Mental Health Resources

YOUTH, TEENS, SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

This is a confidential, toll-free, 24-hour suicide prevention hotline. Call 1-800-273-TALK to receive counseling and local referrals.


U.S. Department of Health & Human Services — Mental Health in Adolescents

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Adolescent Health offers information about adolescent mental health across states, adolescent mental health disorders and access to care.

The Jed Foundation

The Jed Foundation is an organization committed to the mental and emotional health of college students and preventing suicide among this population. The foundation runs several free online self-assessment and resource programs for students and campuses. It offers training tools for campus professionals to improve their mental health services for students.

U.S. Government — Youth Mental Health

This is a hub of government information about youth mental health issues, including substance abuse, LGBT issues, bullying and homelessness.

UCLA — Center for Mental Health in Schools and Student Learning Support

The UCLA Center for Mental Health in Schools created the School Mental Health Project, an online collection of tools, research, publications and resources for school practitioners and professionals.

Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) – Online Resources 

The Anxiety and Depression Association of America raises public and professional awareness, promotes research advancement and provides referrals for children and adults with anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorders and related disorders. The website provides information about these conditions, their treatment and resources for professionals.

Freedom from Fear

This is the website of the nonprofit advocacy organization Freedom from Fear. It contains a wealth of research-based information and treatment referrals for anxiety and depression.

National Eating Disorders Association

The National Eating Disorders Association is a nonprofit supporting people with eating disorders and their families. It provides an information and referral helpline, extensive information about eating disorder prevention, treatment and recovery, as well as handouts and toolkits for parents, coaches and educators, and forums for discussion and stories of recovery. The website is also available in Spanish.

Proud2Bme

An online community for teens that encourages healthy body image.

Teen Health & Wellness

A list of hotlines for teens facing issues ranging from bullying and abuse to drugs and eating disorders.