Emergency
If you feel that you or a loved one is in immediate danger, don’t hesitate to call 911. Let the operator know that it is a psychiatric emergency and ask for an officer trained in crisis intervention or psychiatric emergencies.
Crisis
- USA – National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – Provides 24/7 support – 1-800-273-TALK (8255) – Online crisis chat support available through site. Click name to link to page.
- USA – NAMI – National Alliance on Mental Illness
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- Crisis Text Line – Text NAMI to 741-741 – Provides 24/7 support
- NAMI Helpline – 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) – HelpLine staff and volunteers can help answer your questions about mental health issues. They can be reached Monday through Friday, 10 am–6 pm, ET.
- USA – National Domestic Violence Hotline– Provides 24/7 support – Call 800-799-SAFE (7233) – Online crisis chat support available through site. Click name to link to page.
- USA – National Sexual Assault Hotline– Provides 24/7 support – Call 800-656-HOPE (4673) – Online crisis chat support available through site. Click name to link to page.
- IMAlive– Provides 24/7 support – Live online network that uses instant messaging to help people in crisis. Click name to link to page.
- USA – Directory of Local Helplines and Care Centers– A state by state directory of local mental health services. Click name to link to page.
- Directory of International Suicide Helplines– A directory of mental health services by country. Click name to link to page.
Support
- Beyond Blue– Whether you live in Australia or not, this site provides helpful information and mental health support. You can find information specifically tailored for young people, men, women, the LGBTI community and more. Click the name to link to page.
- DailyStrength– This site provides online support groups for a variety of mental and physical health challenges from anxiety, depression, PTSD and the like to self-harm, eating disorders, addiction and more. Click the name to link to page.
Addiction and Substance Abuse
- DrugRehab.com– This site provides information, resources and treatment for people battling addiction and related conditions. Readers can learn about the risks of various substances, the latest approaches to treatment and real stories of recovery, plus guides and articles from topics like domestic abuse to how a healthy diet can help with recovery. (Affiliated with Advanced Recovery Systems treatment facilities.) Click the name to link to page.
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DrugRehabConnections.com– Drug Rehab Connections was founded by a group of individuals who know both sides of addiction. This site is dedicated to information, reality and action to help those suffering from addiction find the support and resources they need to recover. (Not affiliated with a treatment center and do not refer to centers.) Click the name to link to page.
Alternative Treatments
(Note: As this site explores various alternative treatments, additional sources of information will be added to this list.)
Tapping/EFT
The Tapping Solution – www.thetappingsolution.com – Provides a Tapping 101 page with simple instructions to help you get started, FAQ’s and a basic tapping sequence for anxiety.
Acupuncture
American Academy of Medical Acupuncture – www.medicalacupuncture.org – Provides a medical acupuncture learning center and a database to find an acupuncturist near you. North America based.
Functional Medicine
The Institute for Functional Medicine – www.ifm.org – Is working to increase the standard of care for all individuals through Education, Access, Economics, Collaboration and Development and Research. To find a Functional Medicine practitioner near you, visit https://www.ifm.org/find-a-practitioner/
Have helpful sites or organizations you would like to share? Email the information to info@anxiousartist.org and, if they fit the bill, they will be added to this resource page. Thanks!
