Alicia
- Jul 27, 2020
- 2 min read

Mental Health Resources

Disclaimer: This list is not comprehensive, and reflects just a few resources the Clap Back Couch found helpful. The fam will update this list periodically as more resources are discovered.

The Clap Back Couch is not in partnership with any of the below resources. For those looking for help, we advise extensive research be done before investing in any program(s).

Emergency

Suicide Hotline

24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress

Phone: (800) 273-TALK (8255)

Deaf/ Hard of Hearing: 1-800-799-4889

Chat Online: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat

Crisis Text Line

24/7 free and confidential support for any painful emotion. The goal of any conversation is to get you to a calm, safe place

Phone: Text "HOME" to 741741

Directories and Information

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

24/7 free and confidential treatment referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations

Phone: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Website: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

The NAMI HelpLine

Free peer-support service for information, referrals, and support available Monday- Friday 10 am–6 pm ET

Phone: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)

Email: info@nami.org

Website: https://www.nami.org/help

NYC Well

Free, confidential mental health support via phone, text, or chat and get access to mental health and substance abuse services

Phone: 1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355) or Text "WELL" to 65173

Online Chat: https://nycwell.cityofnewyork.us/en/get-help-now/chat-with-a-counselor-now/

Addiction Rehab Centers

Not-for-profit agency offering drug and alcohol services for adults, including counseling, dual diagnosis, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient therapy, and 12 step programs

Website: https://www.addictionrehabcenters.com/

Email: maxl@addictionrehabcenters.com

Phone:877-659-4555

Address:4745 Statesmen Dr. Suite A Indianapolis, IN 46250, USA

Sunshine Behavioral Health

Free online addictions recovery resources including free support group meetings during COVID-19

Website: https://www.sunshinebehavioralhealth.com/resources/telehealth-addiction-treatment-during-quarantine/

AddictionResources.Net

Online addictions recovery resources, including a list of top-rated rehab centers by state and specialty, including faith-based

Website: https://www.addictionresource.net/

7 cups of Tea

Free and 24/7, trained volunteers give emotional support over online chat. Confidential online therapy & counseling is available for those aged 18+ for $150/month

Website: https://www.7cups.com/

Black Mental Health Alliance

Connect with a therapist

Website: https://blackmentalhealth.com/connect-with-a-therapist/

Social Media Addiction

A mental health guide to social media and cyber addiction

Website: https://treatmentindiana.com/a-mental-health-guide-to-social-media-and-cyber-addiction/

Specialty Services and Information

The Mesothelioma Center

Mesothelioma is rare but very deadly lung cancer with a typical prognosis of one to two years. Due to the diagnosis, mental health concerns can become a factor for patients and their families. The Mesothelioma Center serves as an advocacy center that provides hope and delivers quality resources and information for patients and loved ones coping with mesothelioma. The Mesothelioma Center's vision is a world where everyone with mesothelioma has free access to information, services, and support to overcome this disease and live longer, healthier lives alongside their loved ones.

Website: https://www.asbestos.com/

Other Tools and Resources

Enroll Education Psychology Resources

Psychology degree guides that include lists of scholarships, comprehensive degree program data, licensing & certification info by state, and career profiles for the industry

Website: https://www.psychologydegrees.org/programs/masters

Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective

Downloadable prompts for personal journaling, or discussions with family

Website: https://www.beam.community/tool-kits-education

Loveland Foundation

Apply for therapy financial aid (for Black women and girls)

Website: https://thelovelandfoundation.org/loveland-therapy-fund/

Online Therapy Companies