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Can I just tell you how awesome you are for taking your mental health seriously? Clicking on this pamphlet is taking a huge step toward finding a balanced, healthy mental wellness.Just remember:
Life can get rough sometimes, no matter who you are or where you're at. There's absolutely NO shame in asking for help- we ALL need it!The following pages are resources compiled by lots of people who care about you, and want you to know that despite how bad today may be, YOU MATTER and DESERVE a greater tomorrow.Click on the links below, sorted between the US and Internationally. Special/additional resources are also included.**********
Stateside: Free/lowcost mental health resources
These resources are available to those inside of the United States who are looking for free or low-cost therapy or mental health resources.For a short-term solution, text TWITCH to 741741 to connect with a trained Crisis Counselor in the U.S. This resource is a free, 24/7, confidential service run by Take This. If you're unable to text, you can call or webchat them here.Below are some additional therapy or listening services available:
Other Solutions
If the above services don't quite work for you, don't give up! There are many other solutions out there, and we urge you to try the following:
Try local universities- people going for degrees need to do a certain amount of (low-cost/free) clinical hours!
Check with your employer for an EAP (Employer Assistance Program)
Call Your Health Insurance to ask for assistance**********
International: Free/lowcost mental health resources
These resources are available to our friends outside of the US who are looking for free or low-cost therapy or mental health resources.Below are some short term and long term therapy or listening services available:
Note About Better Help: Better Help is US-based Counselors and Therapists who can help people located outside of the US, however, most have hours based on US Timezones. Make sure you double-check/compare time-zones before booking a Better Help session!Other Solutions
If the above services don't quite work for you, don't give up! There are many other solutions out there, and we urge you to try the following:
Try local universities- people going for degrees need to do a certain amount of (low-cost/free) clinical hours!
Check with your employer for an EAP (Employer Assistance Program)
Call Your Health Insurance to ask for assistance**********
Stateside: Crisis/Emergency Situation Resources
You are so strong and courageous to take this step towards seeking the help you deserve. Please utilize these resources to help you through a difficult time. Remember that you are loved and cared for!These resources are available to those inside of the United States who are looking for free crisis or emergency situation counseling.The Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a free, confidential, 24/7 service dedicated to being there for you in your time of need. Do not hesitate to reach out to them in the following ways:
By phone, at the 1-800-273-8255 hotline
Through webchat here
If you're looking for a crisis texting service, consult crisis textline here.**********
International: Crisis/Emergency Situation Resources
You are so strong and courageous to take this step towards seeking the help you deserve. Please utilize these resources to help you through a difficult time. Remember that you are loved and cared for!These resources are available to those outside of the US who are looking for free crisis or emergency situation counseling.
Find a HelplineAvailable in the Americas, Asia, Europe, Oceania, and Africa- Helpline is a free service that helps connect you to a counselor, peer, or volunteer who will support you during this time.
The Calm Zone (UK)The Calm Zone is available to our friends in the UK, and has an available Helpline and Chat open from 5pm to midnight every day of the year. They also provide additional resources.
Suicide Prevention (CA)The Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a free, confidential, 24/7 service for our friends in Canada.
Helping a Loved One
If someone you know needs mental health resources, or you are afraid they are in crisis, Take This offers plenty of resources for you to share or consult with, as well as offer the helpline for chatting.Take This**********
Additional/special resources
The Trevor ProjectA crisis intervention foundation offering support services to LGBTQIA+ youths.
Trans Lifeline (US and Canada)A support hotline run by trans people, for trans people. They take both crisis and non-crisis communications.
Twitch CaresFantastic information and resources are provided by Twitch, for both streamers and viewers alike.