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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
In Spanish: 888-628-9454
- 24-hour free and confidential support to callers in crisis; can also provide guidance to loved ones of those with suicidal ideation on how to help. Additional crisis services available at www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/talk-to-someone-now/
If you are in need of help lines or support groups, please visit our help lines page.
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National Alliance on Mental Illness – NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
Brain and Behavior Research Foundation– The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation is committed to alleviating the suffering caused by mental illness by awarding grants that will lead to advances and breakthroughs in scientific research.
Mental Health America – MHA is a community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and promoting the overall mental health of all Americans.
The Mood Gym – Moodgym is like an interactive self-help book which helps you to learn and practice skills which can help to prevent and manage symptoms of depression and anxiety.
National Council for Behavior Health – The National Council is committed to all Americans having access to comprehensive, high-quality care that affords every opportunity for recovery. The National Council introduced Mental Health First Aid USA and more than 2 million Americans have been trained.
National Institute of Mental Health – The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is the lead federal agency for research on mental disorders.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – The CDC focuses on preventing or reducing the impact of mental illness as a critical part of overall wellness, using the same approach that is used to prevent other health conditions such as heart disease or influenza, including early identification and intervention for those at risk, and providing science-based strategies to reduce the risk.
To Write Love on Her Arms – To Write Love on Her Arms 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.
Freedom From Fear – Freedom From Fear’s mission is to positively impact the lives of all those affected by anxiety, depression, and related disorders through advocacy, education, research, and community support.
Massachusetts General Hospital – The Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine (BHI) at Massachusetts General Hospital is dedicated to research, teaching and clinical application of Mind Body Medicine and its integration into all areas of health.
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For anonymous, confidential help, 24/7, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY).
The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) – NCADV’s mission is to lead, mobilize and raise our voices to support efforts that demand a change of conditions that lead to domestic violence such as patriarchy, privilege, racism, sexism, and classism. We are dedicated to supporting survivors and holding offenders accountable and supporting advocates.
The National Children’s Advocacy Center – The NCAC models, promotes, and delivers excellence in child abuse response and prevention through service, education, and leadership.
Domestic Abuse Intervention Services – DAIS works to ensure the safety and well-being of domestic violence survivors and their families, and to change societal attitudes that perpetuate violence and the abuse of power. DAIS is based in Dane County, MI.
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Anxiety and Depression Association of America – ADAA’s mission focuses on improving quality of life for those with anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and co-occurring disorders through education, practice, and research.
Freedom From Fear – Freedom From Fear’s mission is to positively impact the lives of all those affected by anxiety, depression, and related disorders through advocacy, education, research, and community support.
International OCD Foundation – The mission of the International OCD Foundation is to help those affected by obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and related disorders to live full and productive lives.
E-Couch – e-couch is a self-help interactive program with modules for depression, generalized anxiety & worry, social anxiety, relationship breakdown, and loss & grief. It provides evidence-based information and teaches strategies drawn from cognitive, behavioral and interpersonal therapies as well as relaxation and physical activity.
Anxiety and Depression Association of America – ADAA’s mission focuses on improving quality of life for those with anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and co-occurring disorders through education, practice, and research.
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Anorexia Nervosa & Associated Disorders – ANAD’s aim is to support the eating disorder community through compassionate action. ANAD strives to provide people with eating disorders, their families, and healthcare professionals a place that has an abundance of useful information.
National Eating Disorders Association – NEDA supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care.
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Freedom From Fear – Freedom From Fear’s mission is to positively impact the lives of all those affected by anxiety, depression, and related disorders through advocacy, education, research, and community support.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance – DBSA provides hope, help, support, and education to improve the lives of people who have mood disorders.
E-Couch – e-couch is a self-help interactive program with modules for depression, generalized anxiety & worry, social anxiety, relationship breakdown, and loss & grief. It provides evidence-based information and teaches strategies drawn from cognitive, behavioral and interpersonal therapies as well as relaxation and physical activity.
Anxiety and Depression Association of America – ADAA’s mission focuses on improving quality of life for those with anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and co-occurring disorders through education, practice, and research.
Postpartum Support International – The mission of Postpartum Support International is to promote awareness, prevention and treatment of mental health issues related to childbearing in every country worldwide.
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National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder – provides education, raises public awareness and understanding, decreases stigma, promotes research, and enhances the quality of life of those affected by Borderline Personality Disorder and/or related problems, including emotion dysregulation.
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Smokefree – The National Cancer Institute (NCI) created Smokefree.gov to help you or someone you care about quit smoking. Smokefree.gov is a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ efforts to reduce smoking rates in the United States, particularly among certain populations.
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism – The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) is one of the 27 institutes and centers that comprise the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NIAAA supports and conducts research on the impact of alcohol use on human health and well-being. It is the largest funder of alcohol research in the world.
National Institute on Drug Abuse – NIDA’s mission is to advance science on the causes and consequences of drug use and addiction and to apply that knowledge to improve individual and public health.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration – The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation and to improve the lives of individuals living with mental and substance use disorders, and their families.
Alcohol Screening – AlcoholScreening.org helps individuals assess their own alcohol drinking patterns to determine if it is likely to be harming their health or increasing their risk for future harm. By answering a few questions, AlcoholScreening.org can offer you information about safe guidelines for drinking and your currently level of risk for potential harm to your health and well-being.
Al-Anon – Al-Anon is a mutual support group of peers who share their experience in applying the Al-Anon principles to problems related to the effects of a problem drinker in their lives. It is not group therapy and is not led by a counselor or therapist; This support network complements and supports professional treatment.
Narcotics Anonymous – NA offers recovery from the effects of addiction through working a twelve-step program, including regular attendance at group meetings. The group atmosphere provides help from peers and offers an ongoing support network for addicts who wish to pursue and maintain a drug-free lifestyle.
Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcoholics Anonymous is an international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem. It is nonprofessional, self-supporting, multiracial, apolitical, and available almost everywhere.
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255 ; 888-628-9454 in Spanish
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24-hour free and confidential support to callers in crisis; can also provide guidance to loved ones of those with suicidal ideation on how to help. Additional crisis services available at www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/talk-to-someone-now/
Suicide Prevention Resource Center – The Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) is the only federally supported resource center devoted to advancing the implementation of the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention.
S.A.F.E. Alternatives – The S.A.F.E. ALTERNATIVES® philosophy and model of treatment focus on shifting control to the client, empowering them to make healthy choices, including the choice to not self-injure. Quality of Life is a Choice.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – AFSP is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death.
American Association of Suicidology – AAS is an inclusive community that envisions a world where people know how to prevent suicide and find hope and healing.
To Write Love on Her Arms – To Write Love on Her Arms 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.
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