Help is available to you no matter where you are. The national and local groups, tools, and resources below can assist you and your loved ones in dealing with depression, grief, or other mental illnesses.
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States. The Lifeline is comprised of a national network of over 200 local crisis centers, combining custom local care and resources with national standards and best practices. Call 988 or Text 988 to be connected with a trained counselor.
Offered by TriCity Family Services, the online mental health screening is designed to provide a safe and anonymous way for individuals to check in on their mental health. The screenings also provide an assessment of the user’s mental health, information on whether the user’s assessment results are consistent with a mental health disorder, an overview of the signs and symptoms of treatable mental health disorders, and access to local, quality treatment options.Looking for more advice and information? Check out our currated list of mental health reads and make sure to stop by the Library to find even more mental health books on display throughout the month of September.
