Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Resources

While 1 in 5 people will experience a mental illness during their lifetime, everyone faces challenges in life that can impact their mental health. Mental Health  America’s Tools to Thrive series provides information, tips, and practical tools that everyone can use to improve their mental health and increase resiliency regardless of their situations.

Resources

Education
Mental Health America
National Alliance on Mental Illness
National Institutes of Mental Health
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
Additional mental health and substance use disorder education and resources, including Tools to Thrive.

Therapists
Find a therapist by patients’ insurance, age, and specific needs:
Psychology Today
Headway.co

Providers
Behavioral health providers in WKCCs High Value Specialists [HVS] network:
MindPath
Best Day Psych

Tips
How to Improve Mental Health
A MedlinePlus article with tips and resources.

Promote National Suicide Prevention Month
Conversation guides, social media tools, and resources.

By phone

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Call 800-273-8255
Text TALK to 741741
Conversation guides, social media tools, and resources for patients and providers.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call 988
The lifeline provides 24/7 free and confidential support for crisis and suicide prevention.

National Suicide Prevention Helpline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Free and confidential crisis and suicide prevention helpline.

Apps

Low or no-cost apps such as Headspace, InsightTimer, and Calm to help you use mental health management strategies.

Portal Access