The following links are listed to provide you with additional online mental health care information. Please also check the additional links provided for physical health for a more comprehensive understanding of your over-all well-being. The following is not meant to be a comprehensive list, nor is it an endorsement of the content of the sites.
Associations & Institutes
- American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
- American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
- American Counseling Association
- American Psychiatric Association
- American Psychological Association
- American Psychological Society
- Center for Mental Health Services
- Mental Health America
- MentalHealth.gov/
- National Institute of Mental Health
- National Mental Health Association
- National Eating Disorders Association
- National Sleep Foundation
- National Women’s Health Resource Center
- The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
- NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- World Federation for Mental Health
Suicide Awareness and Hotlines
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
- Suicide Awareness Voices of Education
- Suicide: Read This First
Depression
- Bipolar Disorder News – Pendulum.org
- Depression and How Therapy Can Help
- Depression Screening
- Depression Test, Symptoms of Depression, Signs of Depression
- Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
Anxiety Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Beyond OCD
- International OCD Foundation
- Obsessive Compulsive Information Center
- Trichotillomania Learning Center
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- National Center for PTSD
- Give an Hour— for veterans and their families
- National Center for PTSD Real Warriors (U.S. Department of Defense)— for veterans and their families
- The Gift From Within
- Sidran Institute
Addiction and Recovery
- Alcoholics Anonymous
- Alcoholics Anonymous Recovery Resources
- Center for On-Line Addiction
- Web of Addictions
Eating Disorders
Personality Disorders
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Child Abuse and Domestic Violence
- Childhelp USA®
- Questions and Answers about Memories of Childhood Abuse
- The National Domestic Violence Hotline Website
Developmental Disorders
Diagnosis
First Responders
This organization provides access to confidential, qualified mental health professionals serving the first responder community. If after looking over my site, you feel I would not be a good fit, these folks are a great resource to help you find the right therapist. They also host community events that are a lot of fun. All in all, a great organization and resource.
These are the folks I reach out to when my case load is full or I need more knowledge on how to support my responders. in addition to fantastic clinical services, they offer access to peer support, trainings, and family care.
This group was started by former police offer who saw the need for specialized peer support and resources for responders. Despite the name, it’s a great spot to find confidential meetings for responders of all stripes.
Veterans
Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255, Press 1 / Text 838255 or Confidential Chat
If you are in crisis or want to help a veteran who is, the Veteran Crisis Line is a solid first stop. Duane France did a great blog outlining how best to use the resource. In short, they do not immediately call the police and it does not always dump you to a voice mail. Check out Duane’s review or just call if you’re curious about how these folks can help.
This is a great site dedicated to providing information, resources, and access to help for veterans. Duane France is the main force behind the site and provides blogs and podcasts about veteran issues. I have been lucky enough to contribute to the content. If there is a topic relating to veteran mental health, Duane has likely put together information on it.
This is a grant funded center out in Aurora. They provide low cost therapy and psychological testing for veterans. If you’re on the east side of town, they are a low cost option for mental health care separate from the VA.
Medication
- DrugWatch.com provides up-to-date information about prescription and over-the-counter medications, including details about associated side effects.
- Drugalert.org is a comprehensive database with information and news alerts about potentially dangerous drugs currently on the market or previously available worldwide.