The following organizations offer support and resources throughout the United States for various aspects of the mental health conversation. For location specific resources in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and more, see the links at the bottom of the page.
General Mental Health
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
We can all help prevent suicide. The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free, and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the U.S.
Active Minds
Active Minds is an organization focused on impacting young adults and mental health. Currently located on more than 1,000 college campuses and communities, Active Minds reaches approximately 1.9 million people each year through awareness campaigns, events, advocacy, outreach, and more.
American Psychiatric Association
The APA offers education materials, blog posts, events, and resources for people seeking psychiatric assistance.
American Psychological Association
The largest scientific and professional organization of psychologists in the U.S., the American Psychological Association has around 117,500 members, including scientists, educators, clinicians, consultants, and students.
Crisis Text Line
Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7, high-quality text-based mental health support and crisis intervention by empowering a community of trained volunteers to support people in their moments of need. Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a volunteer crisis counselor.
Me2/Orchestra
Me2/ exists because we live in a world where people with mental illnesses are stigmatized and discriminated against. The rehearsals and performances create opportunities to educate people about the realities of living with mental illnesses and support those who are seeking treatment. It’s a great way for musicians of all ages and ability levels to create social change.
Mental Health America
MHA is the nation’s leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and to promoting the overall mental health of all Americans. MHA has an established record of effective national and grassroots advocacy and achievement with over 200 affiliates in 41 states, 6500 affiliates staff, and over 10,000 volunteers.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a nationwide grassroots advocacy group, representing families and people affected by mental disorders in the U.S. An association of hundreds of local affiliates, state organizations, and volunteers, NAMI works in communities to raise awareness and provide support and education that was not previously available to those in need.
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
The largest scientific organization in the world dedicated to research on understanding mental health treatment. As a lead federal agency for research on mental disorders, NIMH is one of 27 institutes and centers that make up National Institutes of Health (NIH), the nation’s medical research agency.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
SAMHSA is an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. It provides education, information on programs and campaigns, grants, as well as assistance with finding help and treatment.
Addiction
Addiction Policy Forum
Founded in 2015, the Addiction Policy Forum’s strategic priorities include helping patients and families in crisis, ending the stigma around addiction, expanding prevention and early intervention, increasing the uptake of evidence-based practice, and advancing patient-led research.
Stop Stigma Now
Stop Stigma Now was formed in 2007 by professionals with years of experience in opioid addiction treatment or research, and includes people with lived experience and their families, now with representation from 22 U.S. states and five countries. They are dedicated to ending negative attitudes, misunderstandings, and discrimination against life-saving medication treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD). Due to ‘Medication Stigma,’ ineffective treatment is the norm. Most U.S. residential treatment providers limit or prohibit access to medications for OUD, and many or most recovery residences do the same.
12Step.org
12Step.org hosts a comprehensive list of available 12-step programs as well as the tools to identify the most appropriate. Their site has in-depth information about 12-step programs, how they work, and how to find one near you.
Anxiety
Anxiety and Depression Association of America
This organization is dedicated to increasing awareness and improving the diagnosis and treatment of anxiety disorders in children and adults.
The Child Anxiety Network
This organization aims to provide thorough, user-friendly information about child anxiety. They also offer direction for those who are not sure where to turn when they think their child or a child they know may need professional help to cope with anxiety.
Borderline Personality Disorder
National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder (NEABPD)
This group provides education while raising public awareness and understanding, in an attempt to reduce stigma and promote research and enhance the quality of life of individuals affected by borderline personality disorder and/or related problems, including severe and chronic emotion dysregulation.
Personality Disorder Awareness Network (PDAN)
A not-for-profit organization dedicated to increasing public awareness of personality disorders, alleviating the impact of personality disorders on families, and preventing the development of personality disorders in children.
Depression
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
DBSA is a nonprofit organization providing support groups for people with depression or bipolar disorder, as well as their friends and family. DBSA offers education, personal wellness tools, access to research studies, and assistance with finding the right treatment.
Families for Depression Awareness
They offer information and tools to help families recognize and cope with depression and bipolar disorder in order to get people well and prevent suicides
Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders Anonymous
Eating Disorders Anonymous is a fellowship of individuals who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problems and help others to recover from their eating disorders.
Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association Inc (MEDA)
This organization works to combat the spread of eating disorders through educational awareness and early detection. MEDA serves as a support network and resource for clinicians, educators, and the general public.
National Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness
The National Alliance for Eating Disorders is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing programs and activities aimed at outreach, education, and early intervention for all eating disorders. Their goal is to raise awareness, eliminate stigma, and promote access to care and support for those susceptible to, currently struggling with, and recovered from eating disorders.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
International OCD Foundation
The mission of the International OCD Foundation is to help people affected by obsessive compulsive disorder and related disorders live full and productive lives. The IOCDF aims to increase access to effective treatment through research and training, foster a hopeful and supportive community for those affected by OCD and the professionals who treat them, and fight the stigma surrounding mental health issues.
Not Alone Notes
Not Alone Notes is a nonprofit organization that mails free, handwritten letters to people with OCD and related disorders. Their goal is to remind others they aren’t alone, encourage hope, and dispense resources.
Psychosis
SPIRIT
The SPIRIT (Supporting Psychosis Innovation through Research, Implementation, & Training) Lab at the University of Washington is comprised of faculty, continuing education specialists, trainers, research staff, program coordinators, and an administrative support team committed to improving the care of individuals who have or are at risk for a serious mental illness (SMI). SPIRIT provides free online training for CBTp, as well as other useful resources.
Suicide
Information about 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is found at the top of the page.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. AFSP creates a culture that’s smart about mental health through education and community programs, develops suicide prevention through research and advocacy, and provides support for those affected by suicide. AFSP has local chapters in all 50 states, with programs and events nationwide.
Samaritans: 24-Hour Crisis HelpLine
The Samaritans is a non-denominational, not-for-profit volunteer organization dedicated to reducing the incidence of suicide by befriending individuals in crisis and educating the community about effective prevention strategies. As part of the national 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, the Samaritans provide free and confidential 24-hour support. Call or text 988, available 24/7. They also offer Hey Sam, a peer-to-peer texting service for people up to 24 years old. Text 439-726, available 9am-12am (midnight) ET.
Suicide Prevention Resource Center
The Suicide Prevention Resource Center is the only federally supported resource center devoted to advancing the implementation of the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention.
Trans Lifeline
This nonprofit organization offers direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis—for the trans community, by the trans community. Trans Lifeline’s hotline is a peer support phone service run by trans people for our trans and questioning peers. Call 877.565.8860 in the U.S.
Trevor Project – Support for LGBTQ+ youth
This organization provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning young people. They provide a number of programs and services, including educational information, resources, and trainings, and are involved in innovative research. They also offer phone and text hotlines.
Trauma
1in6
At least 1 in 6 men has been sexually abused or assaulted. This organization provides information and support resources for men who have had unwanted or abusive sexual experiences.
Center for Trauma and Embodiment
The Center for Trauma and Embodiment is a program of Justice Resource Institute, a large nonprofit organization dedicated to social justice by offering hope and promise of fulfillment to children, adults, and families who are at risk of not receiving effective services essential to their safety, progress, and/or survival.
International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies
Dedicated to sharing information about the effects of trauma and the discovery and dissemination of knowledge about policy, program, and service initiatives that seek to reduce traumatic stressors and their immediate and long-term consequences. Providing access to education and research, meetings and events, as well as tools for treating trauma and public resources.
National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
NCTSN brings a singular and comprehensive focus to childhood trauma. It is a collaboration of frontline providers, researchers, and families committed to raising the standard of care while increasing access to services.
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
The nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization, RAINN started and currently runs the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE) in partnership with over than 1,100 local rape crisis centers across the country and operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice.
Services for Veterans
988 Veterans Crisis Line
The Veterans Crisis Line is a free, confidential resource, part of the national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, that’s available to anyone, even if you’re not registered with VA or enrolled in VA health care. The caring, qualified responders at the Veterans Crisis Line are specially trained and experienced in helping veterans of all ages and circumstances. Call 800.273.8255 or 988 then press 1 or text 838255.
Home Base Program
A partnership between the Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), the program offers OEF/OIF veterans and their families diagnostic assessments, treatment, and referral services. The program is intended to help participants overcome combat-related stress and/or traumatic brain injury. The services are available regardless of whether treatment has previously been sought and regardless of ability to pay. Discharge status does not affect eligibility for services.
National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
The National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a part of the VA that works to advance the clinical care and social welfare of America’s veterans through research, education, and training in the science, diagnosis, and treatment of PTSD and stress-related disorders. Its website is provided as an educational resource concerning PTSD and other enduring consequences of traumatic stress.
Vet Centers
This program provides readjustment counseling, outreach, and referral services to veterans and their families in a relaxed, community-based setting. Vet Centers also provide counseling for military sexual trauma and bereavement counseling to parents, siblings, and spouses of service members who die in service. Many Vet Center staff members are combat veterans themselves. Almost all combat veterans are eligible for Vet Center services. There are Vet Centers located throughout New England.
Resources by Location
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