These Hotlines and Groups Provide Mental Health Help for Almost Everything
If you think you have a mental health problem but don’t feel ready to find a therapist (or aren’t sure if your insurance will cover ), a support group or hotline is a good place to start looking for help. …
Greatist has compiled a core list of mental health resources to fill the gap between inaction and seeking professional help. They suggest using these resources instead of seeing a therapist, but we say why not both? Many of these groups can help you understand if you need professional help and how to get it.
For example, there is the National Suicide Prevention Line , several hotlines for GLBT people who face difficult problems (including one specifically for young people), and hotlines for victims of crime and domestic violence.
There are addictive support groups on the list, including secular ones like LifeRing, which don’t adhere to the usual 12-step format. There are also support groups for grief, depression, eating disorders, and PTSD, to name just a few. Follow the link below for a complete listing, which also includes websites and apps that can help.
81 Awesome Mental Health Resources When You Can’t Afford a Therapist | Great
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