988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988lifeline.org)
“The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. We’re committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness.”
Suicide Prevention Resource Center (sprc.org)
Older Adult & Social Isolation Reduction Resources
- Friendship Line California – Institute on Aging (ioaging.org)
- AARP Friendly Voice: Connecting People to People
- Connect2Tools to Overcome Social Isolation (connect2affect.org)
Mental Health | United Way 211
National Institute on Mental Health (nih.gov)
Mental Health and Substance Abuse at USA.gov
“Find mental health services, including treatment for drug and alcohol addiction. Get help for veterans and family members to deal with mental health issues.”
“Learn more about mental health problems, drug misuse and abuse, and how to find treatment for mental illness or substance abuse.” “SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.” SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator
National Alliance on Mental Health: “NAMI provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives.”
Tribal Affairs and Policy | SAMHSA
Mental Health & Substance Abuse at HHS.gov
“The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) collects information on thousands of state-licensed providers who specialize in treating substance use disorders, addiction, and mental illness.”
Affordable Counseling | Affordable Therapy | Open Path Collective
Addiction Guide: Guiding you from addiction to recovery
Find Treatment | SAMHSA
“Finding facilities for veterans in SAMHSA’s Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (Locator). Visit the Locator at findtreatment.samhsa.gov.”
What about 12-step programs—Do they work?
Celebrate Recovery – A Christ-Centered 12-Step Program
Medicaid & CHIP Indicators – Medicaid Behavioral Health Services – SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER (SUD) SERVICES – Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF)
Medicare Coverage
Medicare Coverage of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services by Center for Medicare Advocacy