If you or someone you care about feels overwhelmed with emotions like sadness, depression or anxiety, or if you want to harm yourself or others, call 911 or one of the national crisis resources.
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.
The Trevor Project - Call 866-488-7386 or Text “START” to 678-678
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 - 1-800-985-5990, or you can text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counsellor.
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
Search for organisations committed to providing mental health services to anyone in the community who needs them regardless of their ability to pay.
Additional Resources for Mental Health First Aiders
The Mental Health First Aid website has additional resources related to the most common mental disorders.
Child Welfare Information Gateway
This summary will also tell you whether you must report by law and specific statute information for a particular state.
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Southern California Sunrise ADHD and Addiction
The link between ADHD and Addiction, and co-occurring treatment.
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.
An information and support resource for ADHD people fighting substance abuse and addiction. People with ADHD are 2.5 times more likely to develop a substance dependence issue than those without the disorder.