find Help section
National Alliance on Mental Illness
providing support for those living with mental illness and their family or caretakers
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
help people find treatment and provide programs
Psychology Today
find therapists or treatment
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us
The Recovery Village
information about addiction, eating disorders, and other mental health disorders
www.therecoveryvillage.com/mental-health/
LGBTQ+ Friendly
list of addiction and rehabilitation centers focusing on the LGBTQ+ community
https://www.addictionresource.net/best-drug-rehab-centers/lgbt/
For Immediate Help:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
800-273-8255
Open Counseling International Suicide Hotline List
https://www.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines
List of Hotline Numbers
for everything from suicide, abuse, eating disorders, addiction, etc.
https://www.pleaselive.org/hotlines/
SAMHSA national helpline
National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800-799-7233)
For More Affordable Therapy:
Online, affordable counseling with professionals
Sliding scale option - sliding scale means the therapist works off of your income and what you can afford
https://www.talkspace.com/?_ga=2.128643403.677566126.1621459175-202217550.1620077895
Online therapy support based on what you are looking for
https://www.opencounseling.com/
Searches for free or affordable counseling in your area
For Social Media:
@idontmind
https://www.instagram.com/idontmind/?hl=en
provides a crisis/talk text line, support and awareness
@the.holistic.psychologist
https://www.instagram.com/the.holistic.psychologist/?hl=en
inspiration, advocacy, and prompts
@selfcare4yu
https://www.instagram.com/selfcare4yu/?hl=en
awareness and prompts
@notesfromyourtherapist
https://www.instagram.com/notesfromyourtherapist/?hl=en
quotes and inspiration
@askdrjess
https://www.instagram.com/askdrjess/?hl=en
eliminating stigma, racial support, and wellness