NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for those affected by mental illness. They provide education on mental health, lead public awareness events, offer a toll-free helpline, and more!
Subjects
Wellness
Fact Sheets and Self-Help Tools
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Self-Help Websites
Mental Health America
Mental Health America (MHA) advances the mental health and well-being of all people living in the U.S. through public education, research, advocacy and public policy, and direct service.
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VeryWell Mind
Verywell Mind is a mental health and wellness platform that provides reliable, compassionate, and up-to-date information on various mental health topics like stress management, self-improvement, sleep and meditation, seeking therapy, healthy relationships and more! Their mission is to help you prioritize your mental health and find balance.
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National Institute of Mental Health
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is the lead federal agency for research on mental disorders. Their mission is to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through basic and clinical research, paving the way for prevention, recovery, and cure.
Click here for NIMH's article on "Caring for Your Mental Health"
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The Mental Health Coalition
The Mental Health Coalition (MHC) was formed with a mission to work together with like-minded communities to destigmatize mental health and empower access to vital resources and necessary support for all. They provide tools and guides on various mental health topics.
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Help Guide
HelpGuide.org is an independent nonprofit that runs one of the world’s leading mental health websites. Their team is dedicated to providing people with empowering, evidence-based tools and resources. Find trustworthy information on mental health and wellness, relationships, aging, meditation and more.
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LGBTQIA+ Support
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Open Door
Need a safe space to explore your identity and express your true self? You are not alone! Open Door is ESSC's LGBTQ+ support group for the people who utilize our services. They provide ongoing support and education to the community on LGBTQ+ culture, language, inclusion, and history. Join in on their virtual conversations every...
- 1st Tuesday of the month at 10:00am
- 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:00pm
*Dates and times are subject to change based on attendees' needs.
Please call or e-mail Open Door to join!
Mindfulness and Meditation
Additional Resources
Telephone Lines
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Institute on Aging Friendship Line
24-hour toll-free Friendship Line is the only accredited crisis line in the country for people aged 60 years and older, and adults living with disabilities.
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Peer-Run Warm Line:
Non-emergency resource for anyone in California seeking emotional support, run by the San Francisco Mental Health Association