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Find valuable resources here to help individuals and families coping with mental health conditions.
PREVENTION
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is the nation’s leading organization bringing together people across communities and backgrounds to understand and prevent suicide, and to help heal the pain it causes. Individuals, families, and communities who have been personally touched by suicide are the moving force behind everything we do. Learn more at: www.afsp.org.
Bring Change 2 Mind
Bring Change 2 Mind is a national anti-stigma campaign founded by Glenn Close, The Balanced Mind Foundation, Fountain House, and Garen & Shari Staglin of the International Mental Health Research Organization (IMHRO), aimed at removing misconceptions about mental illness. www.bringchange2mind.org.
College Guide for Students With Psychiatric Disabilities
College students with psychiatric disabilities face unique educational challenges. Dedicated mental health counselors and disability coordinators are available on most campuses, and students can typically seek medical attention. Many students, however, do not know how to get help for their problems. To help students get the assistance they need, BestColleges.com has examined instructional strategies, course accommodations, and other campus services designed to serve this population. Learn more
Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance
The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) is a comprehensive resource for more than 21 million people in the U.S. who live with mood disorders. DBSA offers the Balanced Mind Parent Network, an online support community. www.dbsalliance.org.
Mental Health America of Georgia
Mental Health America of Georgia is dedicated to promoting mental health, preventing mental and substance use conditions, and achieving victory over mental illnesses and addictions through advocacy, education, research, and service. www.mhageorgia.org.
NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS
NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. www.nami.org.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Helps individuals in suicidal crisis to contact the nearest available suicide prevention and mental health service provider through a toll-free phone number. Need help? In the U.S., call 1-800-273-8255 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org.
NIA Project Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science
The Nia Project’s mission is to empower African American women survivors of abuse, experiencing suicidal thoughts to access behavioral health services, find a new sense of purpose, lead more meaningful lives, and affirm their commitment to living a violence-free life. https://psychiatry.emory.edu/niaproject/index.html
Guides for Parents and Children
The caregiver guides are a helpful resource to make talking about emotional wellbeing easier and more intentional. https://sounditouttogether.org/guides/
Intervention
Resources for accessing treatment needs
CHILD MIND INSTITUtE
An independent, national nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders. They offer a range clinical care for children, teens and young adults. www.childmind.org
Start your recovery
StartYourRecovery.org provides helpful information for people who are dealing with substance use issues — and their family members, friends, and co-workers, too. There is no one-size-fits-all solution to the challenges faced by those who misuse alcohol, prescription or illegal drugs, or other substances, and SYR aims to break through the clutter to help people at any stage of recovery. Learn more.
Theravive
Theravive is a network of licensed therapists and psychologists committed to helping people receive the best mental health care available. Through building bridges with others, we continually strive to lower mental health stigma. Learn more.