Mental health resources
Posted on 07/19/24 10:00:am
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With the absence of structured schedules, summer can be a stressful time, presenting unique challenges for maintaining mental health. Below you’ll find a list of resources to help you and your loved ones.
Active Minds is a nonprofit organization supporting mental health awareness, education, research and advocacy for students and young adults ages 14 through 25.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
AFSP raises awareness, funds scientific research, and provides resources and aid to those affected by suicide.
Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA)
ADAA is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and cure of anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and co-occurring disorders.
This online resource is for school personnel, students, and their families and provides useful information, resources, and materials about anxiety and OCD.
Students are exposed to a barrage of stressors during the college experience. This website provides "A Student's Guide to Managing Stress."
The Child Mind Institute is an independent, national nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
DBSA provides hope, support, and education to improve the lives of people with mood disorders.
International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)
The International OCD Foundation is a nonprofit serving individuals with OCD and related disorders, their family members and loved ones, mental health professionals and researchers.
Make the Connection connects veterans, their families, and others to mental health information, a tool for finding local mental health resources, and videos of veterans sharing their stories.
MHA is a community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and to promoting the overall mental health of all Americans.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
NAMI is dedicated to building better lives for Americans affected by mental illness. Made up of more than 500 local affiliates who work to raise awareness and provide support and education.
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD)
ANAD is a nonprofit organization providing support, awareness, advocacy, referral, education, and prevention to those struggling with eating disorders. It provides resources for families, schools and the eating disorder community.
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)
NEDA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders. NEDA serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures, and access to quality care.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA)
SAMHSA is a government agency that leads public health efforts to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities.
The Trevor Project is a nonprofit organization focused on suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth.
WISE is a Wisconsin coalition of organizations and individuals promoting inclusion and support for all affected by mental illness by advancing evidence-based practices for stigma reduction.
The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources.