Resources for People Dealing With Mental Health Issues
As many as one out of five adults in the United States experienced a mental illness in 2019; this is over 50 million people. Mental illness and struggles with mental health are common. There are many resources available to support individuals and families.
- NAMI Helpline: The hotline is staffed from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday (EST). There is also a 24/7 crisis text line and chat option for resources and immediate support.
- SAMHSA’s National Helpline: SAMHSA provides 24/7 confidential and free support, acting as a referral and information service for individuals and families with mental health concerns.
- MentalHealth.gov: This resource provides information to help families and individuals get help and mental health support.
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): NIMH offers a National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, a Crisis Text Line, Veterans Crisis Line, and information on finding a health care provider or treatment program.
Your local health department and primary care provider can also give you information on treatment programs and providers in your area to support and help manage mental health concerns.
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