If you are experiencing a medical emergency or mental health crisis, having thoughts of self-harm, or feel you may be in immediate danger, please call 911 (in the United States) or your local emergency number right away. CopeKind™ does not provide crisis intervention services.
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Crisis / Suicide Hotlines:
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Available 24/7, conversations are free and confidential.
- Call 988 (in the United States)
- Or go directly to their website to use their Text, Chat or Deaf/HOH links.
- National Domestic Violence Hotline - The service is free and confidential and available 24/7.
- Call 800-799-SAFE (7233)
- Text the word "START" to 88788
- Live Chat is available on their website
- National Child Abuse Hotline - Available 24/7
- Call 800-422-4453
- Text "GO" to 800-422-4453
- Live Chat is available on their website
- Trans Lifeline - Trans Lifeline’s Hotline is a peer support phone service run by trans people for trans and questioning peers.
- In the US, Call 877-565-8860
- In Canada, Call 877-330-6366
- Veterans Crisis Line
- Dial 988 then press 1
- Text: Send a text message to 838255
- Live Chat is available on their website
Find a Professional Mental Health Provider:
- Psychiatrist - Psychiatrists specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illness and substance abuse disorders. (Directory provided by the American Psychiatric Association (APA), a professional medical organization representing psychiatrists in the United States.)
- Psychologist - (Directory provided by the American Psychiatric Association (APA), a professional medical organization representing psychiatrists in the United States.)
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist - American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapist - from the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies
- SAMHSA’s National Helpline - Also available by phone: 1-800-662-4357
- Find a Therapist, Psychologist, Counselor - Click the "Find a Therapist" link at the top of the Psychology Today homepage (available in select U.S. cities).
Peer Support / Support Groups:
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - NAMI is an alliance of local Affiliates and State Organizations who work in your community to raise awareness and provide support and education that was not previously available to those in need.
- Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) - Their mission is to raise awareness about the causes of and best treatments for anxiety, depression, and related disorders by disseminating cutting edge science, promoting evidence-based clinical practice, and educating professionals and the public.
- Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) - Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about their drinking problem. Members use the Twelve Steps to maintain sobriety. Groups use the Twelve Traditions to stay unified.
- Narcotics Anonymous (N.A) - NA offers recovery from the effects of addiction through working a twelve-step program, including regular attendance at group meetings. Membership is free.
Informational Websites about Mental Illness & Substance Use:
This list is reviewed periodically for accuracy. We welcome thoughtful suggestions for reputable resources.
