May is Mental Health Awareness month. Today, we share our personal journeys and discuss the importance of mental health with Dr. Liane Mitchum. Our moms also join us to play Millennial Dictionary in honor of Mother's Day!
Telephonic/Telehealth Free Mental Health Resources:
National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI)
- NAMI Helpline (M-F 10am-6pm, ET) 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) Email:
[email protected]o Can call or email helpline for questions, resources, support, and to obtain practical next steps (referrals, etc.).
- Website: https://nami.org/Home
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
o If you are someone you know is in crisis – whether they are considering suicide or not – call the toll-free Lifeline to speak with a trained crisis counselor, 24/7.
Crisis Text Line
- Text NAMI to 741-741 (Can also connect through Facebook Messenger)
o Connect with a trained crisis counselor to receive free, 24/7 crisis support via text message
National Domestic Violence Hotline
- Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
o Trained expert advocates are available 24/7 to provide confidential support to anyone who may be experiencing domestic violence or seeking resources and information. Help is available in Spanish and other languages.
Childhelp National Abuse Hotline
- Call or text 1-800-422-4453
o 24-hour hotline with resources to aid in every child abuse situation, all confidential.
National Sexual Assault Hotline
- Call 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
o Connect with trained staff members from a sexual assault provide in your area that offers a range of free services
o Crisis chat support is also available at https://hotline.rainn.org/online
For free help 24/7.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
- Treatment Referral Helpline 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727)
o Access general information on mental health and locate treatment services in your area
o Monday – Friday 8am-9pm EST
Veterans Crisis Line
- 1-800-273-8255, press 1, Text 838255
- Chat online via https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help/chat
National Helpline
- 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
- TTY: 1-800-487-4889
- Treatment referral and information, 24/7
Disaster Distress Helpline
- 1-800-985-5990
- TTY: 1-800-846-8517
- Immediate crisis counseling related to disasters, 24/7.