Mental Health

Sometimes you may not know the exact type of treatment you need. 211 specialists are available to lend a judgment-free ear and help you talk through life’s stressors.  

Whenever you feel lost, you can rest assured that a call to 211 is a step in the right direction.  

• Longer-term Support

  Mental health resources, such as therapies, medications, and rehabilitative services are available to you if you need them.  

  • The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has a free, confidential online behavioral health treatment services locator.  

  • Mental Health America offers an online resource to help you identify the right treatment plan for your situation. 

  If you are looking for more information about a specific mental health condition or diagnosis, a helpful guide is available from the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) here.

• Child and Teen Mental Health

  Children and teens are also at risk of mental health crises and illnesses. For a young person with symptoms of a mental disorder, the earlier treatment is started, the more effective it can be. Early treatment can help prevent more severe, lasting problems as a child grows up.

  • If you are concerned about a child or teen, a good starting point is the National Institute of Mental Health's page for Child and Adolescent Health and MentalHealth.gov's page for Parents and Caregivers, which include symptoms and indicators of potential mental health issues.
  • It can be difficult to support your child's mental health when you are struggling yourself. HealthyChildren.org offers some tips for how to care for yourself and the young people in your life during challenging times.
  • Consider bringing suicide prevention and mental health awareness training to your child's school.

  Remember, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and other hotlines included at the beginning of this page are available for people of any age, and can be helpful to parents or caregivers worried about a child. 

• Additional Crisis Hotlines

  If you need help with one of these topics, reach out to the designated hotline today.

  • 1-800-799-7233 for the National Domestic Violence Support Hotline. 
  • 1-888-373-7888 for the National Human Trafficking Hotline. You can also text the word 'Help' to 233-733.
  • 1-800-656-4673 for the National Sexual Assault Hotline.

• Research and Statistics

  Interested in learning more about mental health and suicide in the United States? There are many organizations and government agencies dedicated to monitoring, researching, and raising awareness about these important issues. 

  • Statistics about specific mental health conditions is available from Mental Health America here and the National Alliance for Mental Health here.
  • Rates of suicide, mental health condition diagnoses, and related policies differ by state. You can find a helpful fact sheet about each state here.
  • Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. Learn more about suicide in the U.S. from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention here.