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Resources for Support: If you are in mental health distress, use these resources for immediate support

Hotlines
Mobile Crisis Units
Resources for your Mental Health Journey
Black Virtual Wellness Directory

Phone Hotlines (24|7 Support)

BlackLine

1-800-604-5841

*This resource is divested from the police
BlackLine provides a space for peer support, counseling, witnessing and affirming the lived experiences to folxs who are most impacted by systematic oppression with an LGBTQ+ Black femme lens.

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

988

The National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is a United States-based network that provides confidential support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. The Lifeline operates 24/7 with phone and text capability. 

LGBT National Hotline

1-888-843-4564

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline is for all ages.

The California Peer-Run Warm Line

1-855-845-7415

A non-emergency resource for anyone in California seeking mental and emotional support.

The Trevor Project

1-866-488-7386

or text TREVOR to 1-202-304-1200

The Trevor Project is the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) young people.

Trans Lifeline

1-877-565-8860

*This resource is divested from the police
Trans Lifeline is a peer support service run by trans people, for trans and questioning callers.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Treatment Referral Hotline

1‑877‑726‑4727

For individuals and families facing mental health challenges and/or substance use disorders.

National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) Helpline

1-800-950-6264

*The NAMI HelpLine can be reached Monday through Friday, 10am - 10pm ET.

The NAMI HelpLine is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition, their family members and caregivers, mental health providers and the public. HelpLine staff and volunteers are experienced, well-trained and able to provide guidance.

 

Alternatives to Calling the Police

An online directory of local resources available as alternatives to contacting law enforcement.

Visit the
don't call the police website

Financial Assistance

MusiCares - Short Term Assistance

MusiCares may grant short-term financial assistance for personal or addiction needs that have arisen due to unforeseen circumstances to those within the music community. Funding may be awarded for needs such as rent, car payments, insurance premiums, utilities, medical/dental expenses, psychotherapy, addiction treatment, sober living, and other personal expenses.

Learn More

Mobile Crisis Units

Mobile Crisis or Mobile Crisis Rapid Response Teams are a mental health service which support the community by providing immediate response emergency mental health evaluations and crises services in the United States.

In many areas, they offer an alternative to calling 911 or the police. Please note: Some mobile crisis units may also inform the police.

Arizona

  • Crisis Response Network

California

  • The ACCESS Center

Connecticut

  • Mental Health Crisis Intervention Services

Delaware

  • Crisis Intervention

Florida

  • Mobile Crisis Services

Georgia

  • Mobile Crisis Services

Hawaii

  • Adult Mental Health Division

Mississippi

  • Crisis Services

Maryland

  • Maryland’s Helpline

North Carolina

  • Crisis Services

New Jersey

  • Mobile Response and Stabilization Services

New Mexico

  • New Mexico Crisis and Access Line

New York

  • Mental Health Program Directory
  • Mobile Crisis Teams

Oklahoma

  • Mobile Crisis Response Teams

South Carolina

  • Crisis Hotline

Tennessee

  • Crisis Hotline

Texas

  • Mobile Crisis Outreach Teams

Resources for Formerly Incarcerated People

REBUILD connects formerly incarcerated individuals of color to therapists of color.

Visit Project REBUILD

Resources for your Mental Health Journey

Newly Diagnosed

Receiving a new mental health diagnosis can be a difficult process. There are information and tools that can help along this journey.

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Steps to Consider after Receiving a Mental Health Diagnosis

1

Sit with the Information You Have Received

Receiving a diagnosis can bring up a lot of feelings. Allow yourself to process these feelings and try to talk with your therapist or trusted friends about them.

2

Organize, Advocate for Yourself & Gather Your Questions

Questions for your therapist: What does the diagnosis mean? What are my treatment options? If you are not satisfied, consider a second opinion. Racial, gender identity, and sexual orientation bias in care is real. Remember, this is your care and you have a right to feel good about it.

3

Unite Your Community & Wellness System

Identify people who are capable and willing to support you in your healing journey (friends, faith leaders, relatives). Build your wellness toolkit by making your health appointments, getting medications (if needed), as well as finding or naming practices that sustain you, like faith, art, hobbies, etc.

4

Live in Your Truth, One Day at a Time

You choose the relationship that you have with your diagnosis. It will be an ongoing journey. Your diagnosis can help you, but it does not define you. Stay engaged in your care and honor your progress.

Medication + Treatment Information

Explore these great articles about therapy and medication treatment from our community partners.

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Mental Health America
How Does Therapy Work? What to Expect?

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
All About Mental Health Medications

Mental Health America
I Don’t Want to Take Medication!

National Empowerment Center
Reclaiming your Power during Medication Appointments with your Psychiatrist

Navigating Insurance

Understanding insurance coverage can be tricky, take a look at these helpful tips and resources.

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Mental Health America
Paying for Care

US Dept. of Health & Human Services
Health Insurance and Mental Health Services

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