If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, please call or text the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988. Available 24/7 across the United States.
1-888-628-9454 en Español
“Like the lotus flower that is born out of mud, we must honor the darkest parts of ourselves and the most painful of our life’s experiences, because they are what allow us to birth our most beautiful self.” – Debbie Ford
Getting Low Cost Mental Health Care
Low Cost Options
Community Health Centers Find your local community health center. Most offer mental health services.
Thriving Mind South FL promotes access to effective, accountable and compassionate care for people with mental illnesses and substance use disorders. We fund and oversee a safety net of services for uninsured individuals in Miami-Dade and Monroe counties with support from the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, and other public and private sources.
Open Counseling Find affordable care near you.
Free Mental Health Services There are many resources available for mental health in the US. We provide listings of long term and short term mental health facilities.
Open Path Collective Nonprofit allows therapists to provide affordable, in-office and online psychotherapy sessions between $40 and $70 ($30 for student intern sessions)
Find Treatment Part of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, FindTreatment.gov is a website that allows you to search for sliding scale therapists and addiction treatment options who practice in cities across the nation. Rates will be determined by your income. There’s also an option to search for free services.
Mental Health America MHA’s programs and initiatives fulfill its mission of promoting mental health and preventing mental illness through advocacy, education, research and services. MHA’s national office and its 200+ affiliates and associates around the country work every day to protect the rights and dignity of individuals with lived experience and ensure that peers and their voices are integrated into all areas of the organization.
National Alliance on Mental Illness NAMI works to educate, support, advocate, listen and lead to improve the lives of people with mental illness and their loved ones.
Medicaid The single largest payer for mental health services in the United States and is increasingly playing a larger role in the reimbursement of substance use disorder services. Find out if you qualify.
Charlie Health Offers digital therapy for teens across the country with virtually no wait lists while making it accessible to people with low or no insurance coverage.
Resources
Below you will find a comprehensive list of videos & resources. All the content here is educational in purpose and is not intended to diagnose or treat anyone. We try our best to keep the list of resources updated.
Videos for Stress Relief
Meditation 101
So many of us have a misconception on this practice and this quick tutorial will help you understand meditation simply.
Qigong
Qigong (pronounced chee-gong) is an ancient Chinese exercise and healing technique that involves meditation, controlled breathing, and movement exercises.
Yoga for Back Pain
One of my favorite yoga videos online. Even if you don't have back pain, it is very soothing to do before bed.
Chair Yoga
A mindful chair yoga practice you can do anywhere.
Yoga for Anxiety & Stress
A simple and effective video that aids in releasing stress and anxiety.
Meditation for Detachment
Meditation for overthinking and worries.
Meditation for Letting Go
Meditation for anxiety, fear, and worries.
Educational Videos
The Effects of Childhood Trauma
This video shares the scientific research on childhood trauma across the lifespan.
What is Addiction?
A three-minute video on what addiction is from a different perspective. If you have or know anyone that experiences addiction, this video can provide clarity.
High Functioning Anxiety
12 things people with high functioning may do.
EMDR Therapy
Short video on what EMDR is and how it works.
The Cycle of Anxiety
Anxiety is a cycle that alternates between avoidance and short-term relief.
Anxiety Explained
Anxiety explained simply for children and adults.
How to Help a Grieving Friend
What not to say and what to say that can help someone through their grief journey.
Betrayal Bonds
Discusses the reasons why it is difficult to leave abusive/unhealthy relationships
Shame & Vulnerability
A short video explaining why shame is lethal
Mental Health Education
ACEs Connection Website News and information on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and how to connect to networks of ACE resources.
ACEs Aware For information on resources for trauma in children and adults as well as resources.
Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) provides information on prevention, treatment and symptoms of anxiety, depression, and related conditions.
The Balanced Mind Foundation guides families raising children with mood disorders to the answers, support and stability they seek. BMPN is a family-focused community for parents of children with mood disorders with 24/7 access to information and support.
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) In addition to support groups, CHADD has a section for parents which includes many helpful resources.
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) provides information and referrals on ADHD, including local support groups.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) provides information on bipolar disorder and depression, offers in-person and online support groups and forums.
International OCD Foundation provides information on obsessive compulsive disorders and treatment referrals.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization. They offer mental health education, support groups, advocacy, and has a helpline.
National Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (NCEED) provides up-to-date, reliable, and evidence-based information about eating disorders.
National Council for Behavioral Health Website The nation’s voice of mental health and addiction providers who care for 10 million adults and children.
National Eating Disorders Association The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders.
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) provides information on statistics, clinical trials, and research.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – Call 800-273-TALK (8255)
If you or someone you know is in crisis—whether they are considering suicide or not—please call the toll-free Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) to speak with a trained crisis counselor 24/7.
Schizophrenia and Related Disorders Alliance of America (SARDAA) offers Schizophrenia Anonymous self-help groups and toll-free teleconferences.
Sidran Institute helps people understand, manage, and treat trauma and dissociation; maintains a helpline for information and referrals.
The Jason Foundation helps youth with mental health conditions and is aimed at the prevention of suicide in youth. You can call or text their crisis text line: text go to 741-741
Treatment and Research Advancements for Borderline Personality Disorder (TARA) offers a referral center for information, support, education, and treatment options for BPD.
Zlibrary the world’s largest free library. Lots of books and articles to choose from.
Survivors of Domestic, Sexual,
& Intimate Partner Violence
National Domestic Violence Hotline 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, they provide essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse. Contacts to The Hotline can expect highly-trained, expert advocates to offer free, confidential, and compassionate support, crisis intervention information, education, and referral services in over 200 languages 800-799-SAFE (7233). They have an interactive guide to safety planning as well.
National Sexual Violence Resource Center The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) is the leading nonprofit in providing information and tools to prevent and respond to sexual violence.
National Sexual Assault Hotline – Call 800-656-HOPE (4673) Connect with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area that offers access to a range of free services. Crisis chat support is available at Online Hotline. Free help, 24/7.
No More Tears No more tears' mission is to assist and empower victims of human trafficking and domestic violence.
DOJ Office On Violence Against Women The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) provides federal leadership in developing the national capacity to reduce violence against women and administer justice for and strengthen services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN) RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE, online.rainn.org y rainn.org/es) in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country and operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.
Helping Survivors of Sexual Abuse & Domestic Violence
Helping survivors is an educational website with the goal of bringing awareness about sexual abuse, domestic violence, and safety.
Substance Use/Addiction Resources
Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous is an international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem. It is nonprofessional, self-supporting, multiracial, apolitical, and available almost everywhere. There are no age or education requirements. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about his or her drinking problem.
Narcotics Anonymous NA is a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. They are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. This is a program of complete abstinence from all drugs. There is only one requirement for membership, the desire to stop using.
Al-Anon/Ala-teen Al-Anon is a mutual support program for people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. By sharing common experiences and applying the Al-Anon principles, families and friends of alcoholics can bring positive changes to their individual situations, whether or not the alcoholic admits the existence of a drinking problem or seeks help. Alateen, a part of the Al-Anon Family Groups, is a fellowship of young people (mostly teenagers) whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking whether they are in your life drinking or not. By attending Alateen, teenagers meet other teenagers with similar situations. Alateen is not a religious program and there are no fees or dues to belong to it.
Adult Children of Alcoholics Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA)/Dysfunctional Families is a Twelve Step, Twelve Tradition program of people who grew up in dysfunctional homes. They meet to share their experience of growing up in an environment where there was abuse, neglect and trauma and how it shows up in their lives today. ACA aims to provide a safe, nonjudgmental environment that allows individuals to grieve their childhoods and conduct an honest inventory of themselves and their family—in order to (i) identify and heal core trauma, (ii) experience freedom from shame and abandonment, and (iii) become their own loving parents.
Dual Recovery Anonymous: Support for those who have both a mental health and alcohol/substance abuse condition.
Overeaters Anonymous Offer in-person, telephone, and online meetings for those struggling with overeating.
Nar-Anon/Nara-Teen It’s the same as Al-Anon/Alateen just that it serves families with drug addiction instead of alcohol addiction.
Co-Dependents Anonymous Co-Dependents Anonymous is a Fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. It is a program for those struggling with emotional dependency issues. The only requirement for membership is a desire for healthy and loving relationships. They support and share with each other the journey of self-discovery — learning to love the self.
Gamblers Anonymous Gamblers Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from a gambling problem.
Crystal Meth Anonymous Crystal Meth Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other, so they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from addiction to crystal meth. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using.
Sex Addicts Anonymous A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other so they may overcome their sexual addiction and help others recover from sexual addiction or dependency.
S-Anon International Family Groups Support groups for family and friends of people who have a sex addiction.
Dharma Recovery Recovery Dharma is a peer-led movement and community that is unified by our trust in the potential of each of us to recover and find freedom from the suffering of addiction. We believe that the traditional Buddhist teachings, often referred to as the Dharma, offer a powerful approach to healing from addiction and living a life of true freedom.
Smart Recovery SMART Recovery is an abstinence-oriented, not-for-profit organization for individuals with addictive problems. Our self-empowering, free mutual support meetings focus on ideas and techniques to help you change your life from one that is self-destructive and unhappy to one that is constructive and satisfying. SMART Recovery does not use labels like “addict” or “alcoholic.” We teach scientifically validated methods designed to empower you to change and to develop a more positive lifestyle.
SOS Sobriety Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) is a nonprofit network of autonomous, non-professional local groups, dedicated solely to helping individuals achieve and maintain sobriety/abstinence from alcohol and drug addiction, food addiction and more.
Women for Sobriety Women for Sobriety, Inc., is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping women discover a happy New Life in recovery from Substance Use Disorders.
Life Ring Secular Recovery LifeRing Secular Recovery is an abstinence-based, anonymous organization dedicated to providing a safe meeting space where you can experience a non-judgmental recovery conversation with your peers.
LGBTQ in Recovery GaL-AA (Gays and Lesbians in Alcoholics Anonymous) was established to serve and have the involvement of lesbians, gay men, and others in Alcoholics Anonymous, regardless of how they choose to identify themselves. In selecting the name, careful consideration was given to a variety of combinations. While the name only directly reflects gays and lesbians, they embrace all LGBT+ members of the AA fellowship.
She Recovers She Recovers Foundation is a global grassroots movement currently consisting of more than 325,000 women in or seeking recovery from substance use disorders, other behavioral health issues and/or life challenges. This lifeline organization connects women through its virtual platforms and in-person community networks, provides resources and supports women to develop their own holistic recovery patchworks, and empowers them to thrive and share their successes. All efforts are designed to end the stigma and shame of “being in recovery” so that more women can heal and grow. A focus on research enables the organization to establish a more robust evidence base related to the efficacy of non-traditional recovery pathways.
Yoga for 12 Step Recovery Y12SR is a holistic model to address the physical, mental and spiritual dis-ease of addiction. Informed by the latest research in neuroscience and trauma healing, Y12SR “connects the dots” by combining the somatic approach of yoga with the cognitive approach of the 12-step recovery model – the most well-known addiction recovery program in the world, with millions of active practitioners.
Refuge Recovery Refuge Recovery is a practice, a process, a set of tools, a treatment, and a path to healing addiction and the suffering caused by addiction. The main inspiration and guiding philosophy for the Refuge Recovery program are the teachings of Siddhartha (Sid) Gautama, a man who lived in India twenty-five hundred years ago. Sid became known as the Buddha, and his teachings became known as Buddhism. The Refuge Recovery program has adapted the core teachings of the Buddha as a treatment of addiction.
Medication Assisted Recovery (MARA) Medication-Assisted Recovery Anonymous is a support group of people who believe in the value of medication as a means to recovery. They understand that individual needs may not be the same; there backgrounds may not be the same; there futures may not be the same. However, there desire to live a safe lifestyle joins them together. Non-judgement is their code.