Resources

The National Suicide Prevention Life Line provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States. https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ or Call 1-800-273-8255   

The Trevor Project: Suicide prevention and crisis interventions and programs for LGTBQ young people. https://www.thetrevorproject.org  

The AAKOMA Project builds the consciousness of youth of color and their caregivers on the recognition and importance of mental health, empowers youth and their families to seek help and manage mental health, and influences systems and services to receive and address the needs of youth of color and their families. https://aakomaproject.org/  

Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training course that teaches participants about mental health and substance-use issues.  https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/  

Mental Health America (MHA)'s work is driven by its commitment to promote mental health as a critical part of overall wellness, including prevention services for all; early identification and intervention for those at risk; integrated care, services, and supports for those who need them; with recovery as the goal. https://mhanational.org/  

NAMI provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives https://nami.org/Home  

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s find treatment.gov  collects information on thousands of state-licensed providers who specialize in treating substance use disorders, addiction, and mental illness. https://findtreatment.gov/  

Psychology Today's Find Treatment Providers Psychologist, Therapist, Counselors, Social Workers, Treatment Centers, Groups, Psychiatrists and more.  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists  

CMS's Information on Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity https://www.cms.gov/CCIIO/Programs-and-Initiatives/Other-Insurance-Protections/mhpaea_factsheet#Fact_Sheets_and_FAQs  

SAMHSA's Office of Behavioral Health Equity coordinates efforts to reduce disparities in mental and/or substance use disorders across populations. https://www.samhsa.gov/behavioral-health-equity   

MHA's County Mapping Mental Health America's County and State Data Map is a dashboard that geographically visualizes data from over 2.6 million mental health screens taken at MHAScreening.org in 2020 and 2021. The interactive maps are able to identify the current need for mental health resources at a pace and scale that was not possible before. https://mhanational.org/mha-state-county-data  

One Mind's PsyberGuide is a non-profit project that aims to help people to use technology to live a mentally healthier life. https://onemindpsyberguide.org/  

The Kennedy Forum seeks to transform the way mental health and substance use disorders are treated in our health care system.  https://www.thekennedyforum.org  

The National Council for Mental Wellbeing is the unifying voice of America’s health care organizations that deliver mental health and addictions treatment and services. https://www.thenationalcouncil.org/  

The National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors  (NASMHPD) is home to the only member organization representing state executives responsible for the public mental health service delivery system. https://www.nasmhpd.org/  

Behavioral Health Business is an independent source for breaking news and up-to-date information on the mental health and addiction recovery industry. https://bhbusiness.com/  

Mostly Medicaid has Amazing Free Content (Thanks Kris and Clay!) https://www.mostlymedicaid.com/   

The Going Digital: Behavioral Health Tech Summit is the largest conference focused on virtual behavioral health access and innovation. (Thanks Solome!) https://www.behavioralhealthtech.com/   

Hillary Cottom is the author of Radical Help, which argues that our 20th century social service system is beyond reform and suggests a new model for this century: https://www.hilarycottam.com/  

The Well Being Trust is an impact philanthropy dedicated to advancing the mental, social, and spiritual health of the United States. (Thanks Ben!) https://wellbeingtrust.org