Resources
*If you, or someone you love, is in immediate need of emergency services, please call 911.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Call or Text “988”
The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
Help Lines
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a free and confidential crisis resource for individuals in distress. If you or a loved one seek support or want to learn more about the best practices for mental health and suicide prevention, call this number. This resource is available 24/7.
Crisis Services Canada
1-833-456-4566 or Text 45645
The Crisis Services Canada is a hot- and text-line providing suicide prevention resources and support to those in need. Call 1-833-456-4566 for crisis counseling, available 24/7, 365 days a year. Text support services are also available (45645) from 4pm - Midnight ET (standard messaging rates apply).
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States to connect in real-time via text messaging with a trained crisis counselor. This service is free, confidential and available 24/7. Want to become a Crisis Counselor Volunteer? Click here (Volunteer Link) for more information on the certification process.
US: text 741741
CANADA: text 741741
UK: text 85258
Ireland: text 50808
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
1-800-662-4357
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a national helpline that is free, confidential and 24/7. It offers referrals and information services for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This resource is available in multiple languages.
NAMI HelpLine
800-950-6264 | Text NAMI to 741741
The NAMI HelpLine is a free, nationwide peer-support service that provides information, resources, referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition, mental health professionals and the general public. HelpLine staff and volunteers are experienced, well-trained and able to provide expert guidance to assist anyone personally dealing with or assisting in a crisis. This service is available Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET or by email at info@nami.org.
COVID Resources
A Guide to Sleeping with Coronavirus Anxiety
When you’re feeling anxious, it’s difficult to sleep, and if you find yourself tossing and turning at night you aren’t alone. Sleep is important, however, for your mental and physical health, and there are strategies you can use to get more sleep even in troubling times. This article discusses those strategies that you can use to get more sleep during these tumultuous times.
Educational and Treatment Referral Resources
Anxiety and Depression Association of America
The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) is an international non-profit organization dedicated to the treatment, prevention, and cure of anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD and co-occurring disorders. The ADAA strives to meet these goals through education, practice, and research. The resource guides individuals to nearby ADAA-certified member therapists, community message boards and educational resources for those looking to help a loved one.
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention educates individuals about suicide, how you can prevent it, and resources for those affected. If you or someone you know is in a crisis situation, the AFSP encourages you to call the National Suicide Prevention LifeLine at (1-800-273-8255) or text TALK to 741741.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization. NAMI is dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness by providing resources, education and support services for individuals and their loved ones living with mental illness.
The National Institute of Mental Health
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is a federal agency for research on mental disorders. NIMH is one of 27 Institutes that make up the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the largest biomedical research agency in the world. NIH is a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
DNI Mental Health Resources
The National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network (NQTTCN)
The National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network (NQTTCN): is a healing justice organization committed to transforming mental health for queer and transpeople of color (QTPoC). They are advancing healing justice by transforming mental health for Queer and Trans POC.
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, & questioning young people under 25.
Melanin & Mental Health®
was born out of a desire to connect individuals with culturally competent clinicians committed to serving the mental health needs of Black & Latinx/Hispanic communities. They are committed to promoting the growth and healing of our communities through their website, online directory, and monthly events. On Instagram @melaninandmentalhealth.
Source: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
AAKOMA Project
Their mission is to help diverse teenagers and their families achieve optimal mental health through dialogue, learning, and the understanding that everyone deserves care and support. They believe deeply that Mental health research and care must benefit everyone.
Source: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Lee Thompson Young Foundation
envisions a world in which mental illness is recognized by all as a treatable, biopsychosocial disorder and the stigma associated with it no longer exists; a world that supports and encourages wholeness and well being at every stage of life. They focus on mental health education for African American communities.
Source: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention