Mental Health

NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

NAMI works to educate, support, advocate, listen and lead to improve the lives of people with mental illness and their loved ones.

                                     The Trevor Project

Here you can reach out to a counselor if you’re struggling, find answers and information, and get the tools you need to help someone else.

They provide information & support to LGBTQ 
young people 24/7, all year round.

Call 866-488-7386 or Text “START” to 678678

                                        SAMHSA
                      Substance Abuse and Mental Health
SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and
support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused
disasters.
This toll-free, multilingual, and confidential crisis support service is available to all residents in the United States and its territories. Stress, anxiety, and other depression-like symptoms are common reactions after a disaster. Call or text 1-800-985-5990 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.

National Council for Mental Wellbeing

National Council For Behavioral Health provides health consulting, training, mental health care and treatment services.

Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics Tackle Mental Health, Substance Use Crises with Expanded Access to Care.

Mental Health First Aid USA

Identify. Understand. Respond.

Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training course that teaches participants about mental health and substance-use issues.
What is Mental Health First Aid?

Mental Health First Aid is a course that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.

                 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

It is available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. The caller is routed to their nearest crisis center to receive immediate counseling and local mental health referrals. The Lifeline supports people who call for themselves or someone they care about.

1–800–273–TALK (1-800-273-8255)
This is a crisis hotline that can help with many issues, not just suicide. For example, anyone who feels sad, hopeless, or suicidal; family and friends who are concerned about a loved one; or anyone interested in mental health treatment referrals can call the Lifeline. Callers are connected with a professional nearby who will talk with them about what they are feeling or concerns for other family and friends. Call the toll-free Lifeline, 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.

                                     Crisis Text Line

Crisis Text Line is a global not-for-profit organization providing free mental health texting service through confidential crisis intervention via SMS message. 

How It Works

Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime. Crisis Text Line is here for any crisis. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from our secure online platform. The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment.

                                    Stacey Brake Blog

Imagine a life where anxiety is no longer the baseline. This free guide will show you how high-functioning anxiety is affecting your life, 4 important steps to manage that anxiety, and give you actionable exercises (like journaling prompts and symptom trackers) to start turning your high-functioning anxiety into calm, confidence, and self-control.

                      National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) 

If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, there are ways to get help. Use these resources to find help for you, a friend, or a family member.

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is part of NIH, a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) offers authoritative information about mental disorders, a range of related topics, and the latest mental health research.

 

The Veterans Crisis Line is a United States-based crisis hotline for military veterans, service members, their families, and caregivers. The service is available 24/7 via the toll-free hotline number 988

                                             Thriving Mind

Thriving Mind funds free mental health services in South Florida. We provide aid for uninsured individuals in Miami-Dade and Monroe counties.

Thriving Mind South Florida promotes access to effective, accountable and compassionate care for individuals and families in our community with mental illnesses and substance use disorders. We do this to help South Florida live with health, hope and dignity.

                            Citrus Health Network 

Citrus Health Network offers primary medical and behavioral health services to people of all ages. With compassionate, personalized care to meet all kinds of health care needs starting at birth, Citrus is truly a medical family for clients. 

They assist individuals and families in applying for Medicaid and KidCare, as well as other benefits such as food stamps and temporary cash assistance. 
Whether a client is experiencing a mental health crisis or requires residential or outpatient care, Citrus can help. Clients in need of additional support or case management services in their homes and the community will find a helping hand at Citrus.

                         211 

Serving the entire population of our region, 211 Broward connects people with community, health and disaster services through a free, 24/7 phone service and searchable online database. Using the power of technology and innovation, we connect people to the help they need. Learn more about our services below.