Mental Health Resources

If you are suffering with more stress and anguish than you'd let someone else bear alone, please reach out for help. These are some of the places you can turn. I can take no credit in the development of these wonderful organizations, but I can share my experiences and advocacy with each of them. They have each played a large role in my own journey.

988 Suicide and Crisis Line

I volunteered for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline of through Families First of Indianapolis from 2017 to 2020. I also answered calls for the Veteran's Crisis Line. Both of these helplines can now be reached by calling or texting 988. They were pretty overloaded when the change first went into effect and relied heavily on AI for a time. From what I understand, the process is improving. Please give them a try if you need them.

Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network

This organization helps people in crisis figure out their next steps. During my work with Families First, I sat in on a training for sexual assault advocates who help recent abuse survivors through the investigation process. The most important thing for them to know? This isn't your fault. To reach the RAINN hotline, call 1 (800) 646 5673. There is also a chat feature on the RAINN website.

National Alliance on Mental Illness

This truly spectacular organization has state divisions and local chapters. You can a local NAMI support group to find more resources in your area. I completed facilitator training and ran a Peer-to-Peer Support Group in 2019, but it was unable to revive after the pandemic.

The Crisis Text Line

I volunteered with the CTL from 2019 to 2021.They train their volunteers to use evidence-based approaches to support texters and arm them with resources to share. Their service is separate and complementary to 988. Text HOME to 741741 to speak with a Crisis Counselor.

The Trevor Project

This is a resources for LGBTQ+ youth. I have not volunteered with them but I participated in a month of fundraising for them in 2023. LGBTQ+ youth are statistically more likely to struggle with mental health issues and thoughts of suicide. Please reach out and know you are not alone.

Psychology Today—Find a Therapist

The Psychology Today "Find a Therapist" tool enables users to search for therapists by state of practice, insurance they're in network with, their specializations, the types of therapy they practice, and more.

HelpingSurvivors.org

This proud partner of RAINN reached out and asked to be included in this list of resources for survivors of abuse and struggle. Please check them out and, if you feel able, let me know your experience!