Unfortunately, too many people out there suffering with mental illnesses don't know where to go or what to do. They feel as if there are no resources out there that can help them. So we wanted to make sure we support you all as best as we possibly can. Here are the resources that I have come across this past year:

San Diego County Specific Resources

San Diego County Access and Crisis Line (24 hours):  1-888-727-7240

NAMI San Diego Helpline:  1-800-523-5933

Live Chat SD County Mental Health:  http://omnidigital.uhc.com/SDChat/

National Resources

Call 2-1-1 to speak with a live person 24/7 that can help you find food, housing, health care, and other basic needs.

National Suicide Hotline:  800-273-8255

Trevor Project Hotline (LBGTQIA+):  1-866-488-7386

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

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Health) National Hotline:  1-800-950-6264 or text “HELPLINE” to 62640

Mental Health America contact  crisis support, call/text 988 or chat http://988lifeline.org, or text MHA to 741741

SAMHSA ( Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration) In crisis? Call/text 988 or chat http://988Lifeline.org. http://SAMHSA.gov/privacy

www.wannatalkaboutit.com

Psychologytoday.com and Goodtherapy.org provide insurance-covered mental health services.

Addiction Help: http://www.addictionhelp.com

International Resources

Anxiety UK  Helpline:  03444 775 774 or ‘Ask Anxia’ at http://anxietyuk.org.uk

Call SANEline 0300 304 7000 open 4-10pm daily http://sane.org.uk/support

[SANE also has a call-back service where you can leave them a voice message on 0300 124 7900 giving them your first name and phone number, and they will call you back within a few days]