A List of Mental Health & Therapy Resources

WELLNESS

May 28

Hey Everyone,

I hope you’re doing well today. As some of you guys may or may not know, mental health and wellness are two topics I’m passionate about. Particularly, mental health in Black and other POC communities. For me, education on the importance of practicing mental health wasn’t something I grew up with. It wasn’t until I entered my late 20s, that I decided to take the plunge and better my mental health through therapy. Since then, it’s become one of my most asked questions. How did I find my therapist? What resources do I use? How can I afford therapy sessions? The list goes on.

Below I gathered a list of resources for mental health assistance and therapy options. Some of these were recommended through close peers, therapists, and personal research. I tried to make the list as detailed as possible. There are so many organizations, websites, and tools out there to help you. All you have to do is ask for help. Please know that asking for help, is one of the most courageous things you can do. You’re not alone.

I hope this list helps get you started on your mental health journey. It’s incredible to see the way your life can and will change when you start prioritizing yourself.

Sliding Scale Sessions -
While therapy sessions are quite expensive, I wanted to mention the option for sliding scale sessions. What exactly is that? A sliding scale is a type of fee structure therapists sometimes use to give people with fewer resources a lower fee. Many therapists offer the option by calculating what your session fee will be based on your expenses, dependents, and monthly income. This does get tricky with insurance, should you choose to have it covered by your insurance vs paying out of pocket. I encourage you to read more on sliding scales here. I personally pay out of pocket on a sliding scale base, so it is possible! You can also type in sliding scale therapy and your location to see what options are available to you. As well as asking a therapist you may be interested in if they offer a sliding scale. There’s no harm in asking.
Therapy Apps - Being that we’re in a pandemic, the majority of therapists have switched their sessions to virtual ones via Zoom or Facetime. Additionally, there are a number of apps you can use to talk to someone and/or if you can’t afford individual sessions.
Mental Health Resources For Specific Groups - There are a ton of groups and organizations that offer therapy assistance based on specific communities. Please see a list of the ones I’ve come across below.
1. LA LGBT Center
2. Therapy For Black Girls - includes a database of black therapists
3. Black Girls Smile - List of Resources
4. BEAM - Black Virtual Therapist Network
5. Nami; National Alliance on Mental Illness - They Focus on different communities, such as African Americans, Asian Americans, and more.
6. Therapy for Latinx - includes a database of Latinx therapists
7. Latinx Therapy
8. Vets - Military OneSource
9. Open Path Collective - Therapy sessions between $30-$80. Online Options are available.
10. WILA - Wright Institute Los Angeles - WILA is an organization that provides affordable therapy for people in Los Angeles. They offer both individual, family, couples, and group therapy options. They also offer a safe space and training for survivors of sexual harassment specific to the entertainment industry. Session fees vary but based on recommendations from my peers they start at around $25 per session depending on the type.
11. PostPartum
12. Grief Support Group
13. Heal Grief Programs & Groups
14. FOR A GENERAL SUPPORT GROUP DATABASE: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/groups
  Anxiety and Depression Association of America Support Groups Database
15. Cali Options: Southern California C ounseling Center, The Maple Counseling Center,
16. Dual Recovery Anonymous
17. Emotions Anonymous
Hotlines - If you’re not ready to commit to individual sessions or cannot afford a session, there are hotlines you can try as well.
1. Adolescent Suicide Hotline
  800-621-4000
2. Adolescent Crisis Intervention & Counseling
  1-800-999-9999
3. AIDS National Hotline
  1-800-342-2437
4. CHADD-Children & Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
  Website
  1-866-200-8098
5. Child Abuse Hotline
  800-422-4453
6. Cocaine Help Line
  1-800-COCAINE (1-800-262-2463)
7. Domestic Violence Hotline
  800-799-7233
8. Domestic Violence Hotline
  1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224
9. Drug & Alcohol Treatment Hotline
  800-662-HELP
10. Ecstasy Addiction
  1-800-468-6933
11. Gay & Lesbian National Hotline
  Website
  1-888-THE-GLNH (1-888-843-4564)
12. Global Suicide Hotline Resources Via WhatsApp
  Link
13. Trevor HelpLine Suicide Prevention
  Website
  1-866-488-7386
14. Healing Woman Foundation (Abuse)
  1-800-477-4111
15. Help Finding a Therapist
  1-800-THERAPIST (1-800-843-7274)
16. Incest Awareness Foundation
  1-888 -547-3222
17. Learning Disabilities – (National Center For)
  1-888-575-7373
18. National Alliance on Mental Illness
  Website
  1-800-950-6264 or text “NAMI” to 741741
19. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
  Website
  1-800-273-8255
  1-800-799-4889 (Spanish)
20. National Domestic Violence Hotline
  Website
  1-800-799-7233
21. National Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
  Website
  1-800-662-4357
22. National Drug Helpline
  Website
  1-844-289-0879
23. National Eating Disorders
  Website
  (800) 931-2237
24. Panic Disorder Information Hotline
  800- 64-PANIC
25. Post Abortion Trauma
  1-800-593-2273
26. Project Inform HIV/AIDS Treatment Hotline
  800-822-7422
27. Rape (People Against Rape)
  1-800-877-7252
28. Rape, Abuse, Incest, National Network (RAINN)
  1-800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673)
29. Runaway Hotline
  800-621-4000
30. Self-Injury (Information only)
  (NOT a crisis line. Info and referrals only)
  1-800-DONT CUT (1-800-366-8288
31. Sexual Assault Hotline
  1-800-656-4673
32. Sexual Abuse – Stop It Now!
  1-888-PREVENT
33. STD Hotline
  1-800-227-8922
34. Suicide Prevention Lifeline
  1-800-273-TALK
35. Suicide & Crisis Hotline
  1-800-999-9999
36. Suicide Prevention – The Trevor HelpLine
  (Specializing in gay and lesbian youth suicide prevention).
  1-800-850-8078
37. US Trans lifeline
  Website
  (877) 330-6366
38. SAMHSA Treatment Referral Helpline
  Website
  (800) 622-HELP (4357)
39. Teen Helpline
  1-800-400-0900
40. Teen Dating Abuse Helpline
  1-866-331-9474 or 1-866-331-8453 (TTY)
41. Victim Connect
  1-855-4-VICTIM
42. Youth Crisis Hotline
  800-HIT-HOM

I hope this list helps you. Additionally, here is an interesting article from the National Insitute of Mental heath on the pros and cons of seeking mental health support online. In the meantime, will you help me grow this list? Am I missing any important ones?

Thank you!

Courtney

Sources: SGV Hotline Numbers, Greatist, Radical Transformation Project, Samhsa