Hotlines
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
Crisis Textline: Text HOME to 741741
The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386
Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860
Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1)
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 800-422-4453
Helplines
National Alliance on Mental Illness HelpLine: 1-800-950-6264 or text NAMI to 741-741
SAMHSA National Helpline: 800-662-HELP (800-662-4357)
S.A.F.E. Alternatives (Self-Abuse Finally Ends) Self-Harm Helpline: 800-DONT CUT (800-366-8288)
Teen Line (for youth in need of support): 800-852-8336 or text TEEN to 839863
National Runaway Safeline for runaway and homeless youth, and teens in crisis: 800-RUNAWAY (800-786-2929)
National Eating Disorders Association Helpline: 800-931-2237 (talk or text)
Mental Health Organization Websites
National Alliance on Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/
Mental Health America: https://mhanational.org/
Active Minds: https://www.activeminds.org/
The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
The National Institute of Mental Health: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/
The Mental Health Foundation: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/
Rethink Mental Illness: https://www.rethink.org/
How Does Volunteering Affect Mental Health???
Volunteering is a healthy step towards positive mental health! Here's a list of things volunteering improves:
Increasing happiness
Developing confidence/ identity
Finding sense of purpose
Reducing stress
Combating loneliness
Social connection
Enhanced overall mood
Skill development
Mindful citizenship
Resilience building
Self Care Tips: For Teens!