Mental Health Resources

General Mental Health Resources:

  • National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for millions of Americans affected by mental illness. They offer a helpline, educational resources, and support groups. You can visit their website at https://www.nami.org/
  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or text HOME to 741741.
  • Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor.

LGBTQ+ Mental Health Resources:

  • The Trevor Project: The Trevor Project is a national 24/7 suicide prevention and crisis intervention lifeline for LGBTQ+ youth. Call 1-866-488-7386 or visit their website at https://www.thetrevorproject.org/.
  • National Center for Transgender Equality: The National Center for Transgender Equality advocates for transgender equality through policy change and public education. You can visit their website at https://transequality.org/.

BIPOC Mental Health Resources:

  • The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) African American and Multicultural Affairs: NAMI offers resources and support specifically for African Americans and other minority groups. You can visit their website at https://www.nami.org/.
  • The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation: The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation is dedicated to providing culturally competent mental health services to Black communities. You can visit their website: https://www.borislhensonfoundation.org/
  • Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Asian Mental Health Collective: The Asian Mental Health Collective provides resources and support for Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. You can visit their website at: https://www.advancingjustice-aajc.org/.

Domestic Violence Resources:

  • The National Domestic Violence Hotline: The National Domestic Violence Hotline offers 24/7 support for victims of domestic violence. You can call 1-800-799-7233 or visit their website at https://www.thehotline.org/.
  • The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN): RAINN provides support for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. You can call their hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE or visit their website at https://www.rainn.org/.

Bullying Resources:

  • StopBullying.gov: StopBullying.gov is a website from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that provides information and resources on bullying prevention and intervention. You can visit their website at https://www.stopbullying.gov/
  • The Trevor Project: The Trevor Project provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ+ youth, who are disproportionately affected by bullying. You can call 1-866-488-7386 or visit their website at https://www.thetrevorproject.org/.

Social Media Addiction

  • The Conversation: Provides insight into the rise of social media addiction and, its impact on mental health.
    For more information: It is hijacking my brain
  • The Organization for Social Media Safety (OFSMS): is a non-profit that works to make social media safer for everyone. They focus on education, advocacy, and developing technology to combat issues like cyberbullying, hate speech, and human trafficking. OFSMS offers educational resources and courses, lobbies for better social media policies, and even partners with organizations like D.A.R.E. to teach young people about online safety.
    Organization for Social Media Safety