Mental Wellness Resources
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Meditation & Holistic Wellness
Center for Mindful Self Compassion https://centerformsc.org
Tara Brach https://www.tarabrach.com
Plum Village - Thich Nhat hanh https://plumvillage.org/about/thich-nhat-hanh
Somatic Experiencing Directory https://directory.traumahealing.org
Crisis Lines
**If you are in crisis (at risk to self or others), please do not use this website. Please call 911 or one of the support numbers below.
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988
Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860
GLBT National Hotline: 888-843-4564
National Coalition Of Anti-Violence Programs: 212-714-1141 (English And Spanish)
GLBT National Youth Talkline: 800-246-7743
GLBT National Youth Talkline: 800-246-7743
DeHQ: LGBTQ Helpline For South Asians: 908-367-3374
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) - Online & telephone 24/7 hotline, education & sexual assault service provider finder
Finding a Provider
ZocDoc or PsychologyToday are great resources for finding a mental healthcare provider. Customize your search settings to find a provider that fits your needs, preferences, and personality. Be sure to filter the search by your insurance coverage to find an in-network provider. Psychiatrists and PMHNP’s are able to prescribe medications to reach baseline if you are struggling to carry out daily functions. Psychologists and LCSWs provide additional support through various forms of talk therapy.
National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network
Inclusive Therapists offer a safer, simpler way to find a culturally responsive, LGBTQ+ affirming, social justice-oriented therapist.
Therapy for Black Men - Directory to assist men of color in their search for a therapist
Therapy for Black Girls - Podcast, blog & virtual safe space
BetterHelp - Virtual therapy by text, phone or video session for those who may be new to therapy and uncomfortable with traditional methods. This form of therapy is not covered by insurance and is often more costly. If you are actively in crisis or feel your mental state affects your daily life please consider a higher level of care.
TalkSpace - Similar to BetterHelp, TalkSpace provides virtual therapy. Accepts insurance coverage by some networks.
Sanvello is an application that can be downloaded via the App Store or Google Play providing self-care activities, coaching, therapy, and peer support based on cognitive-behavioral science. Self-care activities are available for free with download. Additional services have limited insurance coverage and may be more costly than other forms of therapy.
Resources for POC
University of North Texas - Racial Trauma & Self-care in Tragedy
BEAM - Black Emotional & Mental Health Collective
Substance Use Disorders
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
MentalHelp - Mental Health for Substance Use Disorder
Accessibility
Mental Health & Substance Use Insurance Help
NeedyMeds is a 501(c)(3) national non-profit that connects people to programs that will help them afford their medications and other healthcare costs.
School-age
Work2BeWell - Free curriculum, resources, and implementation tools for student mental health advocates, educators, or parents.
What Educators Should Know About Mental Health
Search Institute has identified 40 positive supports and strengths that young people need to succeed
The Teen Brain: 6 Things to Know - NIH
Tools for Supporting Emotional Wellbeing In Children and Youth
Child Mind Institute - Racism & Violence: How to help kids handle the news Facebook video
Families for Depression Awareness
LGBTQ+ Mental Wellness
The Trevor Project - LGBTQ youth suicide prevention organization offering:
Research & Education
TrevorSpace - a virtual safe space
The Trevor Lifeline - 24/7 crisis text or telephone line.
Hetrick-Martin Institute - A New York City-based non-profit organization serving LGBTQ+ youth (13-24 y.o.) and their families
Co-founders of the Harvey Milk School with NYSED - a fully accredited high school for LGBTQ+ adolescents
Educational & Miscellaneous
Emotional Wellness Toolkit - National Institute for Health
PsychHub - Free video education on mental health, substance abuse, and suicide prevention
National Alliance of Mental Illness
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Support for you or someone you love
Anxiety and Depression Association of America
National Institute for Mental Health: Depression
World Health Organization: Mental Well-being Resources
WriteFace - Creative writing workshops for veterans
Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance
International Bipolar Foundation