Resources
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If you are in crisis, The National Suicide Hotline is open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and is staffed by trained professionals. Call them at 1-800-273-8255..
Mental Health Resources
The following warning signs of suicide demand immediate attention
- Talking about wanting to die or kill oneself.
- Talking or writing about suicide or death.
- Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live.
- Talking about being a burden to others and how the world would be better off without him/her.
- Talking about being trapped or in unbearable pain.
- Complete withdrawal.
- Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge.
- Displaying extreme mood swings and acting recklessly.
- Looking for ways to kill oneself, such as searching online or obtaining access to firearms, pills, or other means to kill oneself.
- Giving away prized possessions and other personal things; tying up loose ends.
For immediate assistance
Finding help
For black youth
For asian american & pacific islander youth
For latin american & hispanic youth
- Crisis Text Line
Text MIND to 741741 - Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call 988 - Hopeline
Call 1-800-Suicida for Spanish speakers
Call 1-877-YOUTHLINE for teen-to-teen counseling - The Trevor Project – LGBTQ Crisis Hotline
Call 1-866-488-738 - I’m Alive – an Online Crisis Network Chat
- Teen Online: Teens helping teens in online chats
- Find a Therapist: Search Psychology Today to find a professional to see in your area.
- The Hope Line (faith-based): Live chat available from 2pm – 12am
- Start Your Recovery: Learn about drug and alcohol problems and options for treatment and recovery
- Detox Local: Find a drug & alcohol detox location near you & start your recovery journey safely
- National Alliance for Eating Disorders: Call 866-662-1235 9-5:30 Monday-Friday to speak with a licensed therapist specialized in eating disorders. Outside of hotline hours, check out their FindEDHelp tool to get connected to support as soon as possible.
- On Our Sleeves: Find children/teen mental health resources in your state
- Asian American/Pacific Islander Communities and Mental Health: learn more from Mental Health America about mental health in Asian American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities
- Bullying Awareness Campaign: the Asian American Psychological Association (AAPA) is participating in an anti-bullying campaign and has provided resources on bullying and victimization for students, parents and school professionals
- AAPI LGBTQ+ Resources: the AAPA also provides national and regional resources for Asian American LGBTQ+ youth
- South Asian Therapists.org: to find a high quality, culturally sensitive South Asian therapist
- National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association (AANHPI): lists AANHPI service provides in all fifty states
- Latin American Youth Center: DMV area organization that provides bilingual community services including job readiness, arts and recreation, health and wellness, and housing
- NAMI Compartiendo Esperanza: A bilingual 3-part video series that explores youth, family, and community mental wellness to reduce stigma in Latinx communities
- Therapy for Latinx: Find Latinx therapists in your area or for telehealth with this tool
- Recursos de Salud Mental en Español de Multicultural Mental Health Center
- Addiction Resources for Latinx/e college students
- One Sky Center: provides resources and a “find a therapist” locator for Native/Indigenous mental health providers
- We R Native: a health resource for Native youth by Native youth that covers a variety of topics including mental health, relationships and more
- Stronghearts Native Helpline: 24/7 confidential domestic & sexual violence helpline for Native Americans & Alaskan Natives
- Two Spirit and LGBTQ Health resources
- Native Hope: resources and helpful blog posts in the Health & Wellness section
Eating Disorder Resources
The following warning signs of eating disorder demand immediate attention
ANAD Treatment Directory
Fay
EDReferral Treatment Directory
National Alliance for Eating Disorders Treatment Center and Practitioner Directory
ANAD Treatment Directory
ANAD’s free, online treatment directory connects people struggling with eating disorders with professional treatment options in their area.
Fay
Fay helps you find eating disorder treatment covered by your insurance and delivered by vetted Registered Dietitians. Please note Fay Nutrition is a NEDA sponsor.
EDReferral Treatment Directory
EDReferral.com provides a comprehensive list of treatment centers, individual professionals, and groups who work with eating disorders throughout the world.
National Alliance for Eating Disorders Treatment Center and Practitioner Directory
The Alliance offers a national, interactive database of eating disorder treatment options at all levels of care. For further assistance in finding appropriate eating disorder treatment options, please call their toll-free number at 866-662-1235 or email them at referrals@allianceforeatingdisorders.com.