Mental Health Resources
General
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
American Psychiatry Association
LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) — LGBTQ
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — LGBT Youth
American Psychological Association — Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
MILITARY/VETERANS
U.S Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) — Mental Health
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) — Veterans and Active Duty
MindWise — Military and Family Screenings
WOMEN
Office on Women’s Health — Mental Health Resources
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) — Women and Mental Health
World Health Organization (WHO) — Gender and Women’s Mental Health
YOUTH, TEENS, SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services — Mental Health in Adolescents
U.S. Government — Youth Mental Health
UCLA — Center for Mental Health in Schools and Student Learning Support
ANXIETY, OCD, PTSD AND DEPRESSION
Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) – Online Resources
AUTISM/ASPERGER’S
EATING DISORDERS
SCHIZOPHRENIA
Brain & Behavior Research Foundation
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Diagnostic
American Psychiatric Association — DSM-5
MindWise Mental Health Screenings
Getting Help
Psychology Today — Find a Therapist
American Psychological Association — Psychology Help Center
Support
National Council for Behavioral Health
Hotlines
UCLA — Center for Mental Health in Schools and Student Learning Support – Hotlines
UCLA’s School Mental Health Project compiled a list of hotlines that are useful for school practitioners.
Sexual assault prevention and awareness organization Safe Horizon provides a hotline for domestic violence victims, sexual assault victims and crime victims to receive 24/7 free crisis counseling and safety planning.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
This is a confidential, toll-free, 24-hour suicide prevention hotline. Call 1-800-273-TALK to receive counseling and local referrals.
A list of hotlines for teens facing issues ranging from bullying and abuse to drugs and eating disorders.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides 24/7 counseling and support to victims of domestic violence and abuse at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).
The Veterans Crisis Line provides confidential help for veterans and their families at 1-800-273-8255.