Resources

Mental health doesn’t pick and chose; it affects everyone in very different ways from one another. With this growing problem, many don't have access to the resources needed when they are struggling. At Guardians MH, we have compiled a list of resources consisting of crisis contacts, organizations, non-profits, groups and state/federal agencies to make things as easy as possible. We also recommend using our RTS Library, a library of vetted resources by our clinical team, to make searching for the help you need more accessible.

Crisis resources

if you are in crisis contact one of the resources below. If you or others are in imminent danger, call 911 immediately.

988 lifeline

We can all help prevent suicide. The 988 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 in the United States.

Call or Text 988

Crisis Text Line

Crisis Text Line serves anyone, in any type of crisis, providing access to free, 24/7 support and information via a medium people already use and trust: text.

USA : text 741-741

Canada : text 686-868

UK: text 85258

211

211 is the most comprehensive source of locally curated social services information in the U.S. and Most of Canada.

Call, text, or chat with your local 211 to speak with a community resources specialist in your are who will help you find services and resources that are available to you.

Crisis & Suicide resources cont.

• Suicide and Crisis LifeLine: 988

• Deaf Hotline: 1-800-799-4TTY

• Self-Harm Hotline: 1-877-455-0628

Abuse resources

• RAINN: 1 (800) 656-4673

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1 (800) 799 –7233

• National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673

• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administrations (SAMHSA) : 1 (800) 662 –4357

• National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453

• Child Abuse Hotline / Dept of Social Services: 1-800-342-3720

LGBTQ resources

GLAAD

GLAAD rewrites the script for LGBTQ acceptance. As a dynamic media force, GLAAD tackles tough issues to shape the narrative and provoke dialogue that leads to cultural change. GLAAD protects all that has been accomplished and creates a world where everyone can live the life they love.

Below is a quick link to the GLAAD resources page.

The Trevor Project

The Trevor Project is the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) young people.

Below is a quick link to The Trevor Project resources page

CenterLink

CenterLink was founded in 1994 as a member-based coalition to support the development of strong, sustainable, LGBTQ community centers. A fundamental goal of CenterLink’s work is to strengthen, support, and connect LGBTQ community centers, and to help build the capacity of these centers to address the social, cultural, health, and political advocacy needs of LGBTQ community members across the country. CenterLink plays a vital role in addressing the challenges centers face by helping them to improve their organizational and service delivery capacity, access public resources, and engage their regional communities in grassroots social justice movements.

Below you will find a locator for a LGBT Center nearest you.

LGBTQ resources cont.

• Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860 / CANADA 877-330-6366

• Gay and Lesbian National Hotline: 1-888-843-4564

• Blackline: 1 (800) 604-5841

• The Anti-Violence Project (AVP): 212-714-1141

Harassment

• Games and Online Harassment Hotline: text INFO or SUPPORT to 23368

• Street Harassment: 855-897-5910

Substance Abuse

Alcoholics Anonymous: https://aa-intergroup.org

Narcotics Anonymous: https://www.na.org/meeting-search

Sex and Love Anonymous: https://www.slaafws.org

Recovery Centers of America: 844-242-7956

SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357