Mental Health Resources

If a mental health or substance use challenge is affecting you or someone you know, there are several resources available to learn more or get connected with help. Explore the resources below to learn more.

If you are in crisis, or you know someone who is, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or dial 911 in case of emergency.

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General – Services

National Council for Mental Wellbeing: The “Find a Provider” feature on the National Council’s website helps you locate mental health and addictions treatment facilities in your community.
988 Lifeline: The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline connects people experiencing suicidal crisis or emotional distress with trained crisis counselors. The 988 Lifeline’s services are available 24/7 across the United States.
FindTreatment.gov: FindTreatment.gov is a confidential and anonymous resource for people seeking treatment for mental and substance use disorders.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the government agency which aims to advance the behavioral health of the United States by promoting mental health, preventing substance misuse and providing treatments and supports to foster recovery. Their “Find Support” function provides information about health providers, programs and support groups across the country.
National Domestic Violence Hotline: The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides 24/7 free, confidential and compassionate support to survivors of domestic violence.
National Alliance on Mental Illness Support Groups: The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) provides a variety of peer-led support groups which allow participants to share their experiences and receive support from others.
Anxiety and Depression Association of America Peer-to-Peer Communities: The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) has free online peer-to-peer communities for people experiencing mental health challenges.

General – Informational

National Institute of Mental Health: The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is the lead federal agency for research on mental disorders.
National Institute on Drug Abuse: The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is the lead federal agency for research on drug use and addiction.
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) is the lead federal agency for alcohol research.
World Health Organization – Mental Health: The World Health Organization provides fact sheets, databases, initiatives, and tools related to mental health.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is a voluntary health organization that uses research, education and advocacy to take action against suicide.
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network: RAINN is the largest anti-sexual violence organization in the United States. They run the National Sexual Assault Hotline and provides programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors and ensure perpetrators are brough to justice.

Resources in Spanish

Linea 988: La Línea de vida 988 para la prevención del Suicidio y Crisis conecta a personas que están atravesando una crisis suicida o angustia emocional con consejeros capacitados en situaciones de crisis. La línea 988 está disponible las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana, en todo Estados Unidos. Sus conversaciones son gratuitas y confidenciales. Presione el #2 al llamar, o mande un mensaje de texto “AYUDA” al 988.
Recursos de Salud Mental para Comunidades Latinas e Hispanas: Esta página web de la Fundación Americana para la Prevención del Suicidio, ofrece una lista de recursos para la salud mental enfocándose en la comunidad hispana y latina.
Publicaciones Acerca Trastornos de la Salud Mental: En esta página web del Instituto Nacional de la Salud Mental podrás encontrar temas y publicaciones en español relacionadas con los trastornos de la salud mental. Encontrarás mucha información dirigida a niños, adolescentes y adultos jóvenes.

Military, Veterans and their Families

Veterans Crisis Line: The Veterans Crisis Line helps all veterans get connected with resources such as counseling, services and programs, regardless of VA enrollment or health care status. The Veterans Crisis Line provides 24/7, confidential support.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs – Mental Health: The mental health information on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website provides resources and support for veterans going through a variety of mental health and other challenges.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs National Center for PTSD: The National Center for PTSD is the world’s leading research and educational center on PTSD and traumatic stress.
Military OneSource: Military OneSource provides the military community and their families with 24/7 quality-of-life policies and programs.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs – Vet Centers: Vet Centers provide community-based readjustment counseling services to veterans, service members and their families.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs – National Caregiver Support Line: The VA’s Caregiver Support Line provides caregivers, family members, friends, veterans and community partners with information about caregiving and related supports.
Wounded Warrior Project: The Wounded Warrior Project is a grassroots organization that aims to provide resources and support to all post 9/11 veterans, which include mental health programs, career counseling and long-term rehabilitative care.
UCF RESTORES: The University of Central Florida’s UCF RESTORES initiative provides evidence-based clinical treatment to front-line staff, first responders, military veterans and others experiencing PTSD and trauma-related challenges.
Axon Aid: Axon Aid is an organization that provides free resources to public safety, corrections and first responder communities.

Public Safety

The National Consortium on Preventing Law Enforcement Suicide: The National Consortium on Preventing Law Enforcement Suicide focuses on addressing mental health and preventing officer suicide.
VALOR Officer Safety and Wellness Initiative: The VALOR Initiative provides free professional education and resources, and establishes partnerships to improve the safety, wellness and resilience of law enforcement officers.
CopLine: CopLine is a free 24-hour hotline answered by retired law enforcement officers to serve as an outlet for officers in times of need.
Blueline Rescue: Blueline Rescue is a community of law enforcement personnel who help connect law enforcement and their families to trained peer providers and clinicians during times of need.
UCF RESTORES: The University of Central Florida’s UCF RESTORES initiative provides evidence-based clinical treatment to front-line staff, first responders, military veterans, and others experiencing PTSD and trauma-related challenges.
Axon Aid: Axon Aid is an organization that provides free resources to public safety, corrections and first responder communities.

Higher Education

The Healthy Minds Network: The Healthy Minds Network is a research organization focusing on adolescent and young adult mental health. Their annual Healthy Minds Study provides information on the state of mental health and substance use in college/university students, faculty and staff.
Mental Health College Guide: The Mental Health College Guide provides mental health and wellness resources, practices and collaboration strategies for students and educators in colleges and universities.
National College Health Assessment: The National College Health Assessment provides reports related to the health and wellbeing of students across the United States.
The Center for College Mental Health: The Center for College Mental Health is a research center and practice-research network that aims to bridge the gap between science and practice in college counseling centers. Their annual reports provide overviews and trends related to college student mental health.

Corrections

Axon Aid: Axon Aid is an organization which provides free resources to public safety, corrections, and first responder communities.
One Voice United: One Voice United is an organization that provides correctional officers and staff a voice in national conversations about corrections. Their Correctional Officers Wellness Project provides reports and solutions related to mental health in corrections professions.
National Commission on Correctional Health Care: The National Commission on Correctional Health Care is a national organization which establishes standards for health services in correctional facilities.

Fire/EMS

UCF RESTORES: The University of Central Florida’s UCF RESTORES initiative provides evidence-based clinical treatment to front-line staff, first responders, military veterans, and others experiencing PTSD and trauma-related challenges.
The National Volunteer Fire Council: The National Volunteer Fire Council is a nonprofit membership association representing the interests of volunteer fire, EMS and rescue services, including programs and education related to mental health and wellbeing.
Goldline Rescue: Goldline Rescue is a community of dispatch personnel that helps connect dispatchers and their families to trained peer providers and clinicians during times of need.
Redline Rescue: Redline Rescue is a community of firefighting personnel that helps connect firefighters and their families to trained peer providers and clinicians during times of need.
First Responder Center for Excellence: The First Responder Center for Excellence is a nonprofit organization that provides firefighters with resources about health and disease prevention, including mental health and substance use.

Older Adults

National Council on Aging Mental Health Resources and Support: The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is an organization that provides resources and tools to improve the lives of older adults.
Mental Health Among Older Adults Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic: The National Poll on Healthy Aging report examines how the pandemic affected the mental health of individuals aged 50 to 80.
Veterans Affairs Mental Health Services: The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provides information on this webpage on how to access VA mental health services.
Mental Health, Drug, and Alcohol: Support for Older Adults: This SAMHSA resource provides an overview of tips on how to seek care and resources for older adults who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge or crisis.
SHIP Help: This resource provides information on how to navigate your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP), including what mental health services are covered by Medicare.

Tribal Communities and Indigenous Peoples

Indian Health Service Resources for the Healing Process: The Indian Health Service (IHS) is an agency in the Department and Health and Human Services which provides health services to American Indian and Alaskan Natives. This webpage provides an overview of resources for tribal communities.
Indian Health Service Suicide Crisis Response Guidelines: This resource from the Indian Health Service (IHS) documents guidelines on responding to a suicide-related crisis in tribal communities.
SAMHSA Tribal Training and Technical Assistance Center: SAMHSA’s Tribal Training and Technical Assistance Center provides mental health resources that American Indian and Alaskan Native communities can use to promote mental wellness, including youth-specific resources.
Tribal Behavioral Health Coverage: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) provide a list of resources about tribal behavioral health coverage, including coverage under the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and a search engine to find services near you.

Rural Communities

Rural Mental Health: This SAMHSA webpage provides information on mental health services in rural communities.
Rural Minds: Rural Minds is a national nonprofit that provides information and resources regarding mental health in rural communities across the United States.
Rural Health Information Hub: The Rural Health Information Hub provides information and resources on rural health, including rural mental health.

Youth

SAMHSA Behavioral Health Resources for Youth: SAMHSA’s Behavioral Health Resources for Youth provides information about resources and services available from federal agencies.
National Council for Mental Wellbeing’s Youth Hub: The National Council for Mental Wellbeing’s Youth Hub provides information and resources about youth mental health for providers, parents and caregivers and youth themselves.
National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens: Find scientific facts about drugs, including how they are used and by how many teens, how they affect the brain and body and how many people die from using them.
Office of Population Affairs: The Office of Population Affairs website provides information about how to support youth and adolescent mental health, including screening, treatment, support and interventions.

Teens

Stop Bullying: This website offers resources for teens to prevent bullying and cyberbullying in their schools and communities and provides resources for those being bullied.
National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens: Find scientific facts about drugs, including how they are used and by how many teens, how they affect the brain and body, and how many people die from using them.
National Council for Mental Wellbeing’s Youth Hub: The National Council for Mental Wellbeing’s Youth Hub provides information and resources about youth mental health for providers, parents and caregivers and youth themselves.

Workplace

Office of the Surgeon General – Framework for Workplace Mental Health and Wellbeing: The Office of the Surgeon General published a report and framework on workplace mental health and wellbeing that can be applied in all workplace settings.
Office of the Surgeon General – Workplace Wellbeing Resources: The Office of the Surgeon General provides a variety of resources for workplace wellbeing.
Mind Share Partners: Mind Share Partners provides research reports, guides and toolkits related to fostering positive workplace mental health.
SHRM – Mental Health: SHRM provides resources, toolkits and reports related to mental health in the workplace.

Depression and Suicidal Intentions

The Suicide Prevention Resource Center: The Suicide Prevention Resource Center is a federally supported resource center which provides training, resources, and support to improve suicide prevention efforts across the country.
The Anxiety and Depression Association of America: The Anxiety and Depression Association of America is a nonprofit organization that uses research, treatment, and education to advance the prevention and treatment of anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD and co-occurring disorders.

Nonsuicidal Self-Injury

Focus Adolescent Services: The Focus Adolescent Services website is designed for parents and covers a wide range of mental health problems, including a section on self-injury.
S.A.F.E. Alternatives (Self-Abuse Finally Ends): S.A.F.E. Alternatives is a residential treatment program for people who engage in self-injury. The website includes information about self-injury and about starting treatment. S.A.F.E information line: 1-800-DONT CUT (366-8288)

Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety and Depression Association of America: The Anxiety and Depression Association of America is a nonprofit organization that uses research, treatment, and education to advance the prevention and treatment of anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD and co-occurring disorders.
International OCD Foundation: The International OCD Foundation provides resources, runs community programs, and engages in research to raise awareness and access to treatment for people affected by OCD, their families, and mental health professionals.

Psychosis and Psychotic Disorders

Schizophrenia & Psychosis Action Alliance: The Schizophrenia & Psychosis Action Alliance is an organization that provides education, support, research, and advocacy to help people with schizophrenia.

Substance Use Disorders

Smokefree.gov: Smokefree.gov is an initiative by the National Cancer Institute to provide resources and information to people who want to quit smoking.
Recovered: Recovered is a collection of information and resources for health and addiction treatment, including data on rehabilitation and addiction treatment providers, in the United States.

Eating Disorders

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders: The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders is an organization that provides free peer-support services to anyone with an eating disorder.
The National Eating Disorders Association: The National Eating Disorders Association is an organization that supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders.
National Institute of Mental Health – Eating Disorders: The National Institute of Mental Health provides a variety of resources about eating disorders.

Help Lines

American Psychiatric Association Answer Center: 1-888-35-PSYCH (77924); Live operators available 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Eastern time, refer you to local board-certified psychiatrists.
American Psychological Association of Public Education Line: 1-800-964-2000; Follow the automated instructions and press the number 1. Then, an operator will refer you to local board-certified psychologists.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255); This hotline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Calls are transferred to trained counselors in more than 130 sites nationwide. This service also has a new feature for veterans. When veterans, their families or friends call this number and press 1, they can talk to a trained, caring professional in a specialized veterans call center. Calls are free and confidential.
National Cancer Institute Smoking Quitline: 1-877-44U-QUIT (1-877-448-7848); (English and Spanish)
Smoking Cessation Centers: 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669); (Available in 17 states; English and Spanish)

Support Groups

Anxiety and Depression Association of America Peer-to-Peer Communities: The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) has free online peer-to-peer communities for people experiencing mental health challenges.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance: The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance provides in-person and online support groups for people living with a mood disorder or supporting someone with a mood disorder.
HeyPeers: HeyPeers provides free support groups for those who are looking for an understanding environment to share experiences and receive support from others with similar challenges.
Schizophrenia and Related Disorders Alliance of America (Schizophrenics Anonymous): The Schizophrenia & Psychosis Action Alliance provides peer support communtiies for people living with schizophrenia or schizophrenia-related illness.
Eating Disorders Anonymous: Eating Disorders Anonymous follows the 12-step approach to help individuals recover or maintain recovery from their eating disorders.
Narcotics Anonymous: Narcotics Anonymous follows the 12-step approach to help individuals recover or maintain recovery from drug use.
Alcoholics Anonymous: Alcoholics Anonymous follows the 12-step approach to help individuals recover or maintain recovery from alcohol use.

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