Resources
Below are resources from national and local organizations devoted to mental health and wellbeing.
Emergency Mental Health Support
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or suicidepreventionlifeline.org
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Crisis Text Line
Text HELLO to 741741 - Free, 24/7, Confidential
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988 in Indiana
As of July 16, 2022, 988 is now live as a new national three-digit dialing code for reaching the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
Mental Health Resources
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Be Well Indiana
Be Well Indiana helps managing mental health across our state and communities.
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Warmline
A warmline is a non-crisis talk line where consumers can call once a day to talk with a peer who is also in recovery with mental health challenges.
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The Peyton Riekhof Foundation
This inspiring foundation over at HSE has helped build mental health initiatives in real, practical ways.
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ZAMWELL
ZAMWELL is a great website with local Indianapolis resources in the field of mental health.
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Indiana Suicide Prevention
Here is a local Indiana resource on suicide. It provides resources to help anyone in need of mental health support.
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The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
This national foundation is a great resource to find stories from others who have struggled with suicide.
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Indiana AFSP
The work of Indiana AFSP focuses on eliminating the loss of life from suicide in Hoosiers locally.
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Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC)
The Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) provides a virtual learning lab designed to help state and community-level partnerships build and improve more effective prevention efforts.
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After a Suicide: Toolkit for School
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and the Suicide Prevention Resource Center Release Second Edition of After a Suicide: Toolkit for Schools.
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Top 10 Findings from Suicide Research
Learn what the most recent research says about suicide prevention by visiting the link below.
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The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project provides information & support to LGBTQ young people 24/7, all year round.
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Mental Health America of Indiana
Indiana’s leading mental health and substance use advocacy organization, dedicated to providing overall mental wellness and recovery for all Hoosiers.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mental Health
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Please visit this link for a great resource on what to say: https://www.datocms-assets.com/12810/1588687098-if-someone-tells-you-they-re-thinking-about-suicide.pdf
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Here’s a great blog post written by a local therapist in Indy: https://www.thebravelifetherapy.com/blog/how-to-find-a-therapist
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Check out the Stanley Brown Safety Plan. Here is the link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/stanley-brown-safety-plan/id695122998?platform=iphone