RESOURCES
LEARN MORE AND GET CONNECTED
The following resources are intended to help students and their communities learn more about mental health and get connected to support networks.
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If you or someone else you know is in immediate need of mental health support,
please call or text 988, the national suicide and crisis lifeline.
988 is available for free, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Learn more about 988 at www.988lifeline.org.
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OTHER CRISIS SUPPORTS​
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National Domestic Violence Hotline
TEXT "START" TO 88788
The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides confidential support, resources, and guidance for individuals experiencing domestic and intimate partner violence through a free, 24/7 confidential hotline and online chat services.
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National Parent and Youth Helpline
CALL 1-855-427-2736​
The National Parent and Youth Helpline provides support and guidance to parents, caregivers, and youth who are struggling with personal challenges or just need someone to talk to via a free, 24/7 confidential hotline.
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The National Runaway Safeline provides crisis intervention services to runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth and their families through a free, 24/7 confidential hotline and online chat services.
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RAINN provides crisis support services for survivors of sexual violence through a free, 24/7 confidential hotline and online chat services. They also offer resources and information to aid in healing and understanding survivor rights.
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TEXT "START" TO 678678
The Trevor Project provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ youth through a free, 24/7 confidential hotline and online chat services.
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TEXT "START" TO 838255
The Veterans Crisis Line provides crisis counseling and emotional support services for veterans and their families through a free, 24/7 confidential hotline and online chat services.
GENERAL INFORMATION AND SUPPORT
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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Resources for Marginalized Communities
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention offers a compilation of resources and organizations dedicated to supporting the mental health of Black, Hispanic/Latin, Jewish, Native/Indigenous, Muslim, and other communities.
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JED Foundation - Mental Health Resource Center
JED offers an interactive resource hub for students and their friends and family ​to learn about mental health warning signs, research, resources, and ways to find support.
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National Alliance on Mental Illness - Support Groups
​NAMI offers a collection of peer-led support groups that offer participants an opportunity to share their experiences and gain support from other attendees.
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The Steve Fund - Knowledge Center
The Steve Fund organizes a Knowledge Center of mental health and emotional wellbeing resources and information specifically for young people of color.
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TrevorSpace offers safe online community for LGBTQ+ young people ages 13–24 to find support, make friends, and explore their identities.​
SUPPORT FOR PARENTS AND FAMILIES
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Center for Parent and Teen Communication
The Center for Parent and Teen Communication helps ensure every caring adult has the knowledge and skills to promote positive youth development, foster strong family connections, and raise teens to thrive.
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JED Foundation - For Families​
JED compiles mental health, wellness, suicide prevention, and other supportive materials for parents and family members of college students.​
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National Alliance on Mental Illness - College Guide
NAMI hosts a college guide for students, educators, and their families that includes key resources related to all things college student mental health and wellness, including resources on dorm living, substance use, sexual health, and more.
FIND A THERAPIST
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JED Foundation - How to Find a Culturally-Competent Therapist
​JED organizes important info to help individuals find a therapist who shares their background, has experience supporting people from their community, or is trained to be open to, respect, and take into account their identity and lived experience.
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Mental Health America - Finding Therapy
Mental Health America compiles resources to help individuals find mental health treatment services, including affordable treatment for those without insurance.
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Psychology Today is a comprehensive directory of licensed therapists that individuals can search by location, specialty, insurance, and treatment methods.​