Resources

NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Illness

The nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for Americans.

Please don’t hesitate to call 800-950-NAMI (6264) or email info@nami.org if you or someone you know needs support and guidance in this moment.

Call 800-950-6264 or text NAMI TO 741741

NAMIWalks Find local walks to bring awareness

All NAMI walks cancelled during COVID-19
See https://www.nami.org/covid-19 for updates
Resources to cope are here and here.

AFSP - American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

They have local chapters in all 50 states with programs and events nationwide.

Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or
Text TALK to 741741.

AFSP - Support Options

active minds

The nation's premier nonprofit organization supporting mental health awareness and education for students.

We are dedicated to saving lives and to building stronger families and communities.
Through education, research, advocacy, and a focus on young adults ages 14–25, Active Minds is opening up the conversation about mental health and creating lasting change in the way mental health is talked about, cared for, and valued in the United States.
We believe no one should have to struggle alone. By empowering young adults to speak openly about mental health, we can reduce stigma, encourage help seeking, and prevent suicides.
Active Minds

Mental Health Association of Central Florida

Offers many services and crisis hotlines:

Orange, Osceola, Seminole, & Brevard County Crisis Hotline: 2-1-1
Hillsborough County Suicide & Crisis Hotline: (813) 234-1234
Lake County: (352) 483-2800
The Connection Helpline a Christian Volunteer Helpline open 1pm-10pm
Maitland: (407) 740-7477
Central Florida Helpline Open 7am-11pm
Marion County: (352) 629-9595
24-Hour Crisis Line The Centers
Orlando: (407) 425-2624 LifeLine of Central Florida
Pinellas County: (727) 791-3131 or (727) 541-4628

MHACF.org

Community Support Groups

Peer Support Space

Peer Support Space Inc. is a grassroots organization, led by and for those in recovery from mental health challenges, trauma, grief, substance use issues, or other obstacles to wellness.

We support, educate, and guide one another while providing additional, free options for mental wellness.

Co-founded by Yasmin Flasterstein and Dandelion Hill, CRPS, NCPS, MSW.

Peer Support Community Calls
Click Here to Join

PeerSupportSpace.org

Seize the awkward

Great advice on how to talk to someone who you suspect may harm themselves.

“You are not alone, and help is always available. Get immediate support 24/7.”

Reach out to the Crisis Text Line by:

Texting SEIZE to 741741 or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
It’s free, and everything you tell them is confidential, unless it’s essential to contact emergency services to keep you safe.

SeizeTheAwkward.org

NAMI Local chapters - support groups

Nami has many local chapters. Here are two examples for the Orlando region and Illinois - with offices in each county:

NAMI - Greater Orlando
NAMI - Illinois

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

We're glad you found us.

The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) is the leading peer-directed national organization focusing on depression and bipolar disorder. DBSA's peer-based, wellness-oriented, and empowering services and resources are available when people need them, where they need them, and how they need to receive them—online 24/7, in local support groups, in audio and video casts, or in printed materials distributed by DBSA, our chapters, and mental health care facilities across America.

DBSA online support groups provide people living with depression and bipolar disorder a place to share experiences, discuss coping skills, and offer hope to one another. DBSA support groups are peer-led, meaning they are facilitated by someone living with a mood disorder.