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Depression Resources
Here you will find other depression self-help resources such as depression
related sites, hotlines, books, forums and chat rooms.
Please
contact us if you find a link that does not work or encounter questionable information on any site listed.
Crisis/Suicide Hotlines
Hotline: (800) 273-TALK (8255) OR (800)-SUICIDE (784-2433)
For Spanish Speakers: (888) 628-9454
TTY: (800) 799-4TTY (4889) |
Depression Related Organizations/Sites
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – Only federally funded
national hotline. Provides a 24 hour, toll-free, confidential crisis hotline
for anyone (you or a loved one) who may be suicidal or in psychological
crisis. Calls are routed to the nearest available crisis center in your
area. Get immediate suicide crisis support, mental health information and
referrals to services in your area.
Suicide/Crisis Hotline: (800) 273-TALK (8255)
Hotline for Spanish Speakers: (888) 628-9454
TTY Hotline: (800) 799-4TTY (4889)
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National Hopeline
Network – Provides a national, 24 hour, toll-free suicide prevention
hotline. Your call will be connected to the nearest certified crisis center.
You can also search for a crisis center nearest you in their online
directory.
Suicide Hotline:
(800)-SUICIDE (784-2433)
Kristin Brooks Hope Center
615 7th Street NE
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: 202.536.3200
Email (General Comments): info@hopeline.com
National
Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Public Information and Communications Branch
6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 8184, MSC 9663
Bethesda, MD 20892-9663
Main Local: (301) 443-4513
Main Toll Free: (866) 615-6464
TTY Local: (301) 443-8431
TTY Toll Free: (866) 415-8051
Fax: (301) 443-4279
Email: nimhinfo@nih.gov
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National Alliance on Mental
Illness (NAMI) – Largest national grassroots organization dedicated
to improving the lives of people with mental illness and their families.
Provides support, education, advocacy, and research for people living with
mental illness. Local chapters in every state.
2107 Wilson
Blvd., Suite 300
Arlington, VA 22201-3042
Phone: (703) 524-7600
TDD: (703)-516-7227
Fax: (703) 524-9094
Help Line: 800-950-NAMI (6264)
Email: info@nami.org
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Mental
Health American (formerly known as National Mental Health
Association) – One of the nation’s leading non-profit organization committed
to helping all people have better mental health. Provides advocacy and
information on mental health disorders, treatment, tests and screenings and
where to get help.
Mental Health
America
2000 N. Beauregard Street, 6th Floor
Alexandria, Virginia 22311
Main: (703) 684-7722
Main Toll Free: (800) 969-6MHA (6642)
TTY: (800) 433-5959
Fax: (703) 684-5968
Crisis Line: (800) 273-TALK (8255)
Email: Form on site
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Depression and Bipolar
Support Alliance (DBSA) – Nation’s leading non-profit organization
supporting individuals with depression and bipolar disorder. DBSA has an 800
information and referral line, over 1,000 support groups nationwide,
educational materials and programs. DBSA also supports research and promotes
advocacy for people living with mood disorders.
Depression and
Bipolar Support Alliance
730 N. Franklin Street, Suite 501
Chicago, Illinois 60610-7224
Toll free: (800) 826-3632
Fax: (312) 642-7243
Email: info@dbsalliance.org
iFred
2017-D Renard Ct.
Annapolis, MD 21401 USA
Phone: (410) 268-0044
Fax: (443) 782-0739
Email: info@ifred.org
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American Foundation for
Suicide Prevention – National organization focused on the prevention
of suicide. Provides education and research grants, programs for individuals
surviving loss from a suicide and advocacy for legislation to further
research and suicide prevention. Has local chapters across the country.
American
Foundation for Suicide Prevention
120 Wall Street, 22nd Floor
New York, NY 10005
Toll-free: (888) 333-AFSP
Phone: (212) 363-3500
Fax: (212) 363-6237
Email: inquiry@afsp.org
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American Association
of Suicidology (AAS) – Founded in 1968, a not-for-profit
organization dedicated to the understanding and prevention of suicide. AAS
promotes research, provides publications, public education and awareness,
training to professionals and support groups for survivors. AAS is a
national clearinghouse for information on suicide.
American
Association of Suicidology
5221 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20015
Phone: (202) 237-2280
Fax: (202) 237-2282
Email: info@suicidology.org
Depression Forums/Chat
Rooms
Books on Depression
(and Other Related Topics)
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