Mental Health Resources

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– Call your local law enforcement agency (USA): dial 911

– If you live outside the USA, please dial your local emergency number.

If you or a loved one is in immediate risk of harm, calling the police and speaking with them may be unavoidable. It’s critical to inform the operator that it’s a mental health emergency and request for people who have been trained in crisis intervention or know how to assist individuals who are experiencing a mental health crisis.

If you don’t believe calling 911 is necessary, consider engaging with a helpline, additional resources are available below.

Dial 988 to be connected to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.

Recognizing that mental health is as vital as physical health, we understand that seeking support can be challenging. Knowing where to turn is crucial, especially in times of distress or isolation. You are not alone, and assistance is available.

If you feel overwhelmed, lonely, or need support, we encourage you to explore the resources below. We recognize that discussing traumatic events or engaging in current affairs might be activating for some. In such instances, seeking additional help, knowledge, or training can be beneficial.

Here are resources that can provide support:

The information on this page is not meant to be used for a professional assessment, intervention, treatment, or care.

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Suicide Prevention Hotline

Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress.

Chat available on website

or call 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

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Crisis text line

Free text line for anyone in crisis. Available anywhere in the u.s.

text "HOME" to 741741

to text with a trained crisis counselor.

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Veterans Crisis Line

Free, confidential resource that’s available to anyone, even if you’re not registered with VA or enrolled in VA health care.

Text "Home" to 838255

or Call 1-800-273-8255, press 1.

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Trans Lifeline

Fighting the epidemic of Trans suicide and improving the overall life outcomes of Trans people.

Call 877-565-8860

to speak with someone now

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Trevor Lifeline

The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.

Text "START" to 678678

or call 800-488-7386
(Live chat available on the website)

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Steve Fund Crisis line for bipoc youth

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

TEXT "STEVE" to 741741

access a culturally trained Crisis Text Line counselor

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Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Hearing Loss

For TTY Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988

Online chat – Click the chat button below

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Para las personas que hablan español

Línea de Prevención del Suicidio y Crisis: 988

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Outside the US? Find a helpline here.

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additional resources

Natural disaster and mass violence support

SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 (press 2 for Spanish)

This helpline is for anyone experiencing significant emotional distress related to a mass crime or major disaster. Mass violence victims are specifically encouraged to contact the helpline, either by telephone or SMS/text, at the numbers below:

Call 1.800.985.5990 – English (with a Spanish-speaking option)
Text “TalkWithUs” (or “Hablanos” for Spanish language assistance) to 66746
In Puerto Rico, Spanish Speakers can text “Hablanos” to 1-787-339-2663

Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Abuse and other Interpersonal Trauma

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
Rape and Abuse Incest National Network (RAINN) Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
Google: “Rape crisis center near me,” “victim services center near me”

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

If you have been a victim of crime, you might qualify for financial assistance. Crime victim compensation is funded primarily by fees, fines, and assessments paid by convicted criminals and provides financial assistance to crime victims and their families.

Crime victim compensation is a “payer of last resort,” which means that crime victim compensation funds can be used to offset the cost of services that other funding sources – like insurance companies – do not cover. Specific types of coverage vary from state to state, but crime victim compensation may be available to pay for:

Medical care
Mental health treatment
Funeral costs
Lost wages
Crime scene clean up
Costs associated with travel to receive treatment
Moving expenses
Housekeeping and child care

For a complete list of resources visit NMVVRC here

VICTIM ASSISTANCE

For a complete list visit NMVVRC to learn more about victims rights and local support services.

I'm on a university or college campus

Most campuses have a counseling and psychological services department. At most universities, these sessions are free of charge, and short term, and most campuses offer more in-depth referral services as well.

Some university and college campuses even have 24-hour crisis hotlines where more individualized, emergency or crisis support can be offered locally.

Tip Sheets

Tuesday’s Children–Coping with Traumatic Events – Tips for Children and Adults
Tuesday’s Children–Trauma and Grief Effects and Reactions (by developmental stages and ages)

wellness practices

TRANSCEND NMVC MOBILE APP

The NMVVRC has developed the Transcend NMVC mobile app to assist with recovery from the psychological and behavioral response that can occur following direct or indirect exposure to mass violence incidents. Although the app was developed specifically for mass violence victims, people exposed to other types of stressful events are also likely to find the strategies and techniques in the app to be useful in their recovery, as well.

Visit NMVVRC Mobile APP Page to download

Mental Health is Health

Our emotional health can range from thriving to struggling. No matter what you’re experiencing, there are ways to take action to support yourself and those around you.

Visit Mental Health is Health

Find a Therapist

Directories

Open Path Collective: To find a therapist near you with sliding scale services
Therapy for Black Girls
Therapy for Black Men
Latinx Therapy
Inclusive Therapists: for social justice and intersectionality informed therapists
National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network
Find a Multicultural Therapist
Asian, Pacific Islander, and South Asian American Therapist Directory

Additional info via nmvvrc

You don’t have to navigate the recovery process alone! Finding the right therapist or counselor can make a big difference in your path to recovery. Visit NMVVRC “Find a Therapist”