Worthwhile Links
- "Perhaps the secret of living well is not in having all the answers but in pursuing unanswerable questions in good company."
Mental Illness Resources
Advocacy Groups
National Alliance on Mental Illness
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) supports mental health through educational programs, policy advocacy, and support groups. They offer a helpline, resources for local services, and online communities for connection.
Body Dysmorphic Disorder Foundation
The Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) Foundation supports individuals with BDD by providing information, raising awareness, and reducing stigma. They offer support groups, educational materials, and guidance on finding professional treatment.
Autistic Self-Advocacy Network
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) aims to advance disability rights for autistic individuals. ASAN advocates for equal access, rights, and opportunities, empowering autistic people to control their lives and future. They organize the autistic community to ensure their voices are heard in national conversations. “Nothing About Us, Without Us!”
International OCD Foundation
The International OCD Foundation supports individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and related conditions by offering educational materials, raising awareness, and promoting research. They provide access to support groups, professional treatment options, and training for mental health professionals, aiming to improve lives through education, support, and effective treatments.
National Eating Disorders Association of America
The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) supports individuals affected by eating disorders by providing educational materials, raising awareness, and advocating for supportive policies. NEDA offers a helpline, online chat support, and connections to treatment options, aiming to support individuals and families through education, advocacy, and access to quality care.
National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder
The National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder (NEABPD) offers resources and support for individuals affected by BPD. They provide educational materials, professional training programs, and family support. NEABPD promotes research and advocacy to improve understanding and treatment of BPD, aiming to enhance lives through education, support, and community engagement.
Attention Deficit Disorder Association
The Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA) supports adults with ADHD by providing education, resources, webinars, support groups, and access to professional coaching. They advocate for greater awareness and understanding of adult ADHD, aiming to improve quality of life through community and professional support.
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) supports individuals with ADHD through education, advocacy, and resources. They provide informational materials, webinars, and support groups for parents, educators, and individuals. CHADD also advocates for policies to improve ADHD understanding and treatment, enhancing lives through education and public awareness.
Finding Treatment
Open Path Collective
Open Path Collective provides affordable mental health care by connecting individuals with a network of therapists who offer reduced-rate services. They offer counseling for various issues, including anxiety, depression, and relationship problems, ensuring more people can receive the mental health support they need.
Give an Hour
Give an Hour offers free mental health services by connecting individuals with volunteer mental health professionals. They provide support to those in need, including veterans, military personnel, and their families, as well as survivors of natural disasters and other traumatic events.
IFS Directory
The IFS Institute teaches the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model of psychotherapy, which sees the mind as a system of different inner parts led by a core Self. This approach helps heal these parts and promotes Self-leadership. The institute makes IFS accessible and inclusive, supporting personal growth and professional development in areas like therapy, coaching, and education. They also offer a directory of IFS practitioners to make finding therapy in your area easier.
Psychology Today Therapist Directory
The Psychology Today Therapist Directory helps people find mental health professionals like therapists, psychologists, and counselors. Users can search by location, specialty, and type of therapy to find the right match. The directory offers detailed profiles of therapists, showing their qualifications, areas of expertise, and contact information. It supports both in-person and online therapy, making it easy for people to find help that fits their needs. Additionally, the site provides resources to understand therapy types and tips on choosing the right therapist.
Good Therapy Therapist Directory
The GoodTherapy Therapist Directory helps you find mental health professionals like therapists, counselors, and psychologists. You can search by location, specialty, and demographics to find the right match. Each profile shows the therapist’s credentials, expertise, and contact info. GoodTherapy ensures all listed therapists follow ethical practices and verifies their qualifications. The site also provides resources on different therapy types and tips on choosing the right therapist, supporting both in-person and online sessions for flexible access to care.
Self Help
Centre for Clinical Intervention’s Resources
The Centre for Clinical Interventions (CCI) provides resources for consumers and healthcare professionals to address mental health issues like depression, bipolar disorder, social anxiety, panic, self-esteem, procrastination, perfectionism, and eating disorders. These resources include self-help materials and general information on mental health, focusing on cognitive behavioral techniques for managing difficulties.
Sexual Abuse Resources
The National Sexual Assault Hotline
The National Sexual Assault Hotline, operated by RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network), provides confidential support to survivors of sexual assault. Available 24/7, the hotline offers crisis intervention, information, and referrals to local resources such as medical facilities, counseling services, and legal assistance. Survivors can access the hotline via phone or online chat, receiving empathetic support and guidance to help them navigate their recovery.
Male Specific
Male Survivor
Male Survivor provides support and resources for male survivors of sexual abuse and assault. They offer online forums, support groups, and access to therapy and recovery resources. Male Survivor aims to create a safe and supportive community for healing, raise awareness about male sexual victimization, and advocate for better services and understanding of the issues faced by male survivors.
1 in 6
1in6 provides support and resources for men who have experienced sexual abuse or assault. They offer confidential online chat support, support groups, and access to educational materials. 1in6 aims to help men understand and heal from their experiences by providing a safe space for discussion, raising awareness, and connecting them with professional care and community resources.
Group Specific
Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests
The Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) provides support and advocacy for individuals affected by clergy abuse. They offer confidential support groups, a helpline, and resources for survivors. SNAP raises awareness, advocates for justice and accountability, and promotes institutional changes to prevent future abuse.
Basic Needs
Find Help
Find Help connects people in need with free and low-cost social services in their area. They offer a searchable online database of resources, including food assistance, housing, healthcare, and employment support. The platform is designed to make it easy for individuals to find and access local services that can help them overcome various life challenges.
Homeless Shelter Directory
The Homeless Shelter Directory offers a comprehensive online database of shelters and services across the U.S. They provide information on emergency shelters, transitional housing, soup kitchens, and other support services for those experiencing homelessness. The directory helps people find immediate assistance and resources in their local area to address housing and basic needs.
Salvation Army
The Salvation Army offers a wide range of services to support individuals and families in need. They provide emergency shelter, food assistance, disaster relief, and rehabilitation programs. The organization also offers services such as job training, youth programs, and counseling to help individuals achieve long-term stability and self-sufficiency.
The United Way
The United Way provides a broad spectrum of services aimed at improving community well-being. They fund and support programs in education, financial stability, and health, offering resources such as early childhood education, job training, financial counseling, and access to healthcare.
St. Vincent de Paul
St. Vincent de Paul provides a range of services to assist individuals and families in need. They offer emergency financial assistance, food pantries, thrift stores, and housing programs. Additionally, they provide support through counseling, job training, and disaster relief efforts.
Remote Area Medical
Remote Area Medical (RAM) provides free medical, dental, and vision care to underserved and remote communities. They organize mobile clinics staffed by volunteer healthcare professionals, offering services such as check-ups, dental cleanings, eye exams, and prescription glasses.
Marginalized Groups
Easterseals
Easter Seals provides services and support for individuals with disabilities and their families. They offer a wide range of programs, including early intervention, therapy, job training, and employment services. Easter Seals also provides resources for caregivers, recreational activities, and advocacy efforts to promote inclusion and independence for people with disabilities.
LGBTQ+
CenterLink - The Community of LGBT Centers
CenterLink - The Community of LGBT Centers supports LGBT community centers in the U.S. and beyond with resources, training, technical assistance, and networking opportunities. They advocate for policies promoting LGBT rights and inclusion, aiming to enhance the quality of life for LGBT individuals and communities through a strong network of supportive centers.
Youth Specific
Covenant House
Covenant House provides shelter, food, and support to homeless and at-risk youth. They offer emergency housing, healthcare, education, job training, and counseling to help young people transition to independent living. Covenant House aims to empower youth to overcome homelessness and build a brighter future.
Teen Line
Teen Line offers confidential peer support for teenagers facing issues like depression, anxiety, and relationship problems. They provide a helpline, text, and email services with trained teen volunteers offering empathetic listening and support. Teen Line also runs educational outreach programs to raise awareness about teen mental health and promote help-seeking behaviors, creating a safe space for teens to share concerns and receive peer guidance.
The National Child Abuse Hotline - 1-800-422-4453
The National Child Abuse Hotline offers 24/7 confidential crisis intervention, information, and referrals for child abuse concerns. Staffed by professional counselors, it provides support via phone, text, and online chat, connecting callers with local resources. Serving the U.S. and Canada in over 170 languages, all calls are free and confidential.
Lambda Legal’s Youth Resources
LGBTQ youth resources organized by state.
Legal Support
Justice for Children
Justice for Children provides advocacy and legal support for abused children, prioritizing their rights and safety. They offer pro-bono legal advocacy, public policy monitoring, guidance through the child protective system, professional referrals, mental health services, court watch, research, education, and emotional support.
National Organization for Victim Assistance
An organization of victim and witness assistance programs and practitioners, the National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA) provides support and resources for victims of crime and disaster. They offer crisis intervention, advocacy, and assistance in navigating the justice system.
The National Crime Victim Bar Association
The National Crime Victim Bar Association provides legal support and resources for crime victims seeking justice through the civil legal system. They connect victims with experienced attorneys, offer information on civil litigation, and provide advocacy to help victims understand their rights and options.
The Office of Victims of Crime
The Office of Victims of Crime (OVC) supports crime victims by funding local organizations that offer counseling, legal aid, and emergency assistance. OVC develops programs to enhance victim services, promotes victims’ rights, and provides training and technical assistance to professionals working with victims.