988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988lifeline.org)
“The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. We’re committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness.”
Suicide Prevention Resource Center (sprc.org)
“Learn more about mental health problems, drug misuse and abuse, and how to find treatment for mental illness or substance abuse.” “SAMHSA’s National Helpline” is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.” SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Older Adult & Social Isolation Reduction Resources
- Friendship Line California – Institute on Aging (ioaging.org)
- AARP Friendly Voice: Connecting People to People
- Connect2Tools to Overcome Social Isolation (connect2affect.org)
Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator
Find Mental Health Treatment Facilities Near You | Mental Health Directory
Mental Health | United Way 211
Mental Health Resources « Mental Health First Aid
National Institute on Mental Health (nih.gov)
Mental Health and Substance Abuse at USA.gov
“Find mental health services, including treatment for drug and alcohol addiction. Get help for veterans and family members to deal with mental health issues.”
LGBTQI+ Helplines – (Connect Today) Low Income Survivors to Thrivers
National Alliance on Mental Health: “NAMI provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives.”
Psychology Today: Health, Help, Happiness + Find a Therapist
Older Veteran Behavioral Health Resource Inventory
Tribal Affairs and Policy | SAMHSA
Mental Health & Substance Abuse at HHS.gov
“The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) collects information on thousands of state-licensed providers who specialize in treating substance use disorders, addiction, and mental illness.”
Affordable Counseling | Affordable Therapy | Open Path Collective
Addiction Guide: Guiding you from addiction to recovery
Find Treatment | SAMHSA
“Finding facilities for veterans in SAMHSA’s Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (Locator). Visit the Locator at findtreatment.samhsa.gov.”
What about 12-step programs—Do they work?
Celebrate Recovery – A Christ-Centered 12-Step Program
LGBTQIA++ Friendly Drug Rehab Centers – Directory
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Disaster Distress Helpline disasters.
Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline
SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
Medicare Coverage
Medicare Coverage of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services by Center for Medicare Advocacy