National and International Organizations

1. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)Website: https://www.nami.org/ Provides advocacy, education, support, and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives.

2. Mental Health America (MHA)Website: https://www.mhanational.org/ Offers mental health screenings, educational resources, and a range of programs to support mental health and well-being.

3. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)Website: https://www.samhsa.gov/ Provides information on mental health and substance use disorders, prevention, treatment, and recovery services.

4. World Health Organization (WHO)Website: https://www.who.int/health-topics/mental-health Services: Offers global mental health statistics, research, and resources for understanding mental health issues.

Help lines and Crisis Support

1. Crisis Text Line Website: https://www.crisistextline.org/ Free, 24/7 support via text for individuals in crisis.

Text HOME to 741741 in the US.

2. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Website: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources.

Call 1-800-273-8255.

3. SAMHSA National Helpline website: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline Free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service for individuals facing mental health and/or substance use disorders.

Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

Specialized Support Services

1. Trevor Project Website: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ youth.

Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678.

2. Veterans Crisis Line Website: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/ Confidential help for Veterans and their families.

Call 1-800-273-8255 and press 1, text 838255, or chat online.

3. Postpartum Support International (PSI) Website: https://www.postpartum.net/ Services: Support for postpartum depression and anxiety.

Offers a helpline (1-800-944-4773), online support groups, and resources.

Educational and Self-Help Resources

1. Psychology Today Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ Directory of therapists, articles on mental health topics, and self-help resources.

3. Mental Health First Aid Website: https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/ Training courses to help individuals identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use