Mental Health Resources
- Narda Skov
- 13 minutes ago
- 3 min read
May is Mental Health Month and though it is the end of the month, this list of resources is invaluable. If you know of a young person who may not be feeling their best, please share one of the numbers or resources below. As we all know it takes a village! There are additional resources focused on young people and families in the Resource Guide below and are free of charge.
Crisis and Other Support Resources
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: The Lifeline provides 24/7, free, and confidential support to people in distress – you don’t need to be suicidal to reach out. Call 1-800-273-8255 to be connected with a crisis counselor. Crisis counselors who speak Spanish are available at 1-888-628-9454.
988 Textline: When you text 988, you will complete a short survey letting the crisis counselor know a little about your situation. You will be connected with a trained crisis counselor in a crisis center who will answer the text, provide support, and share resources if needed.
Crisis Text Line: If you prefer texting to talking on the phone, text HELLO to 741-741 to be connected with a crisis counselor who will help you get through your big emotions.
Teen Line: The Teen Line provides support, resources, and hope to young people through a hotline of professionally trained teen counselors, and outreach programs that destigmatize and normalize mental health. Call 800-852-8336 nationwide (6 p.m. - 10 p.m. PST) or text TEEN to 839863 (6 p.m. - 10 p.m. PST).
The Trevor Project: The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning youth. Trained counselors are available 24/7 to youth in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe judgment-free person to talk to. Call 1-866- 488-7386, text START to 678-678, or start an online chat at thetrevorproject.org/get-help.
Alliance for a Healthier Generation works with schools, youth-serving organizations, businesses, communities, and families to promote health equity environments that support whole-child health. These programs and initiatives offer resources, webinars, and learning opportunities for people who have a passion for supporting happy and healthy children. healthiergeneration.org
Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and cure of anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and co-occurring disorders through the alignment of science, treatment, and education. adaa.org
Mental Health Coalition (MHC) was formed to catalyze like-minded communities to work together to destigmatize mental health and empower access to vital resources and necessary support for all, the MHC connects individuals to a range of different resources from Coalition members. thementalhealthcoalition.org
The Mental Health Collaborative works to build resilient communities through mental health education and awareness, decreasing stigma, and opening the door to conversations about mental health. They train schools, organizations, and communities in mental health literacy – the foundational education that all of us need to promote our best mental health. mentalhealthcollaborative.org
National Alliance for Eating Disorders works tirelessly to raise awareness; eliminate secrecy and stigma; promote access to care; and support those susceptible to, currently experiencing, and recovering from eating disorders. allianceforeatingdisorders.com
To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA) is a nonprofit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire, and invest directly into treatment and recovery. twloha.com
TrevorSpace is an affirming international community for LGBTQ young people ages 13-24. TrevorSpace helps young people explore their identities, get advice, find support, and make friends in a moderated community intentionally designed for them. trevorspace.org
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