Mental Health & Wellness Resources
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Therapist Directories
www.manhattanalternative.com (NY only)
Therapist Hunting Tips
Write out 2-3 goals you have before scheduling a consult call
Ask if they offer sliding scale/reduced rate slots, or have any upcoming groups in the topic your interested in
Check back every few months in case they open up for new clients
Consult calls are free, intake sessions are usually not!
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Warmlines & Hotlines
Warmlines
A warmline is a 24/7 volunteer peer-run hotline that offers emotional support pre-crisis.
NAMI National Warmline Directory
NY: 1-888-692-9355, press 2 then 1
DC: 1-888-703-4357
Hotlines
A hotline is a 24/7 service staffed by trained professionals to address a mental health crisis and make immediate connections to aid
SAMHSA National Helpline
1-800-622-4357
US Suicide Prevention Helpline
1-800-273-8255
GLBT National Hotline
1-888-843-4564
Trans Lifeline
877-565-8860
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Wellness Tools
Everything is Awful and I’m Not Okay (PDF)
You Feel Like Sh*t: An Interactive Self-Care Guide
Calm Harm (app) - manage or resist self-harm
Super Better (app) - gameified app to increase resilience and good habits
Forum - Online peer support group directory, led by an experienced facilitator
TherapyTribe - Free online support community led by peer facilitators