awesome mental health resources

Awesome Mental Health Resources

Keep this list of mental health resources handy whenever you need some backup.
41. GLBT National Help Center for Youth
If youre under 21 and looking to speak with a peer counselor who really understands issues related to gender or ual identity, this is the number to call. Similar to the national help line, this version for youth lets young LGBTQ-identified individuals dial in to talk about hardships faced in their day-to-day lives. Callers can also access a ton of resources to help bolster them well into their 20s and beyond.
42. GLBTQ Domestic Violence Project
Domestic violence or ual assault can happen to anyone. If it's happened to you and you identify as LGBTQ, this hotline can help. It's free and confidential and offers you the opportunity to speak with a counselor and to obtain information about safety plans, safe houses, legal resources, and additional crisis intervention options.
43. Hair Pullers Anonymous Nationwide Phone Meetings
Trichotillomania is a disorder involving compulsive pulling of the hair and can also be accompanied by obsessive skin picking. If you're suffering from this behavioral issue, it can seriously help to speak with people who can relate and share coping mechanisms. Use the link above for an email that will give you access to the confidential telephone number and call times.
44. National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders
Need more info on eating disorders? Looking for treatment for yourself, a friend, or a loved one? ANADs national helpline is here for you. Whether youre looking for immediate counseling or recommendations for treatment and support, this is the number to call. Folks who prefer to connect with a volunteer or counselor but arent in the mood to pick up the phone can take advantage of ANADs services via email.
45. National Crime Victim
If you've been the victim of any type of crime, this toll-free, confidential help line can connect you with the resources that best address your current situation from directing you to specific counseling centers and resources to connecting you with legal advice. Whatever the crime, this hotline is a trustworthy first step in getting you the assistance you need, STAT.
46. National Domestic Violence
Trained domestic violence advocates are available to help those trapped in dangerous home situations 24/7. To receive immediate counseling free of charge and gain access to local resources that can assist you in implementing a safety plan and seeking refuge, call The National Domestic Hotlines toll-free number ASAP.
47. National Eating Disorder Association
Need some help figuring out where to go and who to turn to when dealing with an eating disorder (your own or someone elses)? Call a trained NEDA representative at this hotline and theyll hook you up with information about eating disorders, treatment options, and referrals.
48. National Organization for Victim Assistance
Whether youre a victim or a witness to a crime (or even if youre a criminal justice or mental health professional seeking services for a client), NOVAs hotline can help you. Though the association doesn't offer counseling, NOVA representatives can connect you within minutes to a counseling hotline that best fits your needs. They also provide information about crime and crisis recovery as well as referrals to victim advocacy.
49. Obsessive Compulsive Anonymous Nationwide Conference
Maybe you want to connect with others who can relate to the obsessions or compulsions that are weighing on you, but you can't attend in-person meetings. Thats where this call center can step in. The conference call can help lift you out of isolation and link you up with peers who know exactly what youre going through. Modeled after AA, OCAs conference calls follow the basic format of a 12-step meeting. Visit the group's website for times of calls and additional resources related to OCD.
50. Samaritan s Crisis
Staffed by rigorously trained volunteers, this 24/7 suicide prevention hotline is free of charge and here to help by lending a compassionate, non-judgmental ear when youre in crisis. This is the ideal resource for anyone who cant afford therapy but desperately needs to talk and be heard. Call the Samaritans morning, noon, or night if youre feeling overwhelmed, depressed, or isolated and cant turn to family and friends.