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Bradley University offers resources for a myriad of mental health related conditions as “A Counselor’s Guide to Mental Health and Wellness”.

CourtSystem.org is free, and provides accurate and up-to-date information for local court or prison records or background information on people - as well as details on local government offices. This is a great tool to find help in your local area when you don’t know where to turn.

No matter what problems you are dealing with, we want to help you find a reason to keep living. By calling 1-800-273-TALK (8255) you’ll be connected to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area, anytime 24/7.

Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) anytime, 24/7

Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text 741741 from anywhere in the USA to text with a trained Crisis Counselor.

TEXT “GO” TO 741741

The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text - services are offered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Call 1-800-273-8255, Press 1;
chat online; Send a text to 838255

The goal of the Campaign to Change Direction is to change the culture of mental health in America so that all of those in need receive the care and support they deserve. The Campaign encourages all Americans to pay attention to their emotional well-being – and it reminds us that our emotional well-being is just as important as our physical well-being.

Through their Five Signs campaign, they encourage awareness for cautionary signs which may indicate that someone is in need.

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NAMI is a nationwide grassroots advocacy group, representing families and people affected by mental disorders in the United States. NAMI offers numerous classes and support groups for people or individuals living with someone with a mental health condition through chapters across the country.

Trying to tell the difference between what expected behaviors are and what might be the signs of a mental illness isn’t always easy. There’s no easy test that can let someone know if there is mental illness or if actions and thoughts might be typical behaviors of a person or the result of a physical illness.

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The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is the lead federal agency for research on mental disorders. NIMH is one of the 27 Institutes and Centers that make up the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the nation’s medical research agency. NIH is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

NIMH offers expert-reviewed information on mental disorders, a range of related topics, and the latest mental health research. Use our A to Z list to find basic information on signs and symptoms, risk factors, treatment, and current clinical trials. This information should not be used as a guide for making medication decisions or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medication condition. A health professional should be consulted.

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Mental Health America (MHA) - founded in 1909 - is the nation’s leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to helping Americans achieve wellness by living mentally healthier lives. Our work is driven by our commitment to promote mental health as a critical part of overall wellness, including prevention for all, early identification and intervention for those at risk, integrated health, behavioral health and other services for those who need them, and recovery as a goal.

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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. SAMHSA’s mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America’s communities.

SAMHSA provides leadership and devotes its resources, including programs, policies, information and data, contracts and grants, to help the United States act on the knowledge that:

• Behavioral Health is essential to health
• Prevention works
• Treatment is effective
• People recover from mental and substance use disorders

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Millions of people and their families are affected by substance abuse and addiction. At Drugrehab.com, our mission is to equip these people and families with the best information, resources and tools to overcome addiction and pursue lifelong recovery. Our resource explains how drugs affect your body, the reasons people turn to them and how to recover from alcoholism and other substance use disorders. We report the latest news and provide comprehensive guides, such as parent and teen guides, veteran and doctor guides, and LGTBQ+ guides. We also cover a variety of relevant topics, from bullying to domestic abuse, and explain how these tropics relate to substance use and addiction. DrugRehab.com is provided and funded by Advanced Recovery Systems (ARS). ARS is an integrated behavioral health care management organization dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse, eating disorders and mental health issues.

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Project Semicolon reminds you that “your story is not over.” They share the notion that “A semicolon is used when an author could’ve ended a sentence but chose not to. You are the author and the sentence is your life.”

They are a global non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and love for those who are struggling with mental illness, suicide, addiction, and self-injury. Project Semicolon exists to encourage, love and inspire.

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The Sigma app is a tool which allows you to express your feeling anonymously, privately to a friend, or just for yourself. With the ability to track your mood over time, Stigma gives you the chance to see more than just how you are feeling in the present moment. They have also released a feature which allows you to connect, anonymously, with a “pen pal”. You and your “pen pal” are able to share, discuss, advise, and confide, in a safe and personal space. Download it today for your smartphone.

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