Resources
Disclaimer: This page and the resources listed are meant to be a tool for finding help with mental health struggles. It is NOT intended to be a substitution for professional help.
Just about all of us need a little help sometimes, in some manner. For those who are seeking resources for help with mental health struggles, the listings below may be of some assistance.
First of all, if you work a full time job for a company of decent size, contact your HR department and ask if they have an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). This is a 3rd party service contracted by your employer to provide assistance to employees for things such as mental health guidance, therapy, financial planning, and more. What resources your company's EAP provides will vary based on the package they have contracted with the 3rd party. However many EAPs have things like in-person therapy. ALL FOR FREE.
If you are in immediate crisis, you can now call or text 988 to speak to someone who can help. You can also visit the lifeline website (click here) to live chat.
Resource Links
The CDC website is a great starting point to find the mental health resources that are specific to your type of need. They have listings for dozens of websites, each catered to a specific type of resource based on your situation.
Click here for mental health website listings
If you are active or retired military, Military OneSource is an invaluable tool for counseling, mental health assistance, and even help with relationships.
If you are struggling with substance abuse, there are resources specific to helping you reclaim yourself. The website below has listings based on what type of substance you are trying to eliminate from your life.
If you are the victim of domestic violence, there are multiple resources where you can get help and get safe again.
Call 800-799-SAFE (7233) or text "START" to 88788
The website for the National Domestic Violence Hotline also has additional resources, including an AI chat bot you can talk to if you're still not ready to talk about it to a real person.
Click here for domestic violence help
If you have an elder family member in a nursing home, and you suspect they may be abused, there are resources to help you and your family. Nursing home abuse can include physical, verbal, financial, sexual, and emotional abuse, to name but a few. Abandonment can also be a type of abuse. Understanding the law and the rights of both the elder in care and the family is important. If you suspect abuse of a nursing home resident, please see this informational page from Lanzone Morgan LLP.
Click here for nursing home abuse help