Resources by Subject

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The following is an A-Z directory of mental wellness and advocacy resources. No matter what, remember that you are never alone and that there are people in your corner to help you reach a place of peace and wellbeing. 

 

ABUSE

  • Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline is an organization dedicated to meeting the physical, emotional, educational and spiritual needs of abused, neglected and at-risk children through programs focused on prevention, intervention, treatment and community outreach. For information about how to make an official report of child abuse in each state, contact Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 800-422-4453 or visit https://childhelphotline.org.
  • Child Welfare Information Gateway is a service of the Children's Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services which promotes the safety, permanency and well-being of children, youth and families. Visit their webpage for contact information for local child protective services in your community where you can report in English or Spanish child maltreatment, abuse and neglect.
  • The National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH) is a 24/7 confidential resource hotline in English and Spanish that provides emotional support, support groups, local resources, safety plans, etc. for survivors of abuse or concerned friends or family members. Contact NDVH at 800-766-7233, by texting “START” to 88788 or online chat.
  • RAINN is a 24/7 national hotline offering English and Spanish services for adult survivors of sexual assault and their loved ones which provides confidential support and information about laws and resources in your community, and referrals for long-term support in your area. Contact RAINN at 800-656-4673.
  • The National Sexual Violence Resource Center maintains a directory of organizations that lists state and territory sexual assault coalitions, victim/survivor support organizations and local communities of color sexual assault organizations.
  • Victim Connect Resource Center offers emotional support and information about rights, options and resources referrals for crime victims in English and Spanish. Call or text Victim Connect at 855-484-2846 from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. CT.
  • 1in6 offers a 24/7 online helpline, online support groups, trauma-informed trainings, and webinars, resources and support for men and boys experiencing sexual abuse or assault.
  • The Center for Relationship and Abuse Awareness provides information and resources about relationship abuse, sexual assault, how to get a restraining order and developing a safety plan.
  • Love is Respect provides information on maintaining healthy intimate relationships, setting boundaries, identifying warning signs of abuse and ensuring personal safety. They also offer information about support strategies to help loved ones experiencing relationship abuse at 866-331-9474 or by texting LOVEIS to 22522. Additionally, culturally relevant support for Native American and Alaska Native teens and young adults via phone or chat at StrongHearts (844)-7NATIVE (762-8483) is available. Deaf services are available by video phone at 855-812-1001 or instant messenger at Deaf Hotline or by email at nationaldeafhotline@adwas.org.
  • Women’s Law provides an email hotline service for basic legal information, referrals, questions, concerns and emotional support for domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. Services are available for men as well. Contact Women's Law at 800-799-7233 or visit their website.
  • The Psychology Today Domestic Violence Support Group Locator is a support group locator service for survivors of domestic violence. They offer both in-person and online support group options.
  • The Cyber Civil Rights Initiative (CCRI) offers information and resources for victims of nonconsensual pornography (NCP), revenge porn and other forms of online abuse and operates a 24/7 Image Abuse Helpline for victims of Image-Based Sexual Abuse at 844-878-2274. Also provides a roster of attorneys who may be able to offer low-cost or pro bono legal assistance related to NCP. They operate the CCRI Crisis Helpline at 844-878-2274 for victims of NCP.

 

AGING

  • National Adult Protective Services Association has a myriad of resources, education, upcoming events and public policy advocacies. They also maintain a directory of Adult Protective Services and how to make an official report of child abuse in each state.
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center maintains a directory of Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP) and advocates for residents of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, board/care homes and similar adult care homes.
  • AARP Friendly Voices Warmline is a volunteer-based service that offers phone calls during challenging and isolating times. Callers must call first and provide information. To reach the AARP Warmline contact 888-281-0145. For Spanish contact 888-497-4108.
  • Community Resource Finder, maintained by the Alzheimer’s Association and AARP, provides a listing of resources for the aging including home care, community services, housing options, medical assistance and more.
  • ElderCare Locator HelpLine can be reached at 800-677-1116 and is maintained by the Administration on Community Living (ACL) and helps to locate housing, public benefits assistance, at-home care and other local resources for aging citizens. Provides Spanish language translator service to callers.
  • Elder Law provides information and resources on estate planning, long-term care planning, Medicaid rules and planning, medical directives and nursing home issues. They also offer a “Find an Attorney” function to locate attorneys specializing in elder law. To reach Elder Law call 866-267-0947.
  • National Institute on Aging (NIA) provides comprehensive section on caregiving for those who take care of a friend or family member with a serious health condition, including information on long-term care, advance care planning, long-distance caregiving and Alzheimer's caregiving. NIA’s End-of-Life Care section of their website addresses many concerns, including making difficult end-of-life decisions, advance directives, support for caregivers and respite care.
  • Alzheimer's Association is the leading health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Contact their 24-Hour Helpline at 800-272-3900 for information on local and national resources, help and support or visit the Alzheimer's Care Training Resources page that provides educational courses, including information on how to recognize the early signs and symptoms of the disease.
  • Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias Education and Referral Center (ADEAR) is a service of the National Institute on Aging providing information about Alzheimer’s to individuals living with the disease, their families/caregivers, health care professionals and the public.

 

AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY

  • Association of Black Psychologists provides a “Find a Black Mental Health Professional Directory” that is searchable by location and specialty.
  • Black Mental Health Alliance can be reached at 410-338-2642 and provides information, resources and a “Find a Therapist” locator to connect with a culturally competent mental health professional. Black Mental Health Alliance can be reached at 410-338-2642.  
  • Brother You’re on My Mind is an initiative by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities that raises awareness of the mental health challenges associated with depression and stress that affect African American men and families. Their website offers an online toolkit that provides Omega Psi Phi Fraternity chapters with the materials needed to educate fellow fraternity brothers and community members on depression and stress in Black men.
  • Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation (BLHF) offers the Black community resources, connections, and support to help break the stigma around mental health. BLHF also offers a directory of mental health providers and programs serving the African American Community.
  • Ourselves Black is a website that offers resources, and information on mental health conditions and positive coping. It also offers a podcast, online magazine and online discussion groups about mental health.
  • Psychology Today offers a “Find a Black and African American Therapist” directory that includes information about providers who offer therapy online and in-person.
  • Therapy for Black Girls is an online space dedicated to encouraging the mental wellness of Black women and girls. It also offers a “Find a Therapist” directory that is searchable by location, distance, specialty, type of insurance accepted and more.
  • Wellness in Color is a podcast series from National Alliance on Mental Illness Minnesota with the mission to reshape the cultural language about mental illness through stories.
  • Sista Afya Community Mental Wellness is an organization for Black women across the African Diaspora to be free from psychological and physical illness through supporting one another and engaging in accessible mental wellness care that centers the well-being of the whole person.
  • The Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective (BEAMHC) is an organization with information on mental health training, toolkits and a directory of licensed Black therapists who can provide online services.

 

ANXIETY

  • Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA) offers in-depth information in English and Spanish on anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD and co-occurring disorders, including treatment, resources and support group information. ADAA also offers a Support Group Locator where you can search for in-person and online support groups for individuals and families of those living with the condition.
  • Phobias Awareness is a free, online community forum for people experiencing anxiety to connect with others to gain support and learn coping techniques.
  • The Anxiety Network provides resources, information and screening tools about panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder and social anxiety disorder. They also offer online articles about anxiety-related topics and ways to cope.

 

ASIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY

  • Asian Pride Project is a nonprofit organization that celebrates the journeys, triumphs and struggles of LGBTQ+ individuals and Asian and Pacific Islander (API) families and communities through the use of arts - film, video, photography and the written word - as a medium for social justice and advocacy.
  • National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association (NAAPIMHA) is a nonprofit organization with the mission of promoting the mental health and wellbeing of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. They offer a spreadsheet of AANHPI Service Providers in 50 states along with trainings and webinars.
  • Psychology Today offers a “Find an Asian Therapist” directory. Use the search function to search by location, and narrow the search by mental health issues treated, type of therapy offered, type of insurance accepted, languages spoken and more.
  • South Asian Public Health Association offers a section on their website providing national mental health resources for South Asian American communities across the country.
  • Asians Do Therapy is a resource guide and story collective working to destigmatize therapy and mental health issues for the Asian diaspora in the United States. They focus on issues of domestic and immigration trauma as well as the pressures of an Asian person in 21st century America.

 

AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER

  • Autism Society connects individuals and families affected by autism to the resources they need through community programming, education, advocacy, support, information and referral. Autism Society offers a national helpline to learn about resources and services in your area, and a “Find an Affiliate” locator where individuals/caregivers can find local resources and support groups. Autism Society also accepts Spanish language calls and can be reached at 800-328-8476 (ext. 2) Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET.
  • The Autism Program of Illinois (TAP) serves and supports persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families through a coordinated network of providers, parents and university programs.
  • The American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry has an Autism Resource Center with informational FAQs, facts for family members, webinars, clinical resources and book lists.


BIPOLAR DISORDER

  • Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) provides hope, help, support and education to improve the lives of people who live with mood disorders, including information on treatment and support groups. Through the DBSA Support Group Locator, you can search for in-person and online support groups that focus on support for individuals and families of those living with mood disorders.
  • Juvenile Bipolar Research Foundation focuses on information for families of children with juvenile-onset bipolar disorder and fear of harm through research, education and outreach. They offer a free video series for parents and patients living with Fear of Harm.
  • bpHope offers an online community that strives to increase the awareness of bipolar disorder to provide hope and empowerment to those in the bipolar community - people with bipolar disorder, along with their families, caregivers, and health-care professionals. They also provide numerous online support groups which can be found on their website.

 

BRAIN INJURY

  • Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) is a nationwide network of chartered state affiliates that provide direct support and advocacy for individuals living with brain injury, their friends and family, professionals and the general public. Visit their website for information and resources on brain injury, support groups, state affiliate offices, and caregiver and legal resources.
  • BrainLine is a national multimedia project offering information and support to anyone whose life has been affected by brain injury or PTSD: people with brain injuries, their family and friends, and the professionals who work with them. BrainLine also provides military-specific information and resources on traumatic brain injury (TBI) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to veterans, service members and their families.
  • Mayo Clinic offers Understanding Brain Injury (A Guide for the Family), a patient education guide for family members of a loved one with a traumatic brain injury that includes information on brain structure and function, causes of brain injury, recovery process, compensation strategies, and how brain injury affects thinking, perception, behavior, communication and functioning.
  • National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) supports Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) research through grants to major medical institutions across the country and conducts TBI research in its intramural laboratories and Clinical Center at NIH in Bethesda, Maryland. Visit their website for patient and caregiver education materials on the brain, how it works and its role in behavior and disease, fact sheets on neurological diseases and booklets on causes, symptoms, treatments and risk factors for a variety of neurological disorders.
  • The Virginia Commonwealth University Medical College of Virginia’s National Resource Center for Traumatic Brain Injury (NRCTBI) provides relevant, practical information for professionals, persons with brain injury and family members, including fact sheets on basic aspects of brain injury, problems after brain injury, treatment, insurance/financial, independent living, legal, medications and resources for accessing support groups and other services.
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine website features a free downloadable Traumatic Brain Injury Model System In-home Cognitive Stimulation Guidebook with activities to stimulate thinking skills of people with brain disorders, and tip sheets with step-by-step instructions.

 

CHILDREN & TEENS

  • American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry maintains an online library of mental health condition-specific “resource centers” of information for disorders affecting children and youth. They also provide a child and adolescent psychiatrist finder.
  • Child Mind Institute offers children’s mental health issue resources for parents and educators, including a symptom checker for a wide range of disorders.
  • InsureKidsNow is a website operated by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), providing information about Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance program (CHIP) for families seeking health insurance coverage for children and teens, along with families needing help locating a dentist. Their information line can be reached at 877-543-7669 and their website is available in Spanish.
  • KidsHealth is a division of the Nemours Center for Children’s Health Media that provides physician-reviewed information and advice on children’s health and parenting issues, including diseases, nutrition, recipes and feelings.
  • Parent to Parent USA is a national organization that provides parent-to-parent support as a core resource for families with children who have a special health care need, disability or mental health concerns. Through a one-to-one “match” system, experienced parents provide emotional support to families and assist them in finding information and resources. Their website offers a Parent-to-Parent program by State finder.
  • Talk. They Hear You is an app from SAMHSA that provides parents and caregivers of children and teens ages 9 to 15 with the tools and information they need to start talking with their children early about the dangers of alcohol and other substance use. It includes a suite of materials that provides parents and caregivers information and resources they need to address these issues with their children early and often. Available for free on Apple App store and Google Play store.
  • The Balanced Mind Parent Network is a program offered by the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) that guides families raising children under age 26 with mood disorders to answers and support through an online support community. The DBSA information phone line can be reached at 800-826-3632.
  • The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) provides a section on Children and Mental Health with comprehensive information regarding when to seek help, first steps for parents, treatment options, education issues, etc. and a resource section with links to organizations that focus on mental health issues in children.
  • Center for Young Women’s Health and Young Men’s Health websites provide guides on mental health disorders such as depression, bipolar disorder, and eating disorders, along with other topics that impact emotional wellbeing.
  • Children of Parents with a Mental Illness (COPMI) is an Australian website that offers online resources explaining a parent’s mental illness to children.
  • Rainbows for all Children is an international support group network that is dedicated to providing in-person peer support programs for children, teens and young adults as they navigate grief and heal from loss – whether from death, divorce/separation, deployment, deportation, incarceration or other trauma. Rainbows for all Children partners with communities to offer support through channels of peer support with volunteer adult facilitators.
  • Teen Line is a teen hotline providing emotional support and education on common crises or issues to teens via phone, text, chat, email and message boards. Their website also includes a parent and resource section with blogs and videos. You can contact Teen Line at 800-852-8336 and by texting TEEN to 839863 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. CT.
  • The Jed Foundation provides an online resource center with essential information about common emotional health issues and shows teens how they can support one another and overcome challenges. They also offer programs and resources to help students have a healthy and positive high school and college experience.
  • The Tribe Wellness Community offers online peer support groups for teens facing mental health challenges and/or difficult family dynamics.
  • Boys Town National Hotline has a 24-hour a day, 7 day a week crisis line for children and families at 800-448-3000 staffed with trained crisis counselors to help with suicidal thoughts, self-harm, parenting issues, physical, sexual or emotional abuse, bullying and peer issues or relationship challenges.
  • National Runaway Safeline provides a confidential crisis and resource line for at-risk teens considering running away from home. The hotline can be reached at (800) 786-2929 and serves as an intermediary for teenagers (13-21) and parents by offering free bus transportation home for youth, runaway education, and resources for parents. Live chat is available on their website and Spanish-language is available via phone.
  • National Safe Place provides information to help and support youth in need 24/7 and can be reached at 502-635-3660. They also designate youth-friendly organizations as “Safe Place” locations through its “Find a Safe Place Locator” for teens in a crisis. Text SAFE at your current location to 69866 for help via text 24/7.
  • Your Life Your Voice provides ways for teens to get help via call, text and email. Their trained counselors are able to offer advice for real life situations and they can be reached 24/7 via phone at 800-448-3000 or by texting VOICE to 20121. They also provide tips and tools on their website for a number of issues such as coping skills, transitioning to adulthood, anxiety, abuse, identity, depression and more. 

 

DEPRESSION

  • Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA) offers in-depth information on anxiety, depression, OCD and PTSD and co-occurring disorders, including treatment, resources, and support group information. ADAA also offers a Support Group Locator where you can search for in-person and online support groups for individuals and families of those living with the condition.
  • Families for Depression Awareness offers an online, self-assessment for depression and bipolar disorder.
  • Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) is a national organization offering peer-based, wellness-oriented support, services and resources for people who live with mood disorders, including information on treatment, resources, and support groups for individuals living with mood disorders and their loved ones. Search the DBSA Support Group Locator group near you. 
  • The National Network of Depression Centers (NNDC) is a network of depression centers working to provide stigma free, evidence-based care to patients with depressive and bipolar illnesses. This website has a list of participating centers.


DISABILITY RIGHTS

  • National Alliance on Mental Illness Article on Disability Benefits
  • Allsup provides information about the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) disability application process, appealing a denied claim, expert representation, and a quiz to help determine SSDI eligibility. The Allsup website is also available in Spanish. Allsup charges a one-time representation fee if you receive SSDI benefits.
  • National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) supports the efforts of state Protection and Advocacy Systems (P&As) and Client Assistance Programs (CAPs) agencies. NDRN offers a locator for statewide advocacy services for people with disabilities. The P&A/CAP network is the nation’s largest provider of legal advocacy services for people with disabilities. State P&A and/or CAP websites offer assistance in the areas of community living, criminal justice, education, employment, residential facilities, vocational rehabilitation and voting.
  • National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives (NOSSCR) offers information and a Lawyer Referral Service for people seeking legal representation to assist with a Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claim or appeal.
  • The National Association of Disability Representatives (NADR) offers information and a Representative Referral Service for people seeking a representative to assist with a Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claim or appeal.
  • The Social Security’s Representative Payee Program offers information about an appointed representative’s role and responsibilities when managing a beneficiary’s payments and how a beneficiary can report concerns or appeal a decision about appointing a representative payee.
  • The Social Security Administration (SSA) administers and manages the Social Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) programs. Both provide monthly income for people disabled by a mental illness, but each has different requirements and application processes. The SSA’s website offers an eligibility screening tool, online applications, and information about receiving direct assistance by phone at 800-772-1213 or by appointment. 

 

DISSOCIATIVE DISORDERS

  • International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation offers information for the public and professionals on trauma and dissociation along with an online locator for therapists or treatment facility.
  • Ivory Garden is a private forum for people who live with trauma-related conditions such as dissociative disorder and PTSD. Registration and approval are required for participation.
  • Mosaic Minds is a peer-founded organization that provides an online clearinghouse of information and online community forums for people whose lives are impacted by dissociation.
  • The Sidran Institute and Traumatic Stress Institute offers Help Desk services by phone and online information about the effects of trauma, including traumatic stress (including PTSD), dissociative disorders and co-occurring issues such as addiction, self-injury and suicidality. 

 

EATING DISORDERS

  • Eating Disorders Anonymous follows a 12-step model of mutual support for recovery from eating disorders. They offer support group options that meet both online and in person via their website meeting locator.
  • Mental Health America (MHA) eating disorder screening page provides information and support options for those in recovery from an eating disorder.
  • National Association of Anorexia Nervosa & Associated Disorders (ANAD) is a nonprofit organization that seeks to relieve suffering by providing support and education to those experiencing disordered eating and body image. ANAD offers an eating disorder helpline, virtual support groups, virtual recovery mentorship and a treatment directory. They can be reached at 888-375-7767, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT.
  • Project Heal provides programs for clinical assessment, treatment placement, cash assistance and insurance navigation for eating disorders.
  • The National Eating Disorders Association is the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders. They offer an information and referral helpline which can be reached at 800-931-2237, Monday through Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET and Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, for treatment options, resources and support.
  • With All provides information, resources and tools for individuals and caregivers to help develop healthy relationships with food and the body. They also provide financial assistance to those in recovery from eating disorders with one-time grants of up to $500 to help with costs of living expenses during treatment.


EMOTIONAL SUPPORT

  • Emotions Anonymous International (EAI) facilitates the Emotions Anonymous (EA) 12-Step Program by providing a central location for support group meeting information. EAI offers EA-approved materials and other resources to help individuals improve their mental health and well-being. EAI's mission is to support individuals with emotional difficulties in their efforts to live more manageable lives.
  • Koko Cares offers free peer support via Facebook/Instagram Messenger or the Telegram App.
  • Connect2Affect provides resources and tools to help you if you're an older adult and lonely.
  • Co-Dependents Anonymous offers a 12-step recovery program for people seeking healthy relationships. Provides face-to-face, online and phone meetings in the U.S. and internationally.
  • Mental Health America (MHA) maintains a Support Group Locator to direct you to a variety of organizations that offer support groups for individuals, their family members and friends. Some support groups are peer-led, while others are led by a mental health professional.
  • Vibrant offers free tools and resources for emotional support, including calming exercises, peer support apps and stories of hope and recovery.
  • America’s VetDogs provides free training and service dogs to program-eligible veterans, first-responders and active-duty service members living with PTSD or other disabilities.
  • The Dogs and PTSD section of the National Center for PTSD website discusses the emotional benefits of having a support dog, the difference between an “emotional support animal” vs “service animal,” and factors to consider before getting a support animal.
  • Emotional Support Animal Registry of America offers a webpage that answers most frequently asked questions regarding emotional support animals including how to know if you may need an Emotional Support Animal.
  • HeyPeers is a directory of free or low-cost virtual support groups for people with various mental health conditions.
  • Mental Health America (MHA) maintains a Support Group Locator to direct you to a variety of organizations that offer support groups for individuals, their family members and friends. Some support groups are peer-led, while others are led by a mental health professional.
  • Pro2Pro Listserv provides a free, anonymous online “professional to professional” peer support communication platform where professionals with mental health conditions can give and receive support from their peers.
  • SupportGroups.com is a website featuring 200+ online support groups which include support groups for mental health conditions, medical conditions and traumatic experiences, including gun violence. 
  • The Tribe Wellness Community has free, online peer support groups, forums and chat rooms offering members a safe place to connect about mental health challenges related to addiction, anxiety, depression, OCD and a dedicated group for teens.
  • Now Matters Now is an online resource that provides support for coping with suicidal thoughts through teaching skills based on Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. The website includes inspirational videos of personal stories of resilience.
  • The American Psychological Association offers guidance on building your resilience and adapting to difficult or challenging life circumstances.

 

FINANCIAL/EMPLOYMENT STRESS

  • Empower Work provides free, confidential support by texting or chatting with trained peer support professionals when you have a tough work situation such as: toxic workplaces, personal conflicts, bad bosses, bullying, work stress and anxiety, microaggressions, discrimination, or pay issues. To connect with a peer counselor text 510-674-1414.
  • Mental Health America's Workplace Training and Resources website helps employers develop a workplace strategy for supporting mental health in the workplace.
  • Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has a resource hub webpage that can help employers understand their obligations and address the mental health of their workers.
  • The Center for Workplace Mental Health is a program run by the American Psychiatric Association Foundation that provides employers the tools, resources and information needed to promote and support the mental health of employees and their families.
  • Workplaces Respond is a national resource center that educates and builds collaborations among workplace and non-workplace stakeholders – employers, worker associations, unions and anti-violence advocates – to prevent and respond to domestic violence, sexual harassment and violence, trafficking, stalking and exploitation impacting the workplace.
  • Help When You Need It is an online service that connects users to over 350,000 listings nationwide of private and public resources for food pantries, stores that accept food stamps, assisted living facilities, domestic violence and homeless shelters, mental health and substance use treatment, free clinics, legal and financial assistance.
  • Help with Bills is a part of the usa.gov pubic experience contact center that provides information about government programs that help with bill payment, medical bill info, temporary assistance, jobs, unemployment, credit and more. Their website and helpline are also offered in Spanish. They can be reached at 844-872-4681 between 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday.
  • Feeding America offers a zip-code based directory of food banks in the U.S. for individuals in need.
  • FindHelp.org offers an online service that connects users to free and reduced cost local resources nationwide such as medical care, food, housing, transportation and much more. Their website is also offered in Spanish.
  • Need Help Paying Bills highlights the many resources available, including assistance programs, charitable organizations, and resources that provide help paying bills, including rent assistance, utilities, debt relief (financial, rent, and government assistance), and much more.  
  • Patient Access Network Foundation (PAN) can be reached at 800-532-5274 Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET and provides underinsured patients with financial assistance through disease-specific funds that provide access to progressive therapies. Spanish-language calls are accepted.
  • Patient Advocate Foundation helps federally and commercially insured people living with life-threatening, chronic and rare diseases. They offer a co-pay relief program to provide direct financial assistance to insured patients who meet certain qualifications to help them pay for needed prescriptions and/or treatment. Their website also has many other resources/services and is also available in Spanish.
  • Rise Above the Disorder connects users with resources for finding a therapist, answering mental health questions and applying for grants to cover the cost of therapy.
  • The Assistance Fund can be reached at 855-845-3663 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday. For those who qualify for financial support, this service provides patient advocates to assist in securing financial assistance for co-payments, prescriptions, deductibles, premiums and medical expenses. Spanish-language translation service is also available.
  • The Jim Collins Foundation provides support to transgender individuals in need of funding for gender-affirming surgeries. One grant is available per year, with application acceptance running May 24 through August 1.
  • With All provides tools for individuals and caregivers to help develop healthy relationships with food and body. They also provide financial assistance to those in recovery from eating disorders with one-time grants of up to $500 to help with costs of living expenses during treatment.

 

GRIEF

  • Rainbows for all Children is an international support group network that provides in-person peer support programs for children, teens and young adults as they navigate grief and heal from loss – whether from death, divorce/separation, deployment, deportation, incarceration or other trauma. Rainbows for all Children partners with communities to offer support through channels of peer support with volunteer adult facilitators.
  • The National Alliance For Children's Grief provides information on supporting children through grief, including a national database of in-person grief support programs, camps and community resources.
  • American Association of Suicidology (AAS) provides a national directory for suicide resources and maintains an in-person support group finder for both attempts and loss survivors of suicide.
  • Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE) offers an in-person support group finder option for suicide loss survivors and resources about suicide focused on finding help for yourself or others.
  • The Alliance of Hope works to decrease stigma surrounding loss from suicide, increases understanding of the suicide loss experience and provides direct support to survivors. They offer a 24/7 community forum, a support group finder, and a children and teen specific section for talking about suicide and finding grief support.
  • Carson’s Village is a free service that helps families manage practical details following the sudden loss of a loved one. Provides free peer advocacy to help families plan/navigate details from loss to funeral. The organization currently serves 18 states.
  • My Grief Angels provides a directory of grief support resources organized by type of loss experienced. They also provide 24/7 access to a variety of social and human services, free grief online course, a mobile application, and an online volunteer community of individuals that have experienced or are also experiencing grief.
  • The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention offers referrals to in-person support groups for those who have lost someone to suicide, and those who have attempted suicide.
  • The Compassionate Friends offers grief support to bereaved families that have experienced the death of a child. They offer in-person and online support groups along with free bereavement materials. The Compassionate Friends website is also available in Spanish.
  • The National Widowers Organization provides information, resources and an in-person and online support community for men coping with the loss of a loved one. Visit their website to utilize the “Find a Support Group” function.
  • Trauma Intervention Programs, Inc. provides an extensive list of grief-related support services.

 

HOARDING

  • Hoarding Cleanup offers information about Hoarding Disorder and nationwide resources, including fee-for-service cleanup companies and therapists that specialize in Hoarding Disorder.
  • International OCD Foundation offers information about Hoarding Disorder and OCD-based hoarding including symptoms, treatment and an online locator for therapists, clinics and treatment programs.
  • National Association of Productivity & Organizing Professionals offers a directory of certified fee-for service, professionals that can assist with organizing and decluttering homes and offices.

 

HOUSING INSECURITY

 

INCARCERATED COMMUNITY

  • Mental Health Court Locator by SAMHSA is available online. Mental health courts for adults and juveniles work with people with mental illnesses who are involved in the justice system. These courts connect people to effective treatment and support after they undergo screening and assessments.
  • The National Prisoner Resource List (NPRL) provides information about places where people in jail or prison and their families can find support, advocacy, health care information (including HIV protection), outlets for their creativity and lifelines to the outside community. The NPRL is sent upon request, free-of-charge, to prisoners and is also available online. 
  • The Prison Activist Resource Center (PARC) produces a free, comprehensive online directory (which can be mailed upon request to prisoners) of state-specific resources to support incarcerated persons, their families and friends. The directory includes information on prisoners' rights organizations, community organizations, prison literature and arts projects, family and visiting rights, etc.
  • Just Detention International is a human rights organization seeking to end sexual abuse in forms of detention. Their unique state-by-state resource guide for survivors of sexual abuse behind bars is available online and offers support services for survivors who are still incarcerated, those who have been released, and loved ones on the outside who are searching for ways to help.
  • The National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) is the nonprofit membership organization for the federally mandated Protection and Advocacy (P&A) Systems and the Client Assistance Programs (CAP) for individuals with disabilities. They do not provide individual legal advocacy.

 

INDIGENOUS/NATIVE COMMUNITY

  • The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Division of Tribal Affairs works closely with American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) communities and leaders to enable access to culturally competent healthcare to eligible to CMS beneficiaries in Indian Country. Resources include Outreach and Education materials.
  • Circles of Care: Creating Models of Care for American Indian and Alaska Native Youth Circles of Care describes the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) grant program, Circles of Care, which develops culturally appropriate interventions to serve youth with serious behavioral health challenges.
  • Indian Health Service (IHS) provides a comprehensive health service delivery system for about 2.6 million American Indians and Alaska Natives who belong to 574 federally recognized tribes.
  • Love is Respect provides information on maintaining healthy intimate relationships, setting boundaries, warning signs of abuse and personal safety. They also offer information about support strategies to help loved ones experiencing relationship abuse at 866-331-9474 or by texting LOVEIS to 22522. Additionally, culturally relevant support for Native American and Alaska Native teens and young adults via phone or chat at StrongHearts (844)-7NATIVE (762-8483) is available. Deaf services are available by video phone at 855-812-1001 or instant messenger at Deaf Hotline or by email at nationaldeafhotline@adwas.org.
  • One Sky Center provides a “Find a Therapist” locator for treating mental health and substance use disorder within Native American communities along with other resources for Native American persons.
  • Psychology Today offers a “Find a Native American therapist” directory. Use the search function to find by location, and by mental health issues treated, type of therapy offered, type of insurance accepted, languages spoken and more.
  • StrongHearts Native HelpLine can be reached 24/7 at 844-762-8483 and is a domestic violence and dating violence helpline for American Indians and Alaska Natives, offering culturally appropriate support via phone and online chat. StrongHearts Native Helpline's one-on-one anonymous chat sessions with advocates can be accessed by clicking on the “Chat Now” icon.
  • Therapy in Color offers a therapist locator for Indigenous people to connect with culturally aware therapists. Their website contains a function to search by city or state.

 

INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY

  • National Association for Persons with Development Disabilities (NADD) promotes knowledge, training, policy and advocacy for professionals involved in serving individuals with a dual diagnosis of intellectual/developmental disability (IDD) who are concurrently experiencing a mental health condition. NADD offers accreditation, certification, consultation and training.
  • The Arc serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families. State and local chapters provide individual and public policy advocacy, residential, education and vocational services, financial planning and in-person support groups that meet needs of the I/DD community.  
  • The Arc Center for Future Planning offers an online Build Your Plan feature to plan for an person with I/DD throughout their lifetime, an online finder for local resources, and a video gallery where others share about their plans for themselves and/or a loved one.

 

IMMIGRATED & UNDOCUMENTED PERSONS 

  • Immigrants Rising Mental Health Connector works to connect undocumented youth to mental health services. Fill out the survey on their website to connect with a professional. They also host virtual wellness gatherings that can be accessed on their website.
  • Informed Immigrant provides a digital hub and offline network offering the most up-to-date guidance on mental health, legal aid and DACA information for the undocumented immigrant community.

 

LATINX/HISPANIC COMMUNITY

  • American Society of Hispanic Psychiatry offers a “Find a Physician" listing, alphabetical by state.
  • MedlinePlus is a service of the National Library of Medicine that provides extensive health and wellness information in both English and Spanish. They maintain a section of the website dedicated to mental and behavioral health in Spanish.
  • Mental Health America's (MHA) resources and information for the Latinx/Hispanic communities covers many topics including Spanish language online screening tools, symptoms, treatment, substance use, youth and teens, warning signs and more.
  • Psychology Today offers an online finder for locating a therapist or other mental health professional near you that identifies with the Hispanic and Latino Communities. Many providers speak Spanish.
  • Therapy for Latinx offers an online finder for therapists and other mental health professionals that identify with the Latinx/Hispanic communities. 

 

LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY

  • It Gets Better provides suggestions for coping skills with the goal of communicating to LGBTQ+ youth around the world that it gets better. They also offer a “Get Help” page to find LGBTQ+ youth support services in local communities.  
  • The LGBT National Help Center offers confidential peer support connections for LGBTQ+ youth, adults, and seniors, including phone, text and online chat.
  • The Trevor Project provides free, confidential, and secure crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning (LGBTQ+) young people who may be struggling with issues such as coming out, LGBTQ+ identity, depression and suicide. The Trevor Project can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 866-488-7386 or text “START” to 678-678 or chat at thetrevorproject.org.
  • Trans Lifeline is a crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for transgendered individuals (hotline is run by transgendered individuals). They also provide help for individuals wanting to change legal name on passport, license, ID and more. The Lifeline is 24/7 and can be reached at 877-565-8860. When call volumes are high it may take a little longer to get connected—please try calling again. Spanish-language hotline available.
  • The Jim Collins Foundation provides support to transgender individuals in need of funding for gender-confirming surgeries. One grant is available per year, with application acceptance running May 24 through August 1.
  • National Coalition for LGBTQ Health is a national nonprofit organization that works to improve the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals through federal and local advocacy, education and research. Visit their website for information about mental health-related issues of special concern for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals, including “Depression Looks Like Me”, a program that highlights personal stories from members of the LGBTQ+ community who have lived experiences with depression, provides resources, shines a light on the various facets of depression and seeks to build a digital community that connects and empowers others with these shared experiences to underscore that those living with hard-to-treat depression are not alone.
  • National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network is a social justice organization that actively works to transform mental health for queer and trans persons of color in North America. They offer a “QTPOC Mental Health Practitioner Directory”. Search by city or zip code, and by narrowing the search by distance, whether the provider offers telehealth appointments, and more.
  • Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbian & Gays (PFLAG) supports families and friends of LGBTQ+ community; provides local chapter helplines, in-person support group meetings and resources. Their website is also available in Spanish.
  • The Network La Red is an LGBTQ+, survivor-led, community-based organization working to end partner abuse. They offer a 24-hour hotline, support groups, individual support and information about safety planning, and restraining orders. Contact The Network La LA Red at 800-832-1901 and 617-742-4911.
  • It’s My Life, a resource from the American Bar Association, provides information for LGBTQ+ teens in the child welfare system, explains legal rights, what to expect from protective programs and employees, and how to get help if those rights are violated.
  • Lambda Legal is a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and everyone living with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work. Learn more about rights in your state here.
  • Stateside Legal Advocate Tool Kit provides LGBTQ+ resources for military members and veterans via their website. 
  • The National Center for Transgender Equality offers resources for transgender individuals, including legal information on the right to access health care.
  • Transgender Law Center (TLC) is the largest national transgender-led organization that advocates for a world in which all people are free to define themselves and their futures. They are grounded in legal expertise and committed to racial justice and employ a variety of community-driven strategies to keep transgender and gender nonconforming people alive, thriving and fighting for liberation.

 

MISSING PERSONS

  • National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is the nation’s largest child protection organization; their website offers tips and resources for finding missing children and young adults under the age of 20 years and a checklist of actions to be taken by families in the initial stages of a missing child case. Website and helpline available in Spanish.
  • National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NAMUS), a program of the U.S. Department of Justice, maintains a national database on all missing persons and provides free investigative support; website also offered in Spanish.
  • Salvation Army Missing Persons Program provides an international service to help facilitate successful reunions between persons missing 6+ months and family members who have lost contact with each other; accepts Spanish-language calls.

 

MUSLIM AMERICAN COMMUNITY

  • Institute for Muslim Mental Health website provides resources, a “Find a Therapist” locator for finding culturally competent clinicians committed to serving the mental health needs of the Muslim community, research, and journals.
  • Institute for Social Policy and Understanding offers a mental health toolkit that includes education, resources, and statistics about Muslim mental health and the unique challenges they face.

 

OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER

  • Obsessive Compulsive Anonymous offers 12 Step-style support group meetings, including in-person, virtual, and conference call meetings for those living with various forms of OCD.
  • Psychology Today OCD Therapist Locator offers a search feature on their website to find therapists, treatment facilities and psychiatrists. Once you have identified a provider, contact your insurance company to confirm coverage.
  • The International OCD Foundation is a nonprofit organization that helps those affected by obsessive compulsive disorder and related disorders to live full and productive lives, by providing resources and support for individuals living with OCD, promoting awareness of the disorder, and increasing access to treatment. Their website offers a find support group search function to locate in-person and online support groups.
  • The TLC Foundation for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors provides information and resources, including a directory of therapists who have demonstrated experience in evidence-based treatment of body-focused repetitive behaviors, an in-person and online support groups locator, and a hair and skin care services provider directory.

 

OPPOSITIONAL DEFIANT DISORDER

  • Child Mind Institute offers a "Quick Guide to Oppositional Defiant Disorder" which focuses on children’s mental health issues for parents and educators, including a symptom checker for a wide range of disorders. This guide is also available in Spanish on their website.
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder Resource Center, through American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, provides information and resources for families focused on oppositional defiant disorder. They also provide a child and adolescent psychiatrist finder. 
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder Online Support Group is a website operated by DailyStrength that serves as a social network where users provide one another with emotional support. The website contains 500+ online communities that deal with different medical conditions or life challenges and includes a group specific to ODD.
  • VeryWell Mind is a mental health website that offers an informative section on oppositional defiance disorder, providing information and links to resources on the condition, treatment options, what to do after diagnosis, preparing your child for school, disciplining a child, and strategies for living with a child with ODD.

 

PEER SUPPORT SERVICE

  • Clubhouse International offers a "Find a Clubhouse Near You' directory. “Clubhouses” provide opportunities for education, employment and social activities to those living with serious mental illness. Their website is also offered in Spanish.
  • National Empowerment Center is a peer-run organization dedicated to providing a message of recovery, empowerment, hope, and healing to those with lived mental health issues, trauma and/or extreme states. They provide information & resources, education and a national directory of consumer-run statewide organizations providing a myriad of services (by community), including supported employment, drop-in centers, crisis prevention (WRAP)/respite, non-clinical in-person peer support programs, and more. They can be reached at 800-769-3728 and Spanish-speaking information specialists are available to callers upon request.
  • National Mental Health Consumer’s Self-Help Clearinghouse is a nationwide directory for locating local consumer-driven mental health services, including resources such as Clubhouses, crisis prevention/respite services, drop-in centers, employment resources, housing, peer case management and support.


PERSONALITY DISORDER

  • Behavioral Tech (BTECH) maintains a directory of treatment teams with at least one member who has completed either Dialectical Behavior Therapy Intensive Training or Dialectical Behavior Therapy Foundational Training through BTECH. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a cognitive behavioral therapy developed by Marsha M. Linehan, Ph.D., a researcher at the University of Washington and founder of BTECH, to treat persons with borderline personality disorder.
  • Borderline Personality Disorder Resource Center offers referrals for treatment and a page that highlights support groups available for families.
  • DBT-Linehan Board of Certification provides a therapist locator to search for clinicians who have met certification standards to practice Dialectical Behavior Therapy, a cognitive behavioral therapy developed by Marsha M. Linehan, Ph.D., a researcher at the University of Washington and founder of BTECH, to treat persons with borderline personality disorder. Search the directory by narrowing down the city, state or zip code.
  • Emotions Matter is a nonprofit organization that offers programs, education and resources for individuals and families impacted by borderline personality disorder.
  • National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder provides tools for families and loved ones of those living with BPD. They offer a” Family Connections™” Program, which is a free, 12-week course offered across the US, both in-person and online. They also provide current research on borderline personality disorder and family functioning, individual coping skills based on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), family skills, and group support that builds an ongoing network for family members.
  • Out of the FOG provides access to resources for caregivers and loved ones of individuals living with borderline personality disorder or narcissistic personality disorder. They also offer multiple online discussion forums.
  • Stop Walking on Eggshells provides general information on borderline personality disorder and narcissistic personality disorder, treatment referrals, and online support groups for multiple BPD/NPD-related communities and their family members.

 

PHYSICAL DISABILITY

  • BrainLine is a national multimedia project that offers information and support to anyone whose life has been affected by traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); the organization also provides military-specific information and resources on traumatic brain injury and PTSD. Visit their website for information about treatment, managing symptoms, paths to recovery, tip sheets on managing legal and financial issues related to living with TBI and PTSD; and an interactive map for locating brain injury resources near you.
  • Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation is a national nonprofit dedicated to curing spinal injury by advancing innovative research and improving quality of life for individuals and families impacted by paralysis. The organization offers virtual support groups, peer mentoring, a Paralysis Infoline, and a free, comprehensive, international Paralysis Resource Center that provides informational support in 14 languages.
  • Deaf Hotline is a partnership between Abused Deaf Women’s Advocacy Services (ADWAS) and National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH) that provides a 24/7 domestic violence hotline for deaf women; the organization also offers education on healthy relationships, advocacy for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking or other types of abuse, and training on accessible anti-violence advocacy.
  • Epilepsy Foundation is a national organization dedicated to overcoming the challenges of living with epilepsy and accelerating therapies to stop seizures, find cures, and save lives. The organization offers a support group directory for individuals, parents and youth affected by epilepsy; bereavement support for individuals affected by sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP); and 24/7 Epilepsy Helpline for information and support.
  • Heroes with Hearing Loss connects veterans with hearing loss and service-related disabilities such as depression and PTSD, and their families, friends and support networks, to strengthen the relationships that keep them healthier and happier. The organization offers infographics, white papers, videos about the impact of hearing loss, and information about assistive technology, veterans' benefits, veterans' organizations, and service dogs.
  • Love is Respect provides information on maintaining healthy intimate relationships, setting boundaries, warning signs of abuse and personal safety. They also offer information about support strategies to help loved ones experiencing relationship abuse at 866-331-9474 or by texting LOVEIS to 22522. Additionally, culturally relevant support for Native American and Alaska Native teens and young adults via phone or chat at StrongHearts (844)-7NATIVE (762-8483) is available. Deaf services are available by video phone at 855-812-1001 or instant messenger at DeafHotline or by email at nationaldeafhotline@adwas.org.
  • National Association for the Deaf (NAD) protects and promotes the civil, human and linguistic rights of Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, Hard of Hearing and Late-Deafened People in the U.S. They offer culturally affirmative and linguistically accessible mental health services, the Model Mental Health for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals Bill of Rights Act, Video Remote Interpreting, Minimum Standards for Video Remote Interpreting Services in Medical Settings, communicating with healthcare providers, and the NAD position statement on Promoting a Bill of Rights to Ensure Appropriate Direct Mental Health Services for Individuals Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
  • National Deaf Therapy specializes in tele-mental health care for deaf individuals; their website offers a Mental Health American Sign Language therapist locator that is searchable by location, an information guide available in American Sign Language, statistics about mental health needs in the deaf and hard of hearing community, and accessible educational and continuing education videos on mental health and wellness.  
  • Tourette Association of America is a national organization that raises awareness, advances research and provides ongoing support to individuals and families affected by Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders. Their website features a support group locator, tools for parents and caregivers, children, teens, young adults, adults, educators, law enforcement and medical professionals; a provider locator, and free informational webinars.
  • The National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC) is a library of the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR). The organization collects, catalogs, and disseminates the articles, reports, curricula, guides, and other publications and products of the research projects funded by NIDILRR on a wide range of disability-related issues including technology, health and function, independent living, and capacity building.
  • United Spinal Association is a national nonprofit membership organization dedicated to empowering and advocating for people living with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCID) and all wheelchair users, to discover greater independence and quality of life. The organization provides peer support, one-on-one guidance, quality of life grants, and other programs and resources for people living with SCI-D.

 

POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD)

  • International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation provides facts sheets, webinars and other resources on trauma and dissociation, and a "Find a Therapist/Facility" locator.
  • The Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) International Association website offers a “Find an EMDR Therapist” locator to find clinicians trained in the use of EMDR therapy, a psychotherapy treatment that helps people recover from trauma and other distressing life experiences, including PTSD.
  • The Sidran Institute is an international organization that helps people understand, recover from, and treat traumatic stress (including PTSD), dissociative disorders, and co–occurring conditions such as addiction, self-injury, and suicidality. Their website provides educational information, resources for treatment, support, and self-help, and publications about trauma and recovery.
  • The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Center for PTSD website provides resources for individuals, family members and providers about combat- and non-combat related PTSD, including information on understanding PTSD, treatment options, self-help resources, and finding support as a family member. Their website offers resources for finding a treatment provider.

 

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

  • American Psychological Association offers a webpage on the causes, symptoms, risk factors and treatment options for postpartum depression, and resources for accessing crisis services and support groups.
  • Center for Reproductive Rights ensures reproductive rights are protected in law as fundamental human rights for the dignity, equality, health and wellbeing of every person. Their website offers reproductive health-related mental health resources such as the American Psychological Association Task Force Report on Mental Health and Abortion and a video on the Mental Health Burden of Infertility: Intersections Between In/Fertility and Black Families’ Mental Health.
  • Endometriosis Foundation of America (EndoFound) strives to increase disease recognition, provide advocacy, facilitate expert surgical training, and fund landmark endometriosis research. Visit their website for information about mental health-related issues of special concern for individuals living with endometriosis, including tips on supporting mental health while managing endometriosis, coping with pain, and self-care.  
  • Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development offers a webpage on pregnancy-associated depression and anxiety that includes infographics and information on signs, symptoms, prevalence, risk factors, health consequences, screening and evaluation tools, and treatment for the conditions.
  • HIV.gov offers current and relevant information on federal HIV policies, programs, resources and science, including information about mental health-related issues of special concern for people living with HIV.   
  • National Cervical Cancer Foundation serves individuals living with cervical cancer and HPV and their family members and caregivers and advocates for cervical health by promoting prevention through education about early vaccination and regular screening and sharing stories and resources of support.
  • National Institute of Mental Health offers a webpage on reproductive health-related mental health conditions, including premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), perinatal depression, and perimenopausal depression, treatments, and clinical trials.
  • National Ovarian Cancer Coalition supports ovarian cancer survivors and caregivers and funds research to advance treatment and find a cure. Visit their website for information about peer-to-peer support, regional support groups, self-care programs and resources, and resource guides for individuals who are newly diagnosed, individuals who are experiencing a recurrence, caregivers.
  • Postpartum Men website offers information about symptoms, risk factors, screening tools, treatment and online support forums.
  • Postpartum Progress is a mental health and pregnancy/childbirth related blog that offers information and tips on coping with pregnancy/childbirth-related mental health conditions.
  • Postpartum Support International (PSI) promotes awareness, prevention and treatment of mental health issues related to childbearing in every country worldwide. The organization offers a postpartum support helpline, provider directory, support group locator, peer mentor program, and educational materials.
  • The International Association for Premenstrual Disorders provides support, information, and resources for women and assigned female at birth (AFAB) individuals living with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and premenstrual exacerbation (PME) and their loved ones, and healthcare professionals. Visit their website for information about symptoms, screening tools, crisis services, treatment and surgical options, treatment guidelines, clinical trials, scientific papers, support groups, and webinars.
  • The National Infertility Association provides information, support, and advocacy for people challenged in their family building journey. Visit their website for resources for supporting mental health while navigating infertility, including a support group locator and online support community.
  • The National Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Association helps individuals living with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) overcome their symptoms and reduce their risk for serious health consequences; visit their website for mental health-related issues of special concern, including videos on coping with PCOS-related depression and anxiety.

 

SCHIZOPHRENIA SPECTRUM

  • Schizophrenia & Psychosis Action Alliance (S&PAA) provides advocates for system change to improve care, support, and equity for people living with schizophrenia and psychosis spectrum disorders. S&PAA provides information, toolkits, videos and support groups for people living with the conditions and their caregivers/allies.
  • Hearing Voices Network is a peer-support organization for people who hear voices, see visions or have other extreme experiences. Visit their website to learn more about support group locations.
  • SMI Adviser Tool is an initiative by the American Psychiatric Association and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to advance a person centered approach to care that ensures people living with serious mental illness find treatment and support. Visit their website for information about mental illness, treatment options, support systems, crisis resources and more.

 

SELF HARM

  • S.A.F.E Alternatives provides an information line for resources on self-harm and a therapist locator. Their information line can be reached at 800-366-8288 and they offer an extension option for adolescents and teens calling in crisis along with providing the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline to all other callers in crisis.
  • The Adolescent Self-Injury Foundation offers information about warning signs and treatment for self-injury. Their website has an extensive list of “146 Things To Do Besides Self-harm.”
  • The Cornell Research Program on Self-Injury and Recovery website offers extensive information about self-injury behavior and recovery resources.

 

SLEEP DISORDERS

  • American Academy of Sleep Education provides information on sleep disorders, causes, solutions/treatments, etc. Provides a “Find a Sleep Facility Near You” locator on its website. Facilities listed are accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine AASM.

 

SUBSTANCE ABUSE & ADDICTION

  • National Drug HelpLine is a free, confidential 24/7 hotline for information about substance use or misuse. They can be reached at 844-289-0879.
  • Self-Management and Recovery Training (SMART Recovery) is a self-help program for people seeking to overcome addictive challenges. SMART Recovery provides free, peer led online and in-person support groups for individuals and family members/allies of those living with addiction.
  • Shatterproof is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to reversing the addiction crisis in the United States. The website provides information on addiction basics, prevention, treatment, recovery, safety, and loss and features a “Find Help” locator function on their website.
  • Start Your Recovery offers information about signs and symptoms of substance use disorder, information about supporting a loved one and choosing and locating a treatment program. The website offers a search function to locate counseling, support groups and treatment facilities.
  • Alcoholics Anonymous is a 12-step program for individuals who believe they have an alcohol addiction. The website has daily reflections, videos, and a "find an in-person support group" meeting feature and online intergroup/support groups.
  • Al-Anon/Alateen offers support and hope for family and friends of individuals (including teen-specific resources) with alcoholism. Website offers a “Find an Al-Anon Meeting” and “Find an Alateen Meeting” support group locator and offers in-person, by phone and online meetings.
  • National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAA) provides an Alcohol Treatment Navigator, where you will find extensive information on alcohol use, how to help someone with an alcohol addiction, a treatment facility finder and guidance on how to find and choose the best treatment options.
  • Partnership to End Addiction is an organization dedicated to addiction prevention, treatment and recovery. Services include finding treatment and offers phone-based parent coaching.
  • Gamblers Anonymous is a 12-step program for people who have a gambling addiction. Offers a hotline and a "find an in-person support group" meeting locator.
  • National Council on Problem Gambling runs a confidential 24/7 helpline (call or text) and resources, and connection to treatment.
  • Internet and Technology Addicts Anonymous (ITAA) is a 12-step in-person support groups for people with internet and technology addiction in all forms (Facebook, YouTube, smartphone, and compulsive use of electronic devices.) Offers (limited) inperson, phone or online support meetings and WhatsApp group support.
  • Nar-Anon provides 12-step self-help groups for relatives and friends of people who have a relative or friend with addiction. Website offers a “Find a Meeting” support group locator.
  • Narcotics Anonymous provides 12-step self-help groups to help people with addiction to achieve sobriety. Website offers a “Find a Meeting” support group locator; filter by meeting type for virtual or hybrid meetings.

 

VETERAN/MILITARY COMMUNITY

  • Veteran Call Center provides an around-the-clock confidential call center where combat Veterans and their families can call to talk about their military experience or any other issue they are facing in their readjustment to civilian life. The staff is comprised of combat Veterans from several eras and family members of combat Veterans. This benefit is prepaid through the Veteran’s military service and they can be reached at 877-927-8387.
  • Military Helpline can be reached at 888-457-4838 or by texting MIL1 to 839863 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. They offer free, confidential crisis support for military service members, veterans and their families. Additionally, they offer Spanish-language calls.
  • National Call Center for Homeless Veterans can be reached 24-hours a day, 7 days a week at 877-424-3838. They offer assistance for Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Spanish interpreters are available upon request.
  • Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) provides support to family members who have lost loved ones to suicide through postvention to prevent family members from experiencing mental health crises. TAPS offers seminars, care teams, peer support groups, monthly online support chats, caseworkers, grief counseling and assistance with postsecondary education. The phone line is for emergency crisis situations and can be reached at 800-959-8277.
  • Code of Support offers support and resources to individuals in the military and veterans. Resources on housing, education, financial assistance, mental health, family support, disability claims, legal help and employment. They also offer case coordination services run by veterans and caregivers who have firsthand experience.
  • Military One Source can be reached at 800-342-9647 24-hours a day, 7 days a week and offers a wide range of community resources including phone and text peer to peer support that serves all Department of Defense, Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve personnel along with their direct family members. Spanish-language interpreters is available for callers upon request.
  • National Center for PTSD is a service of the Department of Veterans Affairs and provides resources to individuals, family members and providers on combat- and non-combat-related PTSD. Information including types of trauma, treatment options, coping mechanisms, and related problems can be found on their website which is available in English and Spanish.
  • Objective Zero Foundation connects veterans, service members, their families and caregivers to peer support via voice, video and text. They also provide free access to wellness resources such as yoga and meditation.
  • National Resource Directory is a comprehensive website for wounded, ill and injured Service Members, Veterans, their families and those who support them. They provide access to services and resources at the national, state and local levels to support recovery, rehabilitation and community reintegration. Additional information and resources on a variety of topics are available on their website.  
  • The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Center for PTSD website provides resources for individuals, family members and providers about combat- and non-combat related PTSD, including information on understanding PTSD, treatment options, self-help resources and finding support as a family member. Their website offers resources for  finding a treatment provider.
  • VA Caregiver Support Program offers a resourceful caregiver support platform providing information on available assistance including benefits and health, VA centers, a media room and other publications and resources. Spanish-language materials are available.