General Mental Health Information
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): https://www.nimh.nih.gov
Provides information on various mental health conditions, research, and educational materials.
- Mental Health America (MHA): https://www.mhanational.org
Offers resources on mental health conditions, screenings, and educational materials.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA):
https://www.samhsa.gov
A hub for information on mental health, substance use, and treatment resources.
Crisis Support and Hotlines
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Phone: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Provides free and confidential support for people in distress, available 24/7.
- Crisis Text Line: https://www.crisistextline.org
Text HOME to 741741 for free, 24/7 crisis support via text message.
- SAMHSA National Helpline: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
Phone: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
A confidential, free, 24/7, information service for individuals facing mental health
or substance use disorders.
Specific Mental Health Conditions
- Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA): https://adaa.org
Offers information and resources on anxiety, depression, and related disorders.
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org
Provides resources and support for individuals living with mental health conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and others.
- Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation (IOCDF): https://iocdf.org
Offers support, resources, and treatment information for those with OCD.
Youth and Adolescent Mental Health
- The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org
Provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ+ youth.
- Child Mind Institute: https://childmind.org
Offers resources and articles on children’s mental health, including ADHD, anxiety, and mood disorders.
- Youth Mental Health First Aid: https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org
Provides information and training on mental health first aid for youth.
Veterans and Military Mental Health
- Veterans Crisis Line: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net
Phone: 1-800-273-8255, Press 1
Offers 24/7 support for veterans and their families.
- VA Mental Health: https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov
Provides resources, treatment information, and support for veterans experiencing
mental health issues.
Substance Use and Addiction
- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): https://www.aa.org
Support for individuals recovering from alcohol addiction. - National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA): https://www.drugabuse.gov
Offers information and resources on substance use, addiction, and treatment. - SMART Recovery: https://www.smartrecovery.org
Provides support for individuals seeking to overcome addiction through self-
management.
Domestic Violence and Crisis Shelters
- Haven House: https://www.henryhavenhouse.org/
A shelter and support service for individuals affected by domestic violence. Offers crisis intervention, counseling, legal advocacy, and support groups for survivors.
- A Friend’s House: https://www.afriendshouse.org/
Provides a safe and nurturing environment for children in crisis, offering residential care, counseling, and support services for children who are victims of abuse, neglect, or abandonment.
Mental Health Apps and Tools
- Headspace: https://www.headspace.com
Offers meditation and mindfulness exercises for stress, sleep, and mental well-being.
- Calm: https://www.calm.com
Provides guided meditations, sleep stories, and relaxation exercises.
- Moodpath: https://moodpath.de/en/
A mental health app for tracking mood and accessing self-care resources.