6 National Mental Health Resources
Listed below are national mental health resources that offer support, information, and assistance for individuals facing mental health challenges:
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
- Offers support, education, and advocacy for individuals with mental illness and their families.
- Website: www.nami.org
- Helpline: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
- Provides information on substance abuse and mental health issues, as well as treatment and recovery support.
- Website: www.samhsa.gov
- National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- Offers 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources.
- Website: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
- Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- Crisis Text Line
- Provides free, 24/7 crisis support via text.
- Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States.
- The Trevor Project
- Offers crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ+ young people under 25.
- Website: www.thetrevorproject.org
- Helpline: 1-866-488-7386
- Veterans Crisis Line
- Provides 24/7 support for veterans and their loved ones.
- Text 838255 or call 1-800-273-8255 and press 1
This list represents a selection of resources available at a national level aiming to provide support across a range of mental health concerns.