The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) maintains the Behavioral Health Services Locator, an online, map-based program that visitors can use to find facilities in their vicinity.
SAMHSA also provides a list of suicide prevention resources for teens - PDF through its Suicide Prevention Resource Center .
Adolescents and others experiencing suicidal crisis or emotional distress can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK. Calls made to this 24-hour hotline are routed to the caller’s nearest crisis center. People who may be uncomfortable speaking on the phone can text the Crisis Text Line at 741741to connect with a trained crisis counselor. Texts are answered quickly 24/7.
OK2Talk is a safe, moderated online community where teens and young adults can share their stories of recovery, tragedy, struggle, or hope through creative expression such as poetry or songs, inspirational quotes, videos, and messages of support. Founding partners include the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) , Active Minds , and Mental Health America .
NAMI's Find Support section for teens and young adults has information on meeting with mental health specialists, being a supportive friend, managing mental health disorders, and more.
The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) offers local support groups throughout the United States as well as online support groups .