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We each come from different walks of life. We may dress, think, and express ourselves differently --but at the core, we are all people. We each have an innate desire to be accepted by our communities, friends, and families. We're genetically hardwired to seek significance, fulfillment, a sense of camaraderie, and achievement. These intrinsic needs are the foundations of humanity and it's important to remember we are all cut from the same cloth when it comes to mental health and wellness.
The goal of this resource library is to spread awareness about the types of mental health resources available and hopefully connect a few people to the care they've been looking for.It will also shed light on some of the real problems our friends, co-workers, and neighbors are battling today. This is by no means an exhaustive list but encompasses a wide variety of topics within the mental healthcare space and is aimed to be inclusive for all members of our communities. Please remember this resource library and is for information purposes only. If you are looking for care, please reach out to a professional healthcare provider for assistance.
If you only take away one thing from reading this today -- please remember to show yourself and those around you grace. Be kind. Talk to the people surrounding you. If you see something, say something. Encourage conversation and provide a strong community for those that you know need it most. If we all work to lift each other up, we will be more successful as a whole. Being honest about how we feel does not make us powerless, it makes us human.
Here's some insight from NAMI - The National Alliance of Mental Illness to get us started
"A mental illness is a condition that affects a person's thinking, feeling, behavior or mood. These conditions deeply impact day-to-day living and may also affect the ability to relate to others. If you have — or think you might have — a mental illness, the first thing you must know is that you are not alone. Mental health conditions are far more common than you think, mainly because people don’t like to, or are scared to, talk about them. However: 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year. 1 in 20 U.S. adults experiences serious mental illness each year. 1 in 6 U.S. youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year. 50% of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14, and 75% by age 24."
"A mental health condition isn’t the result of one event. Research suggests multiple, linking causes. Genetics, environment, and lifestyle influence whether someone develops a mental health condition. A stressful job or home life makes some people more susceptible, as do traumatic life events. Biochemical processes and circuits and basic brain structure may play a role, too. None of this means that you’re broken or that you, or your family, did something 'wrong.' Mental illness is no one’s fault. And for many people, recovery — including meaningful roles in social life, school, and work — is possible, especially when you start treatment early and play a strong role in your own recovery process."
Immediate Crisis Resources
Need Immediate Help In An Emergency?
CALL 911 if you or someone you know is in immediate danger or go to the nearest emergency room.
NEW 988 Mental Health Emergency Hotline: In July 2022, a universal mental health crisis line launched nationwide. Calling 988 will connect you to a crisis counselor regardless of where you are in the United States.
If you or a loved one is in immediate danger calling 911 and talking with the police may be necessary. It is important to notify the operator that it is a psychiatric emergency and ask for police officers trained in crisis intervention or trained to assist people experiencing a psychiatric emergency.
Need Immediate Help In A Crisis?
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline): 988 for English or Spanish, or Lifeline Chat. TTY users can use their preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988. Llame al 988 (para ayuda en español).
Crisis Text Line: Text SIGNS to 741741 for 24/7, anonymous, free crisis counseling
Crisis Text Line - 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.
Veterans Crisis Line - Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and press 1 or text to 838255. Use Veterans Crisis Chat on the web - The Veterans Crisis Line is a free, confidential resource that connects veterans 24 hours a day, seven days a week with a trained responder. The service is available to all veterans, even if they are not registered with the VA or enrolled in VA healthcare.
Use Lifeline Chat on the web -The Lifeline provides 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Call or text 988 to connect with a trained crisis counselor. Support is also available in English via live chat.
Disaster Distress Helpline: Call or text 1-800-985-5990 (press 2 for Spanish) - The disaster distress helpline provides immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. The helpline is free, multilingual, confidential, and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – Call 800-273-TALK (8255) - If you or someone you know is in crisis—whether they are considering suicide or not—please call the toll-free Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) to speak with a trained crisis counselor 24/7.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline connects you with a crisis center in the Lifeline network closest to your location. Your call will be answered by a trained crisis worker who will listen empathetically and without judgment. The crisis worker will work to ensure that you feel safe and help identify options and information about mental health services in your area. Your call is confidential and free.
Crisis Text Line – Text NAMI to 741-741 – Connect with a trained crisis counselor to receive free, 24/7 crisis support via text message.
National Domestic Violence Hotline – Call 800-799-SAFE (7233) – Trained expert advocates are available 24/7 to provide confidential support to anyone experiencing domestic violence or seeking resources and information. Help is available in Spanish and other languages.
National Sexual Assault Hotline – Call 800-656-HOPE (4673) – Connect with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area that offers access to a range of free services. Crisis chat support is available at Online Hotline. Free help, 24/7.
NAMI Connection – This is a weekly recovery support group for people living with mental illness in which people learn from each others’ experiences, share coping strategies, and offer each other encouragement and understanding.
National Organization for Victim Assistance – Private nonprofit organization of victim and witness assistance programs and practitioners, criminal justice agencies and professionals, mental health professionals, researchers, former victims, and survivors
Early Serious Mental Illness Treatment Locator - Find treatment programs in your state that treat recent onset of serious mental illnesses such as psychosis, schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder, and other conditions.
Friends + Family Resources
NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Gain insight from the hallenges and successes of others facing similar experiences. You can find a NAMI Family Support Group near you here.
CA Parent and Youth Help Line - Operating Hours: 8am – 8pm. A free, confidential call, text or livechat resource for parents and youth seeking emotional support. Call 855-427-2736
Partnership for drug-free kids. Non-profit supporting families struggling with a child’s substance use. You can call the helpline at 1-855-378-4373, live chat, or email them for more information, resources or help.
Sign Up for Capcon Newsletter from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing - "We translate policy into practice so you can learn how policy trends will affect your work and how best to prepare."
Mental Health First Aid - Just as CPR helps you assist an individual having a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid helps you assist someone experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge or crisis. It takes the fear and hesitation out of starting conversations about mental health or substance use by improving understanding and providing an action plan that teaches people to safely and responsibly identify and address a potential issue.
Los Angeles Department of Mental Health - The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH) supports the well-being of our County residents and communities. LACDMH’s Help Line is available 24/7 to provide mental health support, resources, and referrals at (800) 854-7771.
Substance Abuse Service Helpline: (844) 804-7500 - Operated by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, this hotline provides screening, resources and service referrals regarding substance use disorders.
211 LA County: Dial 2-1-1 within Los Angeles County. 211 LA County is the hub for all types of health, human and social services in Los Angeles County, providing callers with information and referrals to the services that best meet their needs.
Los Angeles Homeless Outreach Portal (LA-HOP) - Operated by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), LA-HOP is designed to assist people experiencing homelessness by dispatching homeless outreach teams throughout Los Angeles County.
Family Urgent Response System (FURS)– call or text 1-833-939-FURS (3877) or visit CAL-FURS.ORG. FURS is a free 24/7/365 hotline for current or former foster youth (up to age 21) and their caregivers to receive phone, text, chat and/or in-person support when needed for any issues, big or small.
The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) 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.
If you or someone you know is experiencing severe depression or suicidal thoughts, you can call the national helpline for free, confidential support at any time. Expert counselors are available 24/7 to speak with you.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is actively involved in suicide prevention and crisis care. It offers a comprehensive list of therapists and support groups.
Check out the basic safety plan which can be utilized by loved ones in an emergency situation.
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is America's federal agency for mental health and one of the largest research organizations in the world committed to the treatment and prevention of mental disorders.
The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) takes an integrated approach to wellness. It offers support and education for those with mood disorders and has more than 600 support groups and 200 chapters. The peer-based, wellness-oriented support services are available 24/7 online.
Some of the most useful tools are the DBSA Wellness Wheel and Wellness Tracker, which focuses on nutrition, substance use, medications and symptoms, mood, and more. They also have an “Ask The Doc” clinical panel, DBSA podcast, informational newsletter, brochures, and videos
The Mental Health America (MHA) organization helps advocate for mental health prevention, early identification, and intervention.
MHA hosts the Mental Health America Annual Conference and produces The State of Mental Health in America Report, which details key statistics on mental health and psychiatric conditions.
Substance Use Treatment Locator - Millions of Americans have a substance use disorder. Help is available, treatment works and people recover every day. Find a state-licensed treatment facility near you.
Partnership for drug-free kids. A non-profit supporting families struggling with a child’s substance use. You can call the helpline at 1-855-378-4373, live chat, or email them for more information, resources or help.
Opioid Overdose Prevention Toolkit (SAMHSA) - This toolkit offers strategies to health care providers, communities, and local governments for developing practices and policies to help prevent opioid-related overdoses and deaths. Access reports for community members, prescribers, patients and families, and those recovering from opioid overdose.
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism - The mission of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism is to generate and disseminate fundamental knowledge about the effects of alcohol on health and well-being, and apply that knowledge to improve diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of alcohol-related problems, including alcohol use disorder, across the lifespan.
National Institute on Drug Abuse: Opioids - Our mission is to advance science on drug use and addiction and to apply that knowledge to improve individual and public health.
National Institute on Drug Abuse: Heroin - - Our mission is to advance science on drug use and addiction and to apply that knowledge to improve individual and public health.
Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America - CADCA represents over 5,000 community coalitions that involve individuals from key sectors including schools, law enforcement, youth, parents, healthcare, media, tribal communities and others
Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) Network - The purpose of the Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) Network is to improve implementation and delivery of effective substance abuse prevention interventions, and provide training and technical assistance services to the substance misuse prevention field.
Children's Mental Health Resource Hub - Our mission is to work together with counties, cities, and communities, as well as our public, private, faith, and educational partners to make California a healthy, vibrant, inclusive place to live, play, work, and learn.
Youth Crisis Line - Operating Hours: 24/7. A 24/7 statewide emergency response system for youth (ages 12-24) and families in crisis. Call or text 800-843-5200
Teen Line - TEXT TEEN to 839863 - 6 PM - 9 PM PST. Text "STOP" to opt out. Standard message and data rates may apply.
Trevor Line - For LGBT youth (24 hours). Phone: 1-866-488-7386. Text: START to 678678. Chat: thetrevorproject.org/get-help/
GLBT National Youth Talkline (M-F 1-9 PM PST, Sat 9-2 PST). Phone: 800-246-7743. Website: glnh.org
Trans Lifeline - A peer support phone service run by trans people for our trans and questioning peers. Call us if you need someone trans to talk to, even if you’re not in crisis or if you’re not sure you’re trans. Call 877-565-8860
National Eating Disorder Association (8:30 – 4:30 PST). Phone: 800-931-2237. Website: nationaleatingdisorders.org
National Drug and Alcohol Abuse Hotline. Phone: 877-437-8422. Website: drug-rehabs.org
National STD and AIDS Hotline (24 hours) - Phone: 800-227-8922. Website: ashastd.org
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline (24 hours). Phone: 800-4-A-Child (800-422-4453)Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Operating Hours: 24/7. If you or someone you know is experiencing mental health or substance use-related crisis, the Lifeline network is available 24/7. Call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org. CalHOPE. Operating Hours: 24/7 - CalHope offers safe, secure, and culturally sensitive emotional support for all Californians who have experienced emotional challenges triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Call or chat: 1-833-317-4673
The National Runaway Safeline works to provide resources and assistance to young people who have run away from home. They also work to help those who feel unsafe in their home or who are thinking of running away. They can provide assistance with transportation, shelter, counseling, and returning home.
If you are not in the US, please check out befrienders.org for resources in your country. UK Help: Phone: 08457 90 90 90. Ireland Help: Phone: 1850 60 90 90
Save the Children: A non-government organization creating lasting change for children in need in the United States and around the world. Save the Children works with families to define and solve the problems their children and communities face by utilizing a broad array of strategies to ensure self-sufficiency.
Employer Resources
The Faas Foundation - The Faas Foundation was established by Andrew Faas in 2005 to support Not For Profit organizations. Funding goes to support organizations involved in Creating Psychologically Healthy, Safe and Fair Workplaces.
National Center for Children Exposed to Violence– The Yale Child Study Center is renowned for its research, clinical services, training programs, policy work, and local, state, national, and international collaboration conducted by its faculty.
FOCUS California Program – Focusing On Children Under Stress (FOCUS) Program is designed to decrease the effects of a child’s exposure to violence and trauma. Phone: (209) 238-1361 Email: FOCUS@stancoe.org
Boys & Girls Club is an after-school and summer youth enrichment organization that provides quality educational, leadership, and character-building programs in positive settings for youth ages 6-12.
El Concilio – Provides the Latino community with a variety of services such as family counseling, drug & alcohol substance abuse prevention education classes, and assistance with various immigration services.
Haven Women’s Center – HWC provides services for children and women who have been victims and witnesses of domestic violence and sexual assault, including counseling & educational classes to help children who have been exposed to trauma.
Jessica’s House – Provides support in a safe place for children, teens, young adults and their familes grieving a death. Additionally, they provide grief education and serve as a resource for onsite support if a death impacts your school/organization.
Sierra Vista Child & Family Services – Provides a variety of counseling services for children 6-21 years which include individual and group counseling.
Stanislaus Family Justice Center – One-stop shop providing help to victims of child abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault.
Without Permission – Provides victims of human trafficking (of all ages) with emergency shelter services and navigation through the process of survival as well as counseling services and/or referrals.
RELIANCE – RELIANCE partners with a wide range of organizations to improve their cultures and create environments free from sexual harassment, misconduct, and abuse.
Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR) – Founded in 1975, PCAR works to end sexual violence and advocates for the rights and needs of sexual assault victims. PCAR founded NSVRC.
GLBT National Youth Talkline (M-F 1-9 PM PST, Sat 9-2 PST). Phone: 800-246-7743. Website: glnh.org
Trans Lifeline: (877) 565-8860- A peer support phone service run by trans people for our trans and questioning peers. Call us if you need someone trans to talk to, even if you’re not in a crisis or if you’re not sure you’re trans. Call 877-565-8860
SAGE National LGBT Elder Hotline: (877) 360-LGBT (5428) - The SAGE Hotline connect LGBT older people and their caregivers with friendly responders who are ready to listen.
LGBT National Help Center - A national resource that provides LGBTQ+ community with free & confidential support and referral resources via phone, text, and chat.
Colors Youth - This non-profit organization provides free and unlimited mental health services for LGBTQ-identified youths ages 25 and younger.
Los Angeles LGBT Center - This center offers a broad range of health & social services, cultural education, and leadership development resources for the LGBTQ+ community in the Greater Los Angeles area.
PFLAG was the first organization devoted to helping parents, families, and allies support LGBTQ+ people. Today, the organization supports a network of more than 400 local chapters found throughout the United States. Through their site, you can locate or even start a local chapter of the support organization.
211 LA’s LGBTQ+ Page - This page includes information on free and low-cost health, human, and social services for LGBTQ+ individuals and families in LA County.
Q Chat Space allows LGBTQ+ teens to participate in online support groups that are professionally facilitated. All members are verified and the facilitators guide conversations and enforce group rules to ensure safety. The site also offers an option for Spanish-speaking LBGTQ+ youth.
It Gets Better Project - The It Gets Better Project inspires people across the globe to share their stories and remind the next generation of LGBTQ+ youth that hope is out there, and it will get better.
Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN) is an organization that offers information designed to help students take action and initiate changes in their schools and communities. Students who are interested in starting a Gender and Sexuality Alliance in their school can register to find resources and learn more about how student-led movements can help foster more inclusive schools for all students.
The Network/La Red LGBTQ Hotline - 800-832-1901 - The Network/La Red’s 24-hour hotline provides confidential emotional support, information, referrals, safety planning, and crisis intervention for lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer and/or transgender (LGBQ/T) folks.GLMA Health Professionals Advancing LGBT Equality is an organization that works to connect people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender with welcoming healthcare providers. You can visit the site to search their provider directory to find healthcare professionals in your area.
The True Colors United focuses on ending homelessness among LGBTQ+ youth. In addition to providing learning resources and advocacy, they also provide fundraising guides for those interested in raising money to support LGBTQ+ youth.
Pride Institute offers inclusive recovery programs for LGBTQ+ people. They offer both residential and outpatient treatment programs for substance use and addiction. This treatment provider also offers a family therapy program, a sexual health program, mental health referrals, and telehealth options.
Pride Counseling offers online therapy to members of the LGBTQ+ community. This service features counselors who not only specialize in helping people who are LGBTQ+, they also have experience with a range of issues including stress, depression, anxiety, sleep problems, trauma, relationships, self-esteem, and interpersonal conflicts.
Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) – Information on generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder and agoraphobia, social phobia and other specific phobias, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Can also be reached by calling 240-485-1001.
"Dual diagnosis (also referred to as a co-occurring disorder) is a term used when someone experiences a mental illness and a substance use disorder simultaneously. Therefore, “dual diagnosis” itself is not a diagnosis, but rather a specific combination of diagnoses...Of the 21 million people in the U.S. with a substance use disorder, 8 million also live with a mental illness. In other words, it’s not an exception—it’s much more common than you may think."
Dual Diagnosis Capability Resources - The CEBP provides technical assistance to health and behavioral healthcare organizations that are committed to improving outcomes and quality of life for people with mental illness, addiction, or co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorders.
Co-Occurring Disorders Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment - The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation.
If you feel you are in imminent danger or fear a threat of harm, please call 911 immediately!
Cyber Civil Rights Initiative Helpline - 844-878-CCRI (2274). For victims of nonconsensual distribution of intimate images (also known as “revenge porn”), recorded sexual assault, or sextortion.
Victim Connect at National Center for Victims of Crime 855-4-Victim/855-484-2846 Confidential referrals for victims of crime, including stalking.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) - Contacts to The Hotline can expect highly-trained, expert advocates to offer free, confidential, and compassionate support, crisis intervention information, education, and referral services in over 200 languages.
SPARC resources can help victims and survivors learn more about stalking Helplines (US Only)
National Sexual Assault Hotline - 800.656.HOPE (4673). Call 800.656.HOPE (4673) to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area.
National Deaf Domestic Violence Hotline - 855-812-1001 (video phone) - The Deaf Hotline has advocates available 24/7 for crisis intervention, education, information and referrals for Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled callers.
StrongHearts Native Helpline 844.7NATIVE (762.8483) StrongHearts Native Helpline 1-844-7NATIVE (762-8483) is a safe domestic, dating and sexual violence helpline for American Indians and Alaska Natives, offering culturally-appropriate support and advocacy daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT. Anonymous and confidential.
The Network/La Red LGBTQ Hotline - 800-832-1901 - The Network/La Red’s 24-hour hotline provides confidential emotional support, information, referrals, safety planning, and crisis intervention for lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer and/or transgender (LGBQ/T) folks.
Love is Respect - 1-866-331-9474 Confidential support for teens, young adults, and their loved ones seeking help, resources, or information related to healthy relationships and dating abuse.
WomensLaw.org - E-mail hotline with plain language legal information for victims of abuse
Keep a record or log of each contact with the stalker. You can use this log as an example
National Network to End Domestic Violence Safety Net Project’s Tech Safety Site
National Respite Network -This website assists consumers in locating respite care programs in the United States.
National Family Caregiver Support Program – For information on state and local contacts for the National Family Caregiver Support Program, which may provide funding for respite primarily for the aging population, and other critical family caregiver support services, check the Eldercare Locator.
State Respite Coalitions – Resources for finding State Respite Coalitions. Many are grassroots membership organizations composed of state and local, public and private organizations, which represent individuals with disabilities or chronic conditions of all ages; family caregivers; community and faith-based organizations and respite, social service and health care providers.
Prescription Drug + Benefits Assistance for Older Adults
Benefits Checkup – This website helps consumers find benefits programs that help them pay for prescription drugs, health care, rent, utilities, and other needs. It includes information from more than 1,650 public and private programs from all 50 states and the District of Columbia
Linet – Beneficiary Resources - LINET is a Medicare program that provides immediate prescription coverage for Medicare beneficiaries who qualify for Medicaid or Extra Help and have no prescription drug coverage.
Confidential counselors are available for service members and their families through Military One Source at 1-800-342-9647. If you’re unsure whether to seek treatment or if you someone you know might need treatment, they are an excellent first stop for information and advice.
Real Warriors is a great site for all soldiers, whether they be active duty, National Guard or Reserve, or veterans and their families. The information and tools there can help with everything from budgeting and work to insomnia, PTSD and depression.
Take care of your body and your mind by proactively finding veteran-friendly health services in your area. You can obtain information on local services through My HealtheVet, the VA’s online personal health record. This site for veterans, active duty service members, and their families provides access to health records, a personal health journal, online VA prescription refill information and details regarding federal and VA benefits and resources.
If you find yourself growing more frustrated or isolated over time, talk to a health professional about whether mental health care can help you increase your resilience. The Department of Defense sponsors coaching and support at In Transition (1-800-424-7877). Medical professionals can help you come out of this transition stronger than before.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide.
Asian American Health Initiative - Asian American Health Initiative is an organization seeking to improve the health and wellness of Asian American communities
Asian Mental Health Collective - Asian Mental Health Collective mission is to raise awareness about the importance of mental health care, promote emotional well-being, and challenge the stigma concerning mental illness amongst Asian communities globally.
AAKOMA Project - The AAKOMA Project is helping diverse teenagers and their families achieve optimal mental health through dialogue, learning, and the understanding that everyone deserves care and support.
Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective - BEAM's mission is to remove the barriers that Black people experience getting access to or staying connected with emotional health care and healing.
Black Girls Smile - Black Girls Smile's mission is to empower young American women to take ownership of their mental health and stability.
Black Mental Health Alliance - Black Mental Health Alliance's mission is to develop, promote and sponsor trusted culturally-relevant educational forums, trainings and referral services that support the health and well-being of Black people and other vulnerable communities.
Black Mental WellnessBlack Mental Wellness -Black Mental Wellness provides access to evidence-based information and resources about mental health and behavioral health topics from a Black perspective, to highlight and increase the diversity of mental health professionals, and to decrease the mental health stigma in the Black community.
Center for Native American Youth - Center for Native American Youth believes all Native American youth should lead full and healthy lives, have equal access to opportunity, and draw strength from their culture and one another.
Eustress - Eustress raises awareness on the importance of mental health in underserved communities, allowing individuals to identify and overcome challenges to achieve a healthier and more productive lifestyle.
Healthy Communities: Healthy Communities’ mission is to decrease violence and health disparities in primarily the African American community, but also in other ethnic communities as well. The idea is that healthy people make healthy families, and healthy families make healthy communities. Healthy Communities has chapters in Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond, Vallejo, Silicon Valley, and San Francisco.
Inclusive Therapists - Inclusive Therapists provide a directory or directly match people with therapists who will offer care specifically for your unique identity. The idea is to make the process of searching for a therapist less daunting, especially for marginalized people.
Latinx Therapy - Latinx Therapy is an organization working to break the stigma of mental health related to the Latinx community.
Love Land Foundation - Love Land Foundation is committed to showing up for communities of color in unique and powerful ways, with a particular focus on Black women and girls.
MANA A National Latina Organization - MANA A National Latina Organization is a national grassroots membership organization with chapters, individual members, and affiliates across the country. MANA represents the interests of Latina women, youth, and families on issues that impact our communities.
Mental Health America - Mental Health America is the nation’s leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and promoting mental health for all.
MIND Right - MindRight is a judgment-free place for growth, healing, and hope. They provide culturally responsive mental health coaching to teens over a text message.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - NAMI's mission is to help families and individuals affected by mental illness build better lives through education, support, and advocacy.
National Alliance for Hispanic Health - National Alliance for Hispanic Health focuses on improving the health and well-being of Hispanics by improving the quality of care and its availability to all. The National Hispanic Family Health Helpline provides free and confidential health information in Spanish and English. To reach the helpline call, 1-866-783-2645.
National Queer and Trans People of Color Network - National Queer and Trans People of Color Network offer a range of therapy options including both paid and unpaid sessions. “Our community encompasses Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Arab, middle-eastern, Asian, pacific islander, and mixed-race, lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, transgender, two-spirit, gender non-conforming, genderqueer, and non-binary people committed to healing justice for our people.”
Pretty Brown Girls - Pretty Brown Girls is dedicated to educating and empowering girls of color by encouraging self-acceptance while cultivating social, emotional & intellectual well-being.
REAL - Real is a therapy startup that is offering free group sessions to BIPOC. Each session focuses on a different topic and the Real team ensures a safe digital space for participants to get support.
South Asian Mental Health Alliance- South Asian Mental Health Alliance (SAMHAA) is a new non-profit community network engaging, educating, and mobilizing the BC South Asian community around issues related to mental health.
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA): HRSA works to improve access to health care. The HRSA website has information on finding affordable healthcare, including health centers that offer care on a sliding fee scale.
For people who are Deaf or hard of hearing and for whom American Sign Language (ASL) is your primary or preferred language, use your videophone-enabled device to call 1-800-985-5990 or click on “ASL Now” at disasterdistress.samhsa.gov to be connected with a DDH crisis worker fluent in ASL. For Spanish Call or Text: Text 1-800-985-5990 and press “2”.
Lifeline Options For Deaf + Hard of Hearing - For TTY Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988.
National Deaf Domestic Violence Hotline - 855-812-1001 (video phone) - The Deaf Hotline has advocates available 24/7 for crisis intervention, education, information and referrals for Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled callers.
Los Angeles Department of Mental Health - The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH) supports the well-being of our County residents and communities. Those with hearing or speech disabilities may call 711 to connect with our Help Line. With 711, please ask the operator – who will serve as the interpreter between the caller and our staff – to call our Help Line at (800) 854-7771. For additional resources to support those living with disabilities, refer to this resource guide developed by our Access for All UsCC.
Missingkids.org – Safety information for parents and children to help prevent child abduction.
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) – As the nation’s nonprofit clearinghouse and comprehensive reporting center for all issues related to the prevention of and recovery from child victimization, NCMEC leads the fight against abduction, abuse, and exploitation – because every child deserves a safe childhood.
AMBER Alerts are activated in the most serious child-abduction cases. The goal of an AMBER Alert is to instantly galvanize the community to assist in the search for and safe recovery of a missing child. These alerts are broadcast through radio, TV, road signs, cell phones, and other data-enabled devices. The AMBER Alert system is being used in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Indian country, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and 27 other countries.
For help locating a therapist, contact gethelp@ncmec.org or 1-877-446-2632 ext. 6117.
National Missing and Unidentified Persons System: The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) is a clearinghouse for missing persons and unidentified decedent records. NamUs is a free online system that can be searched by medical examiners, coroners, law enforcement officials and the general public to solve these cases.
Team HOPE – is a group of peer support volunteers who have lived experience with missing and exploited children’s issues.
Download this checklist of actions to be taken by families in the initial stages of a missing child case. If you have any questions call the NCMEC at 1-800-THE-LOST® (1-800-843-5678). If you are not located in the United States, call your country’s hotline.
Bereaved Parents of the USA: www.bereavedparentsusa.org. National non-profit self-help group that offers support, understanding, compassion and hope especially to the newly bereaved be they bereaved parents grandparents or siblings struggling to rebuild their lives after the death of their children, grandchildren or siblings. - Post Office Box 95, Park Forest, IL 60466 708.748.7866 - President Dave Alexander - president@bereavedparentsusa.org
The Compassionate Friends: www.compassionatefriends.org - The mission of The Compassionate Friends is to assist families (parents, grandparents, and siblings) toward the positive resolution of grief following the death of a child of any age and to provide information to help others be supportive. - P.O. Box 3696, Oak Brook, IL 60522 - 630.990.0010 / 877.969.0010 (toll-free)
Grief Resources - Hospice & Community Care - The center is an educational and training center for bereavement caregivers, with resources also for those who are grieving.
Violent Crimes + Crime Survivor and Family Resources
The National Center for Victims of Crime: The National Center for Victims of Crime is the nation's leading resource and advocacy organization for crime victims and those who serve them. Since its inception in 1985, the National Center has worked with grassroots organizations and criminal justice agencies throughout the United States serving millions of crime victims. 2000 M Street NW, Suite 480, Washington, DC 20036 202.467.8700
National Organization for Victim Assistance: The National Organization for Victim Assistance is a private, non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization of victim and witness assistance programs and practitioners, criminal justice agencies and professionals, mental health professionals, researchers, former victims and survivors, and others committed to the recognition and implementation of victim rights and services. NOVA, 510 King Street, Suite 424, Alexandria, VA 22314
Journey of Hope... From Violence to Healing: An organization led by murder victim family members that conducts public education speaking tours and addresses alternatives to the death penalty.
Families of Homicide Victims and Missing Persons, Inc. (FOHVAMP): www.unresolvedhomicides.org Families of Homicide Victims and Missing Persons, Inc. (FOHVAMP) is a nonprofit organization working in Colorado to find, support, and empower families suffering from a loved one's unresolved murder or long-time suspicious disappearance.
National Missing and Unidentified Persons System: The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) is a clearinghouse for missing persons and unidentified decedent records. NamUs is a free online system that can be searched by medical examiners, coroners, law enforcement officials and the general public to solve these cases.
Office for Victims of Crime (OVC): Established in 1988 through an amendment to the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) of 1984, OVC is charged by Congress with administering the Crime Victims Fund (the Fund). Through OVC, the Fund supports a broad array of programs and services that focus on helping victims in the immediate aftermath of crime and continuing to support them as they rebuild their lives.
The Parallel Justice Project: The concept of Parallel Justice is based on principles that create a new framework for responding to crime—two separate, parallel paths to justice–one for victims and one for offenders. We help organizations and communities develop Parallel Justice initiatives. Our work is guided by the Parallel Justice principles set forth in the book Parallel Justice for Victims of Crime
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