Diverse Mental Health Resources Hub

Read and share the diverse mental health and self-care resources below to help make a positive difference in you and your loved ones’ mental health.

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UPDATED: November 2024

❗️If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or are in need of immediate support, call the National Suicide & Crisis line at 988 or get support via SMS with Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741

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SELF-CARE RESOURCES

LOVE IS RESPECT

Love is Respect Advocates are Available 24/7

We offer confidential support for teens, young adults, and their loved ones seeking help, resources, or information related to healthy relationships and dating abuse in the US.

MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA

Taking Good Care of Yourself

Now that you've made the decision to begin your journey to recovery, [here] are some tools to aid you in the process.

MOUNT SINAI ADOLESCENT HEALTH CENTER

6 Ways to Practice Self-Care on Social Media

While social media can be a good way to feel connected to others, it can also be draining and stressful. 6 tips to manage it, on our blog.

FORBES SELF-CARE TIPS

Is Social Media Stressing You Out? Here Are 9 Self-Care Tips

We are more informed than ever, but we're also more anxious, less trusting and addicted to the 24/7 news cycle. How can we successfully manage our social media, while staying creative and sane?

THE MIGHTY

20 'Legit' Self-Care Ideas (for When Bubble Baths Just Don't Cut It)

Here’s a list of realistic self-care tips for anyone who might be having a tough day.

SELF

How to Take Care of Others When You Can Barely Take Care of Yourself

It's all about empathy.

BRING CHANGE TO MIND

Bring Change to Mind is a national nonprofit that works to end the stigma and discrimination surrounding mental illness.

BC2M High School Clubs encourage youth to take a proactive approach to mental health and self-care.

BEST COLLEGES

3 Mental Health Coping Strategies for College Students

College students are in the midst of a mental health crisis. This psychologist's mental health coping strategies can help students flourish.

REACH OUT

CRISIS TEXT LINE

The Crisis Text Line offers free 24/7 support for those in crisis, all via text. Text FEEL to 741741 in the U.S. to connect with a trained Crisis Counselor.

988 SUICIDE & CRISIS LIFELINE

National Suicide Prevention

The National Suicide Prevention 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.

THE TREVOR PROJECT

The Trevor Project is an American nonprofit organization founded in 1998 focused on suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth.

SAMHSA

SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

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.

RAINN

The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) is an American nonprofit anti-sexual assault organization, the largest in the United States.

TRANS LIFE LINE

Radical community care

Trans Lifeline provides trans peer support for our community that’s been divested from police since day one. We’re run by and for trans people.

NATIONAL EATING DISORDERS

The NEDA Helpline

Contact the NEDA Helpline for support, resources, and treatment options for yourself or a loved one who is struggling with an eating disorder.

THE STEVE FUND

The Steve Fund has created a special keyword, STEVE, that young people of color can text to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor 24/7.

GENERAL MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

SAFESPACE

A youth-led, mental health-focused organization that empowers young people to engage openly with their local schools and communities.

MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA

Take a Mental Health Test

Online screening is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition.

THE CONVERSATION

5 ways to get mental health help without having to talk on the phone

Hate talking on the phone? Not to worry. Here are five ways you can access mental health support without having to dial a number.

SELF

41 Mental Health Apps That Can Make Life a Little Easier

There’s something for everyone.

CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION

How Right Now

Mental health services, tips coping with stress and difficult emotions

MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA

Where to get help

When you’ve decided to seek help, knowing what resources are available and where to start can be tricky. Answer the questions below to help you figure out your options for getting help.

MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA

Time To Talk: Tips For Talking About Your Mental Health

Start a conversation about mental health when there is an open window of time to have an in-depth discussion, and neither you or the person you’re talking to will have to cut the conversation short to take care of other obligations. Plan to set aside at least 30 minutes to an hour.

SELFSEA

Your platform for community, identity & health. Selfsea provides young folx with support, resources, and stories from young people who've been there.

RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE OF COLOR

MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA

BIPOC Mental Health

Mental Health Resources For Black, Indigenous, And People Of Color

THE STEVE FUND

The Steve Fund is dedicated to the mental health and emotional well-being of students of color.

SHINE

BIPOC Mental Health Guide

The truth is, people from minority groups are less likely to receive mental health care than others.

MINDRIGHT HEALTH

MindRight Health was founded with the mission of making mental health support radically accessible and inclusive. By leveraging technology, we are creating opportunities for systemic healing for youth of color.

RESOURCES FOR BLACK COMMUNITIES

BEAM

Black Emotional AND Mental Health Collective

We envision a world where there are no barriers to Black healing.

THERAPY FOR BLACK GIRLS

This space was developed to present mental health topics in a way that feels more accessible and relevant to black women.

BLACK MEN HEAL

Healed Men Heal Men. We provide access to mental health treatment, psycho-education, and community resources to men of color.

THE AAKOMA PROJECT

AAKOMA builds the consciousness of youth of color and their caregivers on the recognition and importance of mental health.

SISTA AFYA

Sista Afya is a social enterprise that provides low-cost mental wellness services that center the experiences of Black women.

MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA

BIPOC Mental Health

Mental Health Resources For Black, Indigenous, And People Of Color

RESOURCES FOR LATINX COMMUNITIES

THERAPY FOR LATINX

We believe that access to mental health is a human right. We dream of a future where therapy is normalized, more accessible and includes our various cultures.

LATINX THERAPY

Latinx Therapy was founded in 2018 with the mission to destigmatize mental health in the Latinx community.

RESOURCES FOR AAPI COMMUNITIES

NAAPIMHA

The mission of NAAPIMHA is to promote the mental health and well being of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders.

ASIAN MENTAL HEALTH COLLECTIVE

Building a community for Asian mental health support.

NQAPIA

For anyone seeking mental, emotional, and/or spiritual support.

VERYWELL MIND

17 Mental Health Resources For Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

SOUTH ASIAN SEXUAL & MENTAL HEALTH ALLIANCE

We seek a world where everyone in diasporic communities are empowered, mentally well, anti-oppressive, engaged, and thriving. We’re creating a community and culture by us, for us, without taboos.

RESOURCES FOR INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES

STRONGHEARTS NATIVE HELPLINE

StrongHearts Native Helpline 1-844-7NATIVE (762-8483) is a safe, anonymous, and confidential domestic violence and dating violence helpline for Native Americans and Alaska Natives, offering culturally-appropriate support and advocacy.

WE R NATIVE

A comprehensive health resource for Native youth, by Native youth, providing content and stories about the topics that matter most to them. We strive to promote holistic health and positive growth in our local communities and nation at large.

MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA

BIPOC Mental Health

Mental Health Resources For Black, Indigenous, And People Of Color

RESOURCES FOR FAITH-BASED COMMUNITIES

NASEEHA

Naseeha is a Mental Health Hotline, and so much more. 7 days a week we answer calls from around the world from Muslim and non-muslims.

MENTAL HEALTH GRACE ALLIANCE

Christ-centered solutions to restore mental health into mental life! An innovative experience integrating science and your faith in Christ to renew your mental and emotional health.

MY JEWISH LEARNING

Here.Now. is a teen-led online and in-person initiative promoting mental health, well-being, and resilience through innovative content and creativity. We provide a platform and network for Jewish teens.

INMI

The Interfaith Network on Mental Illness sponsors regular conferences and offers free resources to help clergy, staff, lay leaders and the public educate themselves and their faith communities on spirituality as a resource in mental illness recovery.

RESOURCES FOR LGBTQ + COMMUNITIES

THE TREVOR PROJECT

The Trevor Project is an American nonprofit organization founded in 1998 focused on suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth.

LGBT NATIONAL HELP CENTER

The LGBT National Health Center provides vital peer-support, community connections and resource information to people with questions regarding sexual orientation and/or gender identity.

NQTTCN

National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network
Advancing healing justice by transforming mental health for queer and trans poc.

NQAPIA

For anyone seeking mental, emotional, and/or spiritual support.

NAMI

NAMI envisions a world where all people affected by mental illness live healthy, fulfilling lives supported by a community that cares.

COUNSELING DEGREE GUIDE

Digital Mental Health Resources for LGBTQ+ and Allies
Our resources are designed to help spread awareness and provide access to tools and solutions to help LGBTQ+ people with their mental health.

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