Mental Health Resources and Information

• Find Help and Treatment: Use SAMHSA’s Treatment Locator Tool to find mental health resources or consult with a primary care physician.
• Psychology Help Center: Review resources and information shared by the American Psychological Association (APA).
• Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Glossary: Learn more about mental health issues and key terms.
• Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8355): “We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline 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.”

Campus and Employer Resources

Colleges and Universities have onsite resources that are available to students, faculty and staff. Many non-academic employers also provide similar services as a part of their employee benefits. These resources may be referred to as one of the following:

• College/University Counseling Center
• Campus Psychological Services
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Campus Groups
• Office of the Dean of Students
• Office of Disability Services/Office of Accessibility and Accommodation 
• Peer Counselors/Peer Support Services

Federal Government Resources

• ADA--Facts About the American with Disabilities Act
• EEOC--Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: Know your rights
• National Institutes of Mental Health (NIMH)
  • NIMH Mental Health Information
  • NIMH Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Information
  • NIMH Suicide Prevention Resources
    • Resource Page
    • Reports and Publications
    • FAQ
• Office of Minority Health (OMH) Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
• OMH Minority Population Profiles (Overview)
  • American Indian/Alaska Natives
  • Asian Pacific Americans
  • Black/African Americans
  • Hispanic/Latino Americans
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

This site has a substantial list of resources and links to data and reports. “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.”

Relevant Associations and Societies

• American Counselors Association (ACA)
• Society of Counseling Psychology—American Psychology Association
• American Psychology Association (APA)
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
• Association for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Issues in Counseling (ALGBTIC)

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