Mental Health Resources
We are filmmakers, educators and students taking a stand against the stigma surrounding depression and all mental illness. We are not mental health professionals; this list does not constitute a recommendation. We are providing these resources as a public service which we hope you will find useful.
If you're in crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at:
1-800-273-TALK (8255) or TTY: 1-800-799-4889
1-800-273-TALK (8255) or TTY: 1-800-799-4889
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Active Minds is a student-led national mental health advocacy organization with more than 400 chapters on college campuses throughout the U.S.
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AAS promotes research, public awareness programs, public education and training for professionals and volunteers. In addition, AAS serves as a national clearinghouse for information on suicide.
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The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is the nation’s leading organization bringing together people across communities and backgrounds to understand and prevent suicide, and to help heal the pain it causes.
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The American Psychological Association is the largest scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the U.S. Its mission is to advance the creation, communication and application of psychological knowledge to benefit society and improve people's lives.
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The Psychologist Locator makes it easy to find practicing psychologists in your local area.
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The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) provides education, training, and research for anxiety, OCD, PTSD, depression, and related disorders.
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Best Colleges Suicide Prevention Guide
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The Best Colleges Suicide Prevention Guide is a free guide designed to educate students and their communities about suicide prevention. It breaks down risk factors, warning signs, and high-risk populations, and offers suggestions on how to build supportive communities.
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Bring Change 2 Mind is a national anti-stigma campaign founded by Glenn Close, The Balanced Mind Foundation, Fountain House, and Garen & Shari Staglin of the International Mental Health Research Organization (IMHRO). |
Clubhouse International is a multi-national non-profit organization that helps communities around the world create sustainable solutions for mental illness by developing and nurturing new and existing Clubhouses.
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Fountain House is dedicated to the recovery of men and women with mental illness by providing opportunities for its members to live, work, and learn, while contributing their talents through a community of mutual support.
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Half of Us provides links to mental health resources at colleges in all 50 states and in Washington D.C. You can find a link to YOUR STATE and to YOUR SCHOOL on its website or by clicking on this link: Half of Us: Find Help
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The Jed Foundation's mission is to promote emotional health and prevent suicide among college and university students.
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IAVA advances public awareness around the unique challenges and opportunities facing new vets.
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NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
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NAMI on Campus provides information and resources to support students’ mental health and to empower them to take action on their college campuses.
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The NAMI Veterans and Military Resource Center provides resources, support and partnerships dedicated to mental health policy, education initiatives and advocacy priorities that impact active duty military personnel, veterans with mental illness and the family members of these individuals.
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The mission of NIMH is to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through basic and clinical research, paving the way for prevention, recovery, and cure.
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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation.
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Treatment Center Locator sponsored by SAMHSA. Find help near you.
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SAMHSA supports America's service men and women together with their families and communities by leading efforts to ensure that services are accessible and outcomes are positive.
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Providing military veterans with the resources, support, and advocacy needed to succeed in higher education and following graduation.
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SAVE was one of the nation's first organizations dedicated to the prevention of suicide and was a co-founding member of the National Council for Suicide Prevention. Today It is one of the leading national not-for-profit organizations with staff dedicated to prevent suicide.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Core Values and Characteristics apply across the entire VA organization. These core organizational values are the foundation of VA culture and support VA’s mission to provide the best care and services to Veterans, their families, and beneficiaries.
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