Here are some website links that you may find useful in learning more about mental health and available treatments.
Crisis Resources
National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988 (previously 1-800-273-TALK)
Crisis Text Line: text “HOME” to 741741 to text with a trained Crisis Counselor for free, 24/7 from anywhere in the US
Peer-Run Warm Line: non-emergency telephone or chat options for emotional support
Santa Clara County Suicide Prevention and Crisis Hotline: 1-855-278-4204
General Websites/Resources
American Psychological Association
Anxiety and Depression Association of America
Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
National Institute of Mental Health
Eating Disorders Resource Center
Career Test (Holland Code Model)
Mental Health and Wellness Free Resources (Kaiser)
Resources for those affected by the War in Ukraine
Psychological Support for Ukraine (Google form for those affected by the war who are interested in possibly free therapy services)
First Aid of the Soul (other resources)
Meditation/Relaxation
Meditation Resources (Kaiser)
Guided Meditations (Stanford)
Guided Meditations and Dharma Talks (Insight LA)
Free Guided Meditations App – Mindful (UCLA)
Audio files to practice Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (UCSD)
Free online Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Course
Stress Management
Stress Management Resources (Kaiser)
Stress Management (NAMI)
Mood, Anxiety, and Trauma
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Anxiety and Depression Association of America
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies
Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation
Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation of the San Francisco Bay Area
Sleep
Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine
Stanford University Sleep Disorders Clinics
Grief and Loss
Kara: Grief Support for Children, Teens, Families, and Adults
National Alliance for Grieving Children
Coping with Chronic Medical Conditions
Chronic Pain Treatment Programs in the Bay Area: HELP
Chronic Pain Toolkit: Oregon Pain Guidance
Eating Disorders Resource Center
UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine
Alcohol and Drug Addiction
National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA)
Project Know — Understanding Addiction
Support for Overcoming Substance Abuse — Start Your Recovery
Domestic Violence Resources
Domestic Violence Resource Center
National Resource Center on Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Resources for the County of Santa Clara
Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence (San Jose)
CORA — Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse (San Mateo)
YWCA of Silicon Valley — Domestic Violence Support Network
Love is Respect — empowering young people to prevent and end abusive relationships
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