Resources
On this page, you can find resources from national organizations. Please contact us if you would prefer to have information on local resources.
MentalHealth.gov
MentalHealth.gov provides one-stop access to U.S. government mental health and mental health problems information.
https://www.mentalhealth.gov/
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20201
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): Suicide Prevention
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) provides information related to suicide prevention, including risk factors, warning signs, and treatments.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988 (para ayuda en español, llame al 988).
Crisis Text Line (text HELLO to 741741)
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/suicide-prevention/
6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 6200, MSC 9663
Bethesda, MD 20892-9663
1-866-615-6464
American Psychological Association (APA): Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Aging
Read the latest research and learn more about organizations supporting aging LGBT populations.
https://www.apa.org/pi/lgbt/resources/aging
750 First St. NE
Washington, DC 20002
(800) 374-2721; (202) 336-5500
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service, this Helpline provides 24-hour free and confidential treatment referral and information about mental and/or substance use disorders, prevention, and recovery in English and Spanish. SAMHSA’s mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America’s communities.
https://www.samhsa.gov/
1 Choke Cherry Road
Rockville, MD 20857
1-877-SAMHSA-7
SAMHSA’s National Helpline
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Mental Health America (MHA)
Mental Health America (formerly the National Mental Health Association) maintains a referral and information center and can help you locate local chapters. These local groups have information about community services and engage in national and State level advocacy.
http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net
2000 N. Beauregard Street – 6th Floor
Alexandria, VA 22311
Phone: 703-684-7722
Toll-free: 800-969-6642
National Alliance on Mental Illness
The National Alliance on Mental Illness maintains a helpline for information on mental illnesses and referrals to local groups. The local self-help groups have support and advocacy components and offer education and information about community services for families and individuals.
http://www.nami.org
3803 N. Fairfax Dr., Ste. 100
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 524-7600
National Directory of Marriage & Family Counseling
The National Directory of Marriage & Family Counseling’s mission is to provide a fast and easy way for couples and families to locate and evaluate a marriage and family counselor. They offer comprehensive profiles of the listed therapists to aide you in choosing a therapist that is right for you and your family. In addition to their free, searchable directory, they have also compiled a research and resource center.
http://www.counsel-search.com
1286 University Avenue, #279
San Diego, CA 92103
(800) 928-6851
National Center on Caregiving: Family Caregiver Alliance
Established in 2001 as a program of Family Caregiver Alliance, the National Center on Caregiving (NCC) works to advance the development of high-quality, cost-effective policies and programs for caregivers in every state in the country. Uniting research, public policy and services, the NCC serves as a central source of information on caregiving and long-term care issues for policy makers, service providers, media, funders and family caregivers throughout the country.
https://www.caregiver.org
785 Market St., Suite 750
San Francisco, CA 94103
Mental Health and Drug Abuse
Each year, the DrugAbuse.com hotline connects thousands of people with substance abuse treatment programs throughout the U.S. toll-free. Thanks to our hotline supporters, who answer calls 24/7, 365 days per year, you can discuss treatment options with well-established, carefully-selected providers across the country, each specializing in drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
http://drugabuse.com
1-800-943-0566
Rehab Centers
Rehabs.org provides info for people at any stage of their recovery journey, including info on different types of therapy/recovery options, warning signs, how to talk to a family member, definitions of different types of treatment.
https://rehabs.org/
1-800-743-5860