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Mental Health Resources Hub

Find Your Path to Wellness

Navigating mental health and substance use challenges can feel overwhelming, whether you’re facing them personally or supporting someone who is. But you’re not alone in this journey. Below, you’ll find a curated selection of resources designed to provide insight and connect you with the support you need. Dive in to discover how you can start making strides toward understanding and healing.

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 Mental Health Resources

  • National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
    • Provides advocacy, education, support, and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives.
    • Website: https://www.nami.org
  • Mental Health America (MHA)
    • Offers a wide range of resources dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and promoting overall mental health.
    • Website: https://www.mhanational.org
  • The Trevor Project
  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
    • Offers treatment and referral services for substance abuse and mental health issues, including a national helpline.
    • Website: https://www.samhsa.gov
  • Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA)
    • Specializes in the prevention, treatment, and cure of anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and co-occurring disorders through education, practice, and research.
    • Website: https://adaa.org
  • National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
    • The leading federal agency for research on mental disorders, offering a wealth of information on various mental health conditions.
    • Website: https://www.nimh.nih.gov
  • Crisis Text Line
  • RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
    • The nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization, offering support through the National Sexual Assault Hotline.
    • Website: https://www.rainn.org
  • Veterans Crisis Line
  • Mindful
    • Promotes mindfulness meditation as a moment-to-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment.
    • Website: https://www.mindful.org

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Therapy Resources

  • Psychology Today – Therapist Finder
    • A comprehensive directory of therapists, psychiatrists, therapy groups, and treatment facility options in the United States and internationally, allowing users to filter by location, insurance, issues, and therapy type.
    • Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
  • BetterHelp
    • Offers access to licensed, trained, experienced, and accredited psychologists (PhD/PsyD), marriage and family therapists (LMFT), clinical social workers (LCSW/LMSW), and board licensed professional counselors (LPC).
    • Website: https://www.betterhelp.com
  • Talkspace
    • An online therapy platform providing users with access to licensed therapists through a subscription service, which includes messaging, live chat, phone, and video sessions.
    • Website: https://www.talkspace.com
  • GoodTherapy
    • A directory of therapists and counselors who follow ethical practices. The website also offers resources and articles on common mental health issues and the therapy process.
    • Website: https://www.goodtherapy.org
  • Open Path Psychotherapy Collective
    • A non-profit nationwide network of mental health professionals dedicated to providing in-office and online therapeutic sessions at discounted rates to individuals, couples, children, and families who lack health insurance or whose health insurance doesn’t provide adequate mental health benefits.
    • Website: https://openpathcollective.org

ADHD Resources

  • CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
    • A leading non-profit organization serving individuals with ADHD. It offers extensive resources for managing ADHD, including support groups, a resource directory, and up-to-date research.
    • Website: https://www.chadd.org
  • ADDitude
    • A comprehensive resource for ADHD and associated conditions, offering strategies and support for adults and children. It features articles, webinars, and tools designed to help manage ADHD symptoms, co-occurring conditions, and challenges.
    • Website: https://www.additudemag.com
  • Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA)
    • Dedicated to ADHD in adults, ADDA offers information on diagnosis, treatment, strategies, and support for managing and thriving with ADHD. The organization provides virtual support groups, webinars, and workshops.
    • Website: https://add.org
  • Understood
    • Offers support for people with ADHD and learning disabilities. The site provides resources for parents, educators, and individuals, including personalized recommendations, expert advice, and a supportive community.
    • Website: https://www.understood.org
  • ADHD Coaches Organization (ACO)
    • A professional organization created by ADHD coaches for ADHD coaches and those they serve. It provides a directory of coaches who specialize in ADHD and resources for those seeking to understand how coaching can help with ADHD management.
    • Website: https://www.adhdcoaches.org

Depression Resources

  • Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
    • Offers extensive resources for those dealing with depression or bipolar disorder, including online support groups, wellness tools, and educational materials.
    • Website: https://www.dbsalliance.org
  • The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
    • Provides a wealth of information on depression, including signs and symptoms, treatment options, and strategies for living with depression. It’s a valuable resource for up-to-date research and educational materials.
    • Website: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression
  • Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA)
    • Specializes in the prevention, treatment, and cure of anxiety, depression, and related disorders. The website offers a find-a-therapist directory, professional resources, and helpful articles on managing symptoms.
    • Website: https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/depression
  • Mental Health America (MHA)
    • Provides resources on depression tests, treatment tools, and programs designed to help individuals understand and manage their mental health. Their website also offers materials on how to get help for yourself or someone else.
    • Website: https://www.mhanational.org/conditions/depression
  • Headspace
    • While primarily known for its meditation and mindfulness resources, Headspace offers specific programs and content aimed at managing depression symptoms. Their approach to mental health incorporates mindfulness and meditation as tools for managing depression, stress, and anxiety.
    • Website: https://www.headspace.com

Anxiety Resources

  • Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA)
    • A leading organization in the field of anxiety and depression, offering a wealth of resources including treatment options, strategies for coping, and a therapist directory tailored to anxiety disorders.
    • Website: https://adaa.org
  • The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
  • Mind
  • Headspace
    • Offers guided meditation and mindfulness practices that can help reduce anxiety. The site provides specific exercises designed to help calm the mind and manage anxiety symptoms.
    • Website: https://www.headspace.com/anxiety
  • The Anxiety Network
    • Focuses on three of the largest anxiety disorders: social anxiety, panic disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder. The site offers detailed information, tips, and support options for managing these conditions.
    • Website: https://anxietynetwork.com

Substance Abuse Resources

  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
    • A leading agency for improving public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA’s National Helpline provides confidential, free, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service.
    • Website: https://www.samhsa.gov
  • National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
    • Part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), NIDA’s mission is to advance science on the causes and consequences of drug use and addiction and to apply that knowledge to improve individual and public health. The website offers extensive research and educational resources on drug abuse.
    • Website: https://www.drugabuse.gov
  • Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
    • A worldwide fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other to solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The site provides resources for finding local meetings and information about the program.
    • Website: https://www.aa.org
  • Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
    • A global, community-based organization with a multilingual and multicultural membership. NA was founded in 1953 and offers recovery from the effects of addiction through working a twelve-step program, including regular attendance at group meetings.
    • Website: https://www.na.org
  • Smart Recovery
    • An international non-profit organization that provides assistance to individuals seeking abstinence from addictive behaviors. The program is based on scientific knowledge and focuses on self-empowerment and self-reliance.
    • Website: https://www.smartrecovery.org

Eating Disorders Resources

  • National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)
    • Offers support to individuals and families affected by eating disorders. NEDA provides a helpline, treatment options, and a wide range of resources to help understand and combat eating disorders.
    • Website: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
  • Eating Disorder Hope
    • Provides education, support, and inspiration to individuals with eating disorders, their loved ones, and eating disorders treatment providers. The site offers resources, recovery tools, membership options, and information on various eating disorders.
    • Website: https://www.eatingdisorderhope.com
  • The Eating Disorders Resource Catalogue
    • Curates a comprehensive list of resources for those suffering from eating disorders. It includes information on books, treatment programs, support groups, and research initiatives.
    • Website: https://www.edcatalogue.com
  • Project HEAL
    • Provides healing, empowerment, and leadership programs to individuals recovering from eating disorders. It offers access to treatment, support through the recovery process, and a community to share experiences and resources.
    • Website: https://www.theprojectheal.org
  • Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders (ANRED)
    • Offers information on anorexia nervosa, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and other less well-known food and weight disorders. ANRED resources are designed to educate the public and assist recovery, including articles, self-help tips, and information on finding professional help.
    • Website: http://www.anred.com

Grieving Resources

  • The Compassionate Friends
    • Offers support after the death of a child of any age and from any cause. Provides comfort, hope, and support to families experiencing the pain of losing a son or daughter, brother or sister, or grandchild, and helps others better assist the grieving family.
    • Website: https://www.compassionatefriends.org
  • GriefShare
    • A friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. GriefShare seminars and support groups are led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. You’ll gain access to valuable GriefShare resources to help you recover from your loss and look forward to rebuilding your life.
    • Website: https://www.griefshare.org
  • The Dougy Center
    • Provides support in a safe place where children, teens, young adults, and their families grieving a death can share their experiences. Offers resources and training locally, nationally, and internationally to individuals and organizations seeking to assist children in grief.
    • Website: https://www.dougy.org
  • National Alliance for Grieving Children (NAGC)
    • Promotes awareness of the needs of children and teens grieving a death and provides education and resources for anyone who wants to support them; because all grieving children deserve a chance to heal.
    • Website: https://childrengrieve.org
  • Center for Loss and Life Transition
    • Led by death educator and grief counselor Dr. Alan Wolfelt, it is an organization dedicated to helping people who are grieving and those who care for them. Perhaps best known for its compassionate messages about grief and the rights of the grieving, the Center offers educational workshops, training seminars, and publications for bereavement caregivers.
    • Website: https://www.centerforloss.com

African-American Mental Health Resources

  • The Steve Fund
    • Focuses on the mental health and emotional well-being of young people of color. The Steve Fund works with colleges, universities, nonprofits, researchers, mental health experts, and young people themselves to promote programs and strategies that build understanding and assistance for mental and emotional health.
    • Website: https://www.stevefund.org
  • Black Mental Health Alliance (BMHA)
    • Provides information and resources and a directory of African American therapists to support the mental health and well-being of Black and African American communities. BMHA is dedicated to creating an educated, healthy, and economically viable community.
    • Website: https://blackmentalhealth.com
  • Therapy for Black Girls
    • An online space dedicated to encouraging the mental wellness of Black women and girls. It offers a therapist directory, podcast, blog, and online community to discuss mental health issues and strategies for improving mental health.
    • Website: https://therapyforblackgirls.com
  • The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation
    • Founded by Taraji P. Henson, the foundation is committed to changing the perception of mental illness in the African American community by encouraging those who suffer with this debilitating illness to get the help they need.
    • Website: https://borislhensonfoundation.org
  • The Loveland Foundation
    • Offers financial assistance to Black women and girls nationally seeking therapy. Their goal is to bring opportunity and healing to communities of color, and especially to Black women and girls through fellowships, residency programs, listening tours, and more.
    • Website: https://thelovelandfoundation.org

LGBTQIA+ Mental Health Resources

  • The Trevor Project
    • Offers crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25. The Trevor Project provides a 24/7 crisis hotline, chat, and text services, as well as resources and education.
    • Website: https://www.thetrevorproject.org
  • GLBT National Help Center
    • Provides vital support through the National Hotline, the National Youth Talkline, and the Online Peer-Support Chat. These services offer confidential peer support, information, and resources to those with questions regarding sexual orientation and/or gender identity.
    • Website: https://www.glbthotline.org
  • Trans Lifeline
    • A grassroots hotline and microgrants nonprofit organization offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community.
    • Website: https://translifeline.org
  • LGBT National Youth Talkline
    • Provides a safe space for younger members of the LGBTQIA+ community to discuss and explore issues of concern with their peers. The service offers confidential telephone, online chat, and email peer-support.
    • Website: https://www.glbthotline.org/youth-talkline.html
  • MindOut
    • A mental health service run by and for lesbians, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer people. Based in the UK, they work to improve the mental health and wellbeing of LGBTQ communities and to make mental health a community concern.
    • Website: https://www.mindout.org.uk

Men’s Mental Health Resources

  • Movember
    • Known primarily for its focus on men’s physical health issues, Movember also invests heavily in mental health programs aimed at men. Their work includes funding projects globally that aim to prevent suicide and encourage conversations around men’s mental health.
    • Website: https://www.movember.com
  • Men’s Health Forum
    • A British-based organization committed to improving the health of men and boys. The Men’s Health Forum provides a range of resources and support for men seeking information on mental health issues, including stress, depression, and anxiety.
    • Website: https://www.menshealthforum.org.uk
  • HeadsUpGuys
    • A comprehensive resource developed to support men in their fight against depression by providing tips, tools, information about professional services, and stories of success. It’s a valuable tool for men seeking to understand their own mental health better.
    • Website: https://headsupguys.org
  • Man Therapy
    • Uses humor and a straight-talking approach to cut through the stigma and tackle topics like depression, divorce, and even suicidal thoughts head-on, providing men with strategies and resources to manage and improve their mental health.
    • Website: https://www.mantherapy.org
  • The Calm Zone (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
    • CALM is leading a movement against suicide, the single biggest killer of men under 45 in the UK and offers support to men in the UK, of any age, who are down or in crisis via their helpline and website.
    • Website: https://www.thecalmzone.net

Women’s Mental Health Resources

  • Women’s Mental Health Consortium
    • A network of mental health professionals dedicated to improving the mental health and wellbeing of women. They provide resources, support, and a therapist directory specifically focused on women’s mental health issues.
    • Website: https://womensmentalhealthconsortium.org
  • Postpartum Support International (PSI)
    • Specializes in perinatal mental health, offering support to women dealing with postpartum depression and other perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. PSI provides resources, support groups, and a directory of professionals specialized in perinatal mental health.
    • Website: https://www.postpartum.net
  • Black Women’s Health Imperative
    • The first nonprofit organization created by Black women to help protect and advance the health and wellness of Black women and girls. Support provided includes mental health resources tailored to the unique needs of Black women.
    • Website: https://bwhi.org
  • National Organization for Women’s Health (NOW Health)
    • Focuses on improving women’s health across the lifespan, including mental health. The organization advocates for policies and practices that support women’s health and provides resources and information on a range of health issues affecting women.
    • Website: https://now.org/issues/health
  • The National Women’s Health Network (NWHN)
    • A women’s health advocacy organization that challenges harmful policies and practices and advocates for a new vision of women’s health. They provide a wealth of information on various health issues, including mental health, and advocate for research and healthcare practices that meet women’s needs.
    • Website: https://nwhn.org

Children’s Mental Health Resources

  • Child Mind Institute
    • An independent, national nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders. It offers a wide range of resources, including articles, guides, and tips for parents and educators, as well as information on symptoms and disorders.
    • Website: https://childmind.org
  • The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
    • Provides information and resources designed to help children who have experienced trauma. The NCTSN works to improve access to care, treatment, and services for traumatized children and adolescents exposed to traumatic events.
    • Website: https://www.nctsn.org
  • Kids Mental Health Info
    • Offers comprehensive information on children’s mental health for parents and caregivers. It provides resources on understanding children’s behavioral issues, mental health disorders, and strategies for finding help and support.
    • Website: https://www.kidsmentalhealthinfo.com
  • Young Minds
    • The UK’s leading charity fighting for children and young people’s mental health. They provide young people with tools to look after their mental health, help parents to support their children, and equip professionals to provide the best possible support to the young people they work with.
    • Website: https://www.youngminds.org.uk
  • The Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine (SAHM)
    • An organization dedicated to improving the physical and emotional health and well-being of adolescents. While it focuses broadly on adolescent health, the website offers resources and position papers on various aspects of adolescent mental health.
    • Website: https://www.adolescenthealth.org