Mental Health Resources
Mind Your Mind
Mental health can change daily depending on what is going on in our lives. Good mental health is about balance, not about feeling happy and confident all the time. The links below offer tips for healthy coping, resilience, and mental wellness.
HelpGuide.org Resources for developing a healthy lifestyle, including mental and emotional help
Managing Stress Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Four Things You Can Do to Support Your Teen’s Mental Health UNICEF Parenting
Mental Health / Substance Abuse / Other Resources
Psychiatric Intake Response Center (PIRC) Children's of Alabama (205) 638-PIRC(7472)
Get Immediate Help | MentalHealth.gov
Help for Mental Illnesses | National Institute of Mental Health
SAMHSA National Helpline (800) 662-HELP (4357) | Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Help for Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Victims in Birmingham (205) 453-7261 | One Place Metro Alabama Family Justice Center
Children's of Alabama Teen Outreach & Help Resources
Crisis/Hotline Numbers
Birmingham Crisis Center Hotline (205) 323-7777
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-TALK (8255) | Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio (888) 628-9454
Crisis Text Hotline Text HOME or TALK to 741741
Rape Response & Sexual Assault - 205-323-7273 or 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
Domestic Violence - 205-322-4878 or 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
UTALK Call or Text (205) 328-5465 | Crisis Center Birmingham 3pm-10pm
The Trevor Project: Saving Young LGBTQ Lives (866) 488-7386 or Text START to 678-678
Runaway Safeline Call or Text (800) 786-2929
Jefferson County/DHR 205-423-4900 or 205-423-4850 Fax # 205-423-4691
Shelby County DHR 205-669-3000