Support at Your Fingertips

It is essential to keep in mind that taking care of yourself is a constant process and that it takes fortitude to ask for assistance and support from other people. There are resources available to assist you on your road toward wellness. Whether you are looking for information, support, or intervention in a crisis, there are options available to you.

Those who are looking for information and help for self-care and well-being have access to a variety of services, in addition to hotlines, including the following:

Community health clinics typically provide therapy and counseling services at a price that is either affordable or at a cost that is quite low. There are also online resources, such as Psychology Today and GoodTherapy, that allow you to look for registered therapists in your area.

Assistance groups: Individuals who are interested in gaining support and making connections can join one of the many support groups that are available, such as those offered by Alcoholics Anonymous or Nami.

Articles, videos, and podcasts are just some of the online tools that can be found to assist with self-care and overall wellness that can be found on the internet. People who are interested in enhancing their well-being have access to a multitude of knowledge and resources through websites such as Mindful, Psychology Today, and Happify.

It is essential to keep in mind that taking care of yourself is a constant process and that it takes fortitude to ask for assistance and support from other people. There are resources available to assist you on your road toward wellness. Whether you are looking for information, support, or intervention in a crisis, there are options available to you.

In a crisis?

Here are some resources dedicated to individual situations:

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): Helpline: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) www.nami.org

• Crisis Text Line: Text "HELLO" to 741741 www.crisistextline.org

• The Trevor Project (Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention for LGBTQ+ Youth): 1-866-488-7386 www.thetrevorproject.org

• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) www.samhsa.gov

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY) www.thehotline.org