REFERRALS & WEBSITES
988lifeline.org - Free and confidential emotional support for people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
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adaa.org - Provides education about anxiety and depression disorders and helps people find treatment, resources, and support.
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addictionsandrecovery.org – A thorough website about all types of addiction and withdrawal including screening tests for mental health disorders
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Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) - This organization has more than 120,000 groups in roughly 180 countries.
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anxiety.org - Committed to making mental health information accessible, inclusive, and easy-to-understand.
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autismspeaks.org – Good website for both autism and Asperger’s.
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Centerforloss.com – compassionate site for individuals who have suffered the loss of a loved one.
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dbsalliance.org - Provides help, support, and education to improve the lives of people who have mood disorders.
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helpguide.org - Articles and self-help tools covering topics from abuse to suicide prevention.
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lgbthotline.org – A confidential safe space where youth can speak about sexual orientation or gender. identity/expression issues.
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mentalhealth.gov - One-stop access to government mental health resources and educational information.
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mhanational.org - Well organized site providing mental health resources, self-screening tools, and information.
nami.org. - The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a nationwide, grassroots mental health organization. NAMI offers educational programs, advocates for individuals and families affected by mental illness, and operates a toll-free helpline.
pflag.org - The nation's largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them.
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ptsd.va.gov – Excellent resource for learning and understanding PTSD, accessing toolkits and referrals.
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rainn.org – The nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. They operate a 24/7 hotline where individuals can receive crisis counseling and referrals to victims services.
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sexaholicsanonymous.org – Individuals meet to work through an unhealthy addiction to sex, promiscuity, adultery, dependency on relationships, and/or pornography.
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thehotline.org – National domestic violence hotline has been in effect for 25 years. They provide crisis intervention, safety plans, education and referrals.
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thetrevorproject.org – Provides mental health services, advocacy, research & community support to LGBTQ young people 24/7.
veteranscrisisline.net – Free and confidential call, chat or text for veterans and their loved ones. Offers crisis support and can connect with local resources.
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PTSD Coach - Smartphone application from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to help people experiencing PTSD learn about and manage their symptoms.
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The Safe Place - Free smartphone app focused on psychoeducation and self-care for minority mental health, geared towards the Black community.