There are lots of ways to help yourself, your friends or your peers who may be experiencing mental health challenges.  Check below for resources to help YOU take action, because one person can make a difference!

  1. TAKE A MENTAL HEALTH SCREENING TEST
  1. GET HELP (FOR YOU OR A FRIEND)
    • Crisis Text Line – text “HOME” to 741-741
    • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
    • Teen Lifeline is a hotline specifically for teens: 800-248-8336 (TEEN)
    • 7cups.com offers support online from therapists and trained listeners
    • SAMHSA Treatment Referral Helpline –1‑877‑SAMHSA7 (1‑877‑726‑4727)
  1. JOIN or START A SUPPORT GROUP
    • NAMI Connection will help you find free support groups in your area
    • Here are resources for starting an Active Minds chapter on your campus
    • Start your own group. Here is an example of a peer support group called JoinRiseBe from Connecticut.
  1. TAKE A TRAINING
  1. TALK ABOUT IT
    • Person to person
      • For more great tips, visit the Born This Way Foundation’s org .
      • Time to Change is a group from the UK that has even more tips for talking.
      • Want inspiration from down under? Visit RUOK? for stories about how a conversation can make a difference.
    • With a group
      • OK2TALK is an online community for teens and young adults struggling with mental health to share stories of challenges, hope and recovery.