Help
If You Need to Seek Help
If you or someone you know may be suffering from any mental health problem, it is important not to go through it alone. But oftentimes, people don’t understand the warning signs or are too self-conscious to seek help. It’s OK. It’s not your fault! All of us need a little help sometimes, so we want you to know where to look for it.
Sometimes it can help just to find someone you can talk to. Find a family member or a friend with whom you can share your concerns. If you don’t feel comfortable with that, there are also many mental health professionals out there who can help, and you should not be ashamed about reaching out to them! You may be surprised to find how many people care and are willing to help.
If and when you need to consult with a professional or just find more information regarding a certain mental health issue, please reference the following list of websites and organizations—and there are many more provided for you in BEHIND HAPPY FACES. There is a wealth of information out there, and many people available to help you to cope, and to help you learn! Please remember that in addition to this list, you may also have additional mental health resources available in your local community.
These national organizations are a good starting point:
CRISIS NUMBERS
***Please note these numbers if you our a loved one is in need of IMMEDIATE HELP:
American Psychological Association
Public Education Line
1-800-964-2000
Live operators available to help you 24/7 and refer you to local APA board certified psychologists.American Psychiatric Association Answer Center
(202) 682-6000
Live operators available 24/7 to refer you to local APA board certified psychiatrists.1-800-THERAPIST
1-800-843-7274
Live counselors 9 AM – 5 PM will refer you to various mental health professionals near you.National Hopeline Network
1-800-SUICIDE
(1-800-784-2433)
Live certified counselors available 24/7 to help those in immediate distress.American Mental Health Counselors Association/Provisions Consulting
1-877-956-6400
A toll-free, national find-a-therapist referral service.National Suicide Prevention Hotline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Counselors available 24/7 for referrals.
MENTAL DISORDER RESOURCESPlease refer to the following list for help and information regarding specific mental disorders.
Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety Disorders Association of America
(240) 485-1001
www.adaa.org
Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder
1-800-233-4050
www.chadd.org
Bipolar Disorder and Depression
Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation
(847) 256-8525
www.bpkids.orgDepression and Bipolar Support Alliance
1-800-826-3632
www.dbsalliance.orgDepression and Related Affective Disorders Association
(703) 610-9026
www.drada.org
Eating Disorders
National Eating Disorders Association
1-800-931-2237
www.nationaleatingdisorders.orgRenfrew Center for Eating Disorders
1-877-367-3383
www.renfrew.org
Schizophrenia
National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression
1-800-829-8289
www.narsad.org
Stress
Check out this awesome site and program to help college students better understand and deal with stress
Campus Calm
American Association of Suicidology
(202) 237-2280
www.suicidology.orgAmerica Foundation for Suicide Prevention
www.afsp.orgKristin Brooks Hope Center
1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)
www.hopeline.comThe Jed Foundation
(212) 647-7544
www.jedfoundation.orgNational Organization for People of Color Against Suicide
1-866-899-5317
www.nopcas.comSuicide Awareness Voices of Education
(952) 946-7998
www.save.orgSuicide Prevention Action Network
Phone: (202) 449-3600
www.spanusa.org
Substance Abuse
Alcoholics Anonymous
(212) 870-3400
www.aa.orgNarcotics Anonymous
(818) 773-9999
www.na.orgNational Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcholism
(301) 443-3860
www.niaaa.nih.govNational Institute on Drug Abuse
(301) 443-1124
(240) 221-4007 en Español
www.nida.nih.govSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
(240) 276-2000
www.samhsa.gov
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