Suicide & Crisis Hotline
Call 988Visit https://988lifeline.org/The 988 Lifeline is available 24/7/365. Your conversations are free and confidential.
Mental Health Service Providers (CDC)
FindSupport.gov for health care or support, treatment options, treatment payment options, ways to cope, and to assist others with finding treatmentHow to find a health professional for mental health, drugs, or alcohol, including help for people without insurance (SAMHSA)What Type of Mental Health Provider Should I See? (Mental Health America)Tips for Choosing a Provider & Where to Start (Mental Health America)Treatment FAQs (Mental Health America)
Provider Directories
Find a Psychiatrist - American Psychiatric AssociationFind a Psychologist - American Psychological AssociationChild and Adolescent Psychiatrist Finder - American Academy of Child and Adolescent PsychiatryDirectories of Mental Health Service Providers (Mental Health America)Find a Therapist, Psychologist, Counselor (Psychology Today)
Treatment and Support
Mental and Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Visit findtreatment.gov – a confidential and anonymous resource for persons seeking treatment for mental and substance use disorders in the United States and its territories, OR connect with SAMHSA's National Helpline:Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357)Text your 5-digit ZIP Code to 435748 (HELP4U). Reply HELP to reach an information specialistTTY 1-800-487-4889
Support Groups / Peer Support
Find a support group for mental health, drugs, alcohol | SAMHSANAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is a free, nationwide peer-support serviceThey provide information, resource referrals, and support to people living with mental health conditions, their caregivers, and mental health providersCall 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET
Basic Needs
If you need help finding food or paying for housing or other essential services, use the 211 website or call the hotline to speak to someone who can helpTo understand more about federal benefits available to families with children under age 12, visit: Resource Benefits Guide for Families with Children 0-12 (hhs.gov)The Eldercare Locator connects you to services for older adults and their families:Call 1-800-677-1116TTY users can use their preferred relay service or dial 711 then instruct the relay operator to connect you to 1-800-677-1116
Other Crisis Lines
Violence / Abuse
The National Domestic Violence Hotline is available by phone, text, or online chat. Services are also available in Spanish and for TTY.800-799-SAFE (7233)Text "START" to 88788TTY 800-787-3224
The National Sexual Assault Hotline is available by phone and online chat for survivors and their loved ones. Services are free, confidential, and available 24/7 at 800-656-HOPE (4673).National Human Trafficking Hotline, 1-888-373-7888. You can reach the Hotline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in more than 200 languages. All calls are confidential and answered live by highly trained Anti-Trafficking Hotline Advocates.The National Child Abuse Hotline is available 24/7 and offers a wide variety of support resources from professional crisis counselors.1-800-4AChild (1-800-422-4453)Text 1-800-422-4453
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678). After you have reported your child missing to law enforcement, they can offer technical assistance. Each case is tailored to help ensure all available search and recovery methods are used.Additional Resources:
SAMHSA Treatment Locator for Behavioral Health Treatment Services: A behavioral health treatment services locator for mental health and substance use/addiction concernsNative American Rehabilitation Association: Adult outpatient addiction treatment services that are culturally competent for American Indians and Alaska Native peopleLGBTQ Psychotherapists of Color: A directory of LGBTQ+ therapists of colorTherapy for Black Girls: An online community and directory of Black therapistsLatinx Therapy: A directory of Latinx therapists and speakersDirectory of Black Therapists: A search function on Psychology Today that allows individuals to search for Black therapistsAsian Mental Health Project: A directory for Asian communities seeking mental healthcareNational Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network: A directory of LGBTQ+ healing justice resources, including BIPOC mental health providersSouth Asian Mental Health Initiative & Network: A directory of south Asian mental health providers, including LGBTQ+ affirming cliniciansSAMHSA National Helpline: 24/7 referral and information services for mental health, addiction, crisis/disaster response, and treatment referral. Direct clients to call 1-800-662-4357, or text their zip code to 435748.Call BlackLine: Counseling, support, and resources for Black LGBTQ+ individuals, which can be reached at 800-604-5841.The Trevor Project: 24/7 support by trained counselors for LGBTQ youth. Clients can call 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 678-678.
SOURCES:
CDC.Simple Practice.Suicide and Crisis Hotline.
Kara Mayer Robinson, MA, LMHC, LPCC
Private Therapist | TV & Film Consultant | On-Set TherapistLicensed Mental Health Counselor (NY) #000957Licensed Practical Clinical Counselor (CA) #20172Los Angeles | New YorkHollywood Wellnesskara@hollywoodwellness.org201-383-5762