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Resources

Since the first step to solving any problem is educating yourself about it, here is a list of resources for anyone who needs support for their mental wellbeing or wants to find a way to help a loved one who is struggling.

SAMHSA’s National Helpline

  • Phone number: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

  • Teletypewriter: 1-800-487-4889

  • About: 

    • a confidential information service

    • completely free of charge

    • runs 24-hour-a-day 365-day-a-year

    • is available in English and Spanish 

    • provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations 

  • Who it’s for:

    • individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders.

  • Learn More: www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

Mental Health America

  • Website Link: www.mhanational.org/

  • Resources on the site: 

    • online screenings for mental illnesses

    • a list of helplines if you need someone to talk to 

    • information on how to promote mental health, recognize symptoms of mental illnesses, and where you can find help

    • a guide on how to help loved ones suffering from a mental illness

    • information on various types of mental health treatments and mental health professionals

    • a page on how insurance can help pay for health treatments, including therapy

    • information on what to expect when working with a mental healthcare provider

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

  • Website Link: www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_Youth/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Home.

  • Resources on the site: ​

    • information on various types of disorders

    • resource centers about a variety of topics, including bullying, trauma, and military families

    • resource libraries on current issues like racism, Covid-19, and gun violence

    • a page of resources for families who want to support their children's emotional and mental development

    • information on youth groups that promote mental health among adolescents

    • parent guides on medications for youth

    • an online research tool which helps parents and other adults locate psychiatrists who care for children and adolescents

Anxiety and Depression Association of America

  • Website Link: adaa.org/

  • What it 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

  • Resources on the site:

    • information about anxiety, depression, body dysmorphia, and other similar topics​

    • a guide to the treatment of anxiety, depression, OCD, and PTSD

    • tips for helping friends and relatives who have mental health problems

    • evidence-based tips and tools to help you and others manage life with anxiety, OCD, PTSD, depression, and co-occurring disorders

The National Alliance on Mental Illness

Bicycle Health

  • Website Link: https://www.bicyclehealth.com

  • Phone Number: 844-9439-2514

  • Contains information about:

    • The connection between depression and substance abuse

    • Treatment for addiction and depression

    • Prevention for Opioid Use Disorder in teenagers and adults

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