“One in four people in the world will be impacted by mental or neurological disorders at some point in their lives.”
It can be challenging for some to find resources. However, don’t be afraid to ask for help. Again, you are not in this fight alone. Maybe you need a safe space to express yourself, a list of medical or therapeutic providers, or self-care and self- love methods. Take a look at these great resources:
Immediate Care
Emergency Medical Services
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please go to the nearest emergency room or call for immediate help.
CALL 911
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255); En Español 1-888-628-9454
The Lifeline is a free, confidential crisis hotline that is available to everyone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Lifeline connects callers to the nearest crisis center in the Lifeline national network. These centers provide crisis counseling and mental health referrals. People who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have hearing loss can contact the Lifeline via TTY at 1-800-799-4889.
Call 1-800-985-5990 or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746
SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
Text “HELLO” to 741741
The Crisis Text hotline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the U.S. The Crisis Text Line serves anyone, in any type of crisis, connecting them with a crisis counselor who can provide support and information.
Mental Health During COVID-19
During this unprecedented time of the COVID-19 pandemic, there are those who are dealing with a great deal of stress and fear. Social distancing and the uncertainty of the pandemic are all factors that can greatly impact your mental health. As are we globally managing the pandemic together, taking care of your mental and emotional well-being is important. Here is a list of resources from trusted sources and health-care providers:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Health Care Providers
Going to therapy or a medical doctor isn’t always the easiest step. But finding one should be. Use these resources to search therapists, psychologists, or psychiatrists in your area.
Federal Resources
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): For general information on mental health and to locate treatment services in your area, call the SAMHSA Treatment Referral Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). SAMHSA also has a Behavioral Health Treatment Locator on its website that can be searched by location.
Advocacy Groups
Anxiety and Depression Association of America
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Spiritual Wellness
Don’t forsake spiritual wellbeing, which can be found through prayer, devotion, or meditation. Reach out to various spiritual organizations to check what kind of resources they provide for mental health. There are other resources that you can also access:
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