U.S. Resources

If you or someone you care about feels overwhelmed with emotions like sadness, depression or anxiety, or like you want to harm yourself or others, call 911 or one of the national crisis resources below.

National Crisis Resources

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 

1–800–273–TALK (1-800-273-8255)

This crisis hotline can help with many issues, not just suicide. For example, anyone who feels sad, hopeless, or suicidal; family and friends concerned about a loved one; or anyone interested in mental health treatment referrals can call Lifeline. Callers are connected with a nearby professional who will talk with them about their feelings or concerns for other family and friends. Call the toll-free Lifeline 24 hours/day, seven days/week.

Crisis Text Line 

Text “MHFA” to 741741

Available 24/7, 365 days a year, this organisation helps people with mental health challenges by connecting callers with trained crisis volunteers who will provide confidential advice, support, and referrals if needed.

Lifeline Crisis Chat 

www.crisischat.org 

Visit www.crisischat.org to chat online with crisis centres around the United States.

The Trevor Project 

Call 866-488-7386 or Text “START” to 678678

https://www.thetrevorproject.org

Trained counsellors are available 24/7 to support youth in crisis, feeling suicidal, or needing a safe and judgment-free place to talk. Specialising in supporting the LGBTQI+ community. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Disaster Distress Helpline.

Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counsellor.  https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline

SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counselling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.

Finding a Behavioural Health Provider

The National Council for Behavioral Health 

https://www.thenationalcouncil.org/providers/?region=

Search for organisations committed to providing mental health services to anyone in the community who needs them regardless of their ability to pay.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration 

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help

SAMHSA provides information on mental health services and treatment centres through an online service locator. You can search by location, whether or not they provide services for youth, payment options (private insurance, cash, or something else), languages are spoken, etc.

Alcohol Addiction

https://alcoholrehabhelp.org

If you or a loved one is struggling with alcohol addiction, you can rely on us to guide you to the best rehabilitation and treatment resources.

Sunshine Behavioural Health                                                     

https://www.sunshinebehavioralhealth.com/dir/

Find non-profit and free services for substance use, rehab, mental health and personality disorders in one directory. 

Additional Resources for Mental Health First Aiders

Mental Health First Aid USA 

https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/mental-health-resources/

The Mental Health First Aid website has additional resources related to the most common mental disorders.

Child Welfare Information Gateway’s Mandatory Reporters of Child Abuse and Neglect: Summary of State Laws 

www.childwelfare.gov/systemwide/laws_policies/state/index.cfm

This summary will also tell you whether you are required to report by law and specific statute information for a particular state.

Southern California Sunrise ADHD and Addiction  

https://socalsunrisemh.com/adhd-and-addiction/

The link between ADHD and Addiction,  and co-occurring treatment.