“People just felt like I was ready to snap. I remember being a teenager and tearing apart my room. I remember people saying, “Why are you so angry?”
– Allen
Information and Resources for Depression & Suicide
Government
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
The largest scientific organization in the world dedicated to research focused on the understanding, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders and the promotion of mental health.
http://menanddepression.nimh.nih.gov/
Call toll-free: 1-866-615-6464
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
A free phone line that will connect you with a live crisis worker 24/7.
http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
A part of the federal government, SAMHSA offers a program that helps people find mental health services near them.
http://www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/databases/
Call toll free: 1-800-789-2647
Advocacy Organizations with Community Affiliates
Active Minds on Campus
Dedicated to the mental health of college students, this organization serves as the young adult voice in mental health advocacy on more than fifty college campuses.
http://www.activemindsoncampus.org
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
AFSP is the only national not-for-profit organization exclusively dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research and education, and to reaching out to people with mood disorders and those affected by suicide
http://www.afsp.org
Call toll free: 1-888-333-AFSP
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
Free information on depression and bipolar disorder as well as listings to over 1000 patient support groups across the country.
http://www.dbsalliance.org
Call toll free: 1-800-826-3632
Families for Depression Awareness
Helping families recognize and cope with depressive disorders to get people well and prevent suicides.
http://www.familyaware.org
Mental Health America
MHA has more than 320 affiliates nationwide, and is the country’s leading nonprofit dedicated to helping ALL people live mentally healthier lives.
http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net
Call toll free: 1-800-969-6MHA (6642)
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
NAMI is a national organization in over 1100 local communities across the country who join together to meet the NAMI mission through advocacy, research, support, and education.
http://www.nami.org
Call toll free: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
