“What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, more unashamed conversation about illnesses that affect not only individuals, but their families as well.”
― Glenn Close
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
or 988
Crisis Text Line
text "BRAVE" to 741-741
National Domestic Violence Hotline
National Hopeline Network
Self-Harm Hotline
American Association of Poison Control
Alcoholism & Drug Dependency Hope Line
National Crisis Line, Anorexia and Bulimia
GLBT Hotline
The Trans Lifeline
Lifeline Chat is a service of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, connecting individuals with counselors for emotional support and other services via web chat.
Great for: Online support, starting your journey, anonymous
This ever-growing list of resources is a work in progress. If you do not see any resources listed for your state, please check back at a later date. Or, if you know of an organization particular to your region, have them contact reina@urbanpsychoart.com to be added to the list. Thank you!
This is an organization based in Winchester, VA, but has some great information and online resources.
Great for: Addiction and substance abuse information, co-occurring conditions, links between suicide and other mental health conditions
At Ohio Recovery Center, our mission is to provide support and stability for patients undergoing detox and withdrawal, coordinate a smooth transition into residential care, and offer a healing environment rooted in peer connection and clinical support.
Depression and other mood disorders are the number-one risk factor for suicide, but alcohol and drug abuse are a close second. A guide to help people understand the connection between suicide and substance abuse.
Great for: Co-occurring conditions, addiction recovery
This is an organization based in Massachusetts with multiple locations, but has some great information about addiction and PTSD.
Great for: Addiction and substance abuse information, co-occurring conditions, PTSD
NMW (No Matter What) is an organization based in Los Angeles, CA but also has some great information and resources for those of us who do not reside in or near L.A.
Great for: De-stigmatizing mental illness, addiction education