These links can help patients with self-care, education, crisis support, and access to mental health tools outside of appointments.

 

1. Crisis Support Resources

Links to hotlines and emergency mental health services:

• Suicide Prevention Lifeline: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741, www.crisistextline.org

• SAMHSA’s National Helpline: www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

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2. Mental Health Education Resources

Links to reputable mental health information and articles:

• National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): www.nimh.nih.gov

• American Psychiatric Association (APA): www.psychiatry.org

 

3. Substance Abuse and Addiction Resources

For patients struggling with substance use disorders:

• Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): www.aa.org

• SMART Recovery: www.smartrecovery.org

• SAMHSA Substance Use Resources: www.samhsa.gov

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4. Domestic Violence

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org

• City of Chicago Office of Domestic Violence: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fss/provdrs/dom_violence/svcs/domestic_violencehelpline.html

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5. Narcissistic Abuse

• Narcissist Abuse Support: https://narcissistabusesupport.com/resources

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6. Self-Help and Mindfulness Tools

Links to mindfulness apps, guided meditation, and mental wellness exercises:

• Headspace: www.headspace.com

• Calm: www.calm.com

• Insight Timer: www.insighttimer.com

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7. Local and Community Resources

Links to local mental health providers, support groups, or community centers offering therapy or counseling services:

• Chicago Local Resources: https://mentalhealth.chicago.gov/find-mental-health-support

• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI Illinois): https://namiillinois.org/illinois-department-human-service-division-mental-health-community-based-programs-services/

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8. Patient Assistance Programs

Links to financial aid resources for medications or therapy:

• NeedyMeds: www.needymeds.org

• RxAssist: www.rxassist.org

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9. Family and Caregiver Support

Resources specifically for families and caregivers of patients:

• Family Caregiver Alliance: www.caregiver.org

• The Jed Foundation: www.jedfoundation.org

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10. Mental Health Resources for Kids

Resources specifically for children:

• Sesame Workshop: https://sesameworkshop.org/topics/mentalhealth

• The Kids Mental Health Foundation: https://www.kidsmentalhealthfoundation.org/mental-health-resources

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