YOUR MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS.
Seeking mental health support can feel overwhelming—especially when you’re unsure where to start.
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, I’ve put together a list of resources to make the process a little easier. Each section includes a brief overview to help you quickly identify what kind of support is available and where to find it.
Your mental health matters.
Here’s to taking an important step toward a healthier, stronger, better version of you.
NEW YORK
New York State Resources
This website is a list of mental health resources for New York State.
https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/resources/publications/
These websites are for getting help with mental health, addiction, and health equity.
https://www.health.ny.gov/community/special_needs/services/mental_health.htm
https://www.health.ny.gov/community/health_equity/
https://my.omh.ny.gov/analytics/saw.dll?dashboard
Nassau County Government resources
This website is a list of treatment centers in Nassau County.
https://nassauda.org/234/Treatment
This is Nassau County's behavioral health mobile crisis hotline and suicide prevention websites.
https://www.askarcnassau.com/1700/Crisis-Hotline-Services
https://www.askarcnassau.com/2202/Suicide-Prevention
This is Nassau County’s training program for behavioral health.
https://www.askarcnassau.com/2199/Behavioral-Health-Awareness-Training-Edu
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
A national 24/7 hotline offering free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention, and crisis resources
Nassau County Behavioral Health Helpline:
516-227-TALK (8255)
Offers 24/7 support for individuals in crisis.
Nassau County Mobile Crisis Team:
516-227-8255
Available daily from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM, this team offers on-site intervention and evaluation for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis
Nassau County locations
These locations provide addiction services.
https://friendsofbridge.org/about/
https://nassauda.org/291/New-Hope-Crisis-Center
These locations provide mental health services in Nassau County.
https://northshorechildguidance.org/problems-we-address/
Suffolk County Government Resources
This website is Suffolk County’s directory of behavioral services and mental health services.
https://suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/Health-Services/Mental-Hygiene
https://suffolkstopaddiction.org/
https://www.suffolkcountysheriffsoffice.com/mental-health-links?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 for immediate assistance.
Response Crisis Center: (631) 751-7500 : Offers 24/7 support for individuals in crisis.
Suffolk County Locations
These locations provide mental health services and counseling.
MARYLAND
Maryland State Resources
These sites are Maryland’s government behavioral Health Administration and suicide and crisis lifeline.
https://health.maryland.gov/bha/pages/index.aspx
https://health.maryland.gov/bha/Pages/988md.aspx
This Maryland government site is for overdose response and resources.
https://stopoverdose.maryland.gov/
This Maryland government site is for primary behavioral health and early intervention.
https://health.maryland.gov/bha/Pages/Child,Adolescent%20and%20Young%20Adult%20Services.aspx
Prince George’s Government Resources
These sites are Prince George’s County's behavioral health resources and local behavioral health authority.
https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/health/behavioral-health
This site is the National Alliance on Mental Health.
These sites provide therapy resources.
These site provides Prince George’s students with mental and physical tele-health resources.
https://getstarted.hazel.co/district/pgcps
https://health.maryland.gov/bha/Documents/Youth%20Mental%20Health%201-pager.pdf
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988
Call or text 988 anytime to connect with trained crisis counselors for mental health, substance use, or emotional distress support.
Prince George’s County Crisis Response Team
301-429-2185
Offers mobile crisis intervention and support services.
Community Crisis Services, Inc. (CCSI)
301-864-7130
Provides 24/7 crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and support services.
Domestic Violence Hotline
301-731-1203
24/7 support for individuals experiencing domestic violence
Prince George’s locations
This site provides grief resources.
https://robertashouse.org/programs/
These sites provide mental health service providers.
https://988min.org/substance-use-resources/?search_page=1
https://thesantegroup.org/where-we-work/prince-georges-county-md/
https://www.voachesapeake.org/locations/prince-georges-behavioral-health/
Montgomery County Government Resources
These websites are resources available through Montgomery County
https://montgomerycountymd.gov/hhs/
https://www3.montgomerycountymd.gov/311/Solutions.aspx?SolutionId=1-4MTMW7&utm_source=chatgpt.com
https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HHS-Program/BHCS/BHCSLBHA.html
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988
National 24/7 hotline offering free and confidential support for people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
Montgomery County Crisis Center:
240-777-4000
Offers free crisis services 24/7 via phone or in person at 1301 Piccard Drive, Rockville. No appointment needed.
Crisis Text Line
Text “NAMI” to 741741
Provides 24/7 free, confidential crisis counseling via text
Montgomery County Locations
These locations provide mental health services and screenings.
FEDERAL RESOURCES
Federal Resources
These federal sites are for substance abuse and mental health services and the national crisis hotline.
https://www.samhsa.gov/resource/dbhis/us-department-health-human-services-hhs
These sites are for the national institute of mental health and the United States Office of Personal Management.
WEBSITES, APPS, & BOOKS
Websites
These websites are to help anyone looking for a therapist.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
https://therapyforblackgirls.com/
https://latinxtherapy.com/therapists/
https://resourceguide.borislhensonfoundation.org/
APPS
These apps are several tools you can use on your mental health journey.
PTSD Coaching
Calm App
Headspace: Meditation & Sleep
Talkspace Therapy and Support
Clarity: CBT Self Help Journal
Moodtools
Books
These are a great read for anyone trying to learn more about trauma, overthinking, and ADHD.
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.
Driven to Distraction: Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder From Childhood Through Adulthood
by Edward M. Hallowell, M.D. and John J, Ratey, M.D.
It Didn’t Start With You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle
by Mark Wolynn
But What Will People Say: Navigating Mental Health, Identity, Love, and family between culture
by Sanaj Kaur Kohli
Stop Overthinking: 23 Techniques to Relieve Stress, Stop Negative Spirals, Declutter Your Mind, and Focus on the Present (The Path to Calm)
by Nick Trenton
Out of Your Mind: A Journal and Coloring Book to Distract Your Anxious Mind (Anxiety Journaling and Coloring Series)
by Dani DiPirro
101 Relaxing: Amazing Adults Coloring Book with Stress Relieving Designs Animals, Mushroom, Landscape, House, Birds, Flowers For Anxiety Relief and Relaxation
by Lauren Kay