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Mental Health Links

The following links are listed to provide you with additional online mental health care information. Please also check the additional links provided for physical health for a more comprehensive understanding of your over-all well-being. The following is not meant to be a comprehensive list, nor is it an endorsement of the content of the sites.

12 Step Programs Links

  1. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): For recovery from alcoholism.
  2. Narcotics Anonymous (NA): For recovery from drug addiction.
  3. Overeaters Anonymous (OA): For recovery from compulsive eating disorders.
  4. Gamblers Anonymous (GA): For recovery from compulsive gambling.
  5. Debtors Anonymous (DA): For recovery from compulsive debting.
  6. Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA): For recovery from codependency.
  7. Emotions Anonymous (EA): For recovery from emotional difficulties.
  8. Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA): For recovery from sex addiction.
  9. Workaholics Anonymous (WA): For recovery from workaholism.
  10. Clutterers Anonymous (CLA): For recovery from compulsive cluttering or hoarding.
  11. Adult Children Of Alcoholics (ACOA) and ACA: For recovery from the effects of being raised by an alcoholic parent(s)
  12. Smoking Addicts Anonymous (SAA): For recovery from nicotine addiction.
  13. ALANON: Al-Anon is another prominent 12-step program, focused on friends and family members of alcoholics
  14. Alateen: Alateen specifically addresses the needs of teens who have been impacted by parental or family alcoholism/addiction during their childhood years.

Addicted to Electronics

 



Addiction Information Link

Family Support Programs

Alternatives to Residential Treatment (ART) program providing intensive outpatient programming for adolescents

Family and Friends of People Living with Thoughts of Suicide (Virtual)
  • 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 4:30pm to 6pm ET.
  • About 12.2 million adults have thoughts of suicide. This group is for their loved ones. Share your experiences and listen to others who are close to someone with suicidal ideation. This group offers support in a welcoming, non-judgmental environment and is facilitated by family members of people with mental health needs.
  • To join with video, click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87059125417?pwd=andURTFhL3NUKzRhd0dJeVFJRSsrQT09
  • To join by phone, dial: 646-931-3860 enter Meeting ID: 870 5912 5417, Password: 068780
  • We invite you to join us five minutes before the group starts. To minimize disruption, no one will be admitted after 5pm
Black Minds Matter Family & Friends Support Group (Virtual)
  • 1st & 3rd Monday, 6pm to 8:30pm ET.
  • For adults who identify as Black and have a loved one with a mental illness or symptoms, or any mental health challenge.
  • To join with video, click here – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84510898065?pwd=Z09QYTFwMERWRkhHQnhHQnE1Z0c0dz09
  • To join by phone, dial 646-558-8656, Meeting ID: 845 1089 8065
  • We invite you to join us five minutes before the group starts. To minimize disruption, no one will be admitted after 8:30pm
Parents Support Group (Virtual)
  • 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month, 1 to 2:30pm ET.
  • For parents and adult caregivers of children and adults. This meeting is facilitated by a parent of a child with mental health needs. This group provides opportunities to share valuable coping strategies and practical information that helps you support your loved ones experiencing mental health challenges.
  • To join with video, click here https://zoom.us/j/285719860?pwd=dWljSEszNkRsMDk3Y3BkLzlTODA3QT09
  • To join by phone, dial 646-558-8656, enter Meeting ID: 285 719 860, Password: 070005
  • We invite you to join us five minutes before the group starts. To minimize disruption, no one will be admitted after 1:30pm
THE ACKERMAN INSTITUTE FOR THE FAMILY HAS FREE PARENT AND CAREGIVER WEBINARS, CLICK HERE

https://www.ackerman.org/free-parent-caregiver-webinars/

Family & Friends of People with Mood Disorders Support Group (Virtual)
  • 3rd Monday, 8pm to 9:30pm ET.
  • For family members and friends of someone with a mood disorder, including major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, cyclothymia, and SAD (seasonal affective disorder). Get support, sharing of coping strategies and information, and find community.
  • To join with video, click here – https://zoom.us/j/434999552?pwd=TkM5dXR5NmlRWUxDNDlwOU52T0ZZUT09
  • To join via phone, dial 646-558-8656, enter Meeting ID: 434 999 552, Password: 105586
  • We invite you to join us five minutes before the group starts. To minimize disruption, no one will be admitted after 8:30pm
Family & Friends Support Group (Virtual)
  • 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 6pm to 7:30pm ET.
  • For family members and friends of individuals with any mental illness. This group provides opportunities to share valuable coping strategies and practical information that helps you support your loved ones experiencing mental health challenges.
  • To join with video, click here https://zoom.us/j/350202920?pwd=eGpNay9ZRS9ZYStCZTlVL1BuVEhwdz09
  • To join via phone, dial 646-558-8656, enter Meeting ID: 350 202 920, Password: 145315
  • We invite you to join us five minutes before the group starts. To minimize disruption, no one will be admitted after 6:30pm
Family Match Program
If you are interested in being paired with a mentor with a similar lived experience, check out our Family Match Program. If this program is of interest to you, fill out the interest form on our website and our Coordinator will reach out to you to provide more detailed information about the program.


Classes


NAMI Family & Friends Seminar

  • A 90-minute seminar for families, partners, and friends of adults experiencing a mental health challenge. This class will give you a better understanding of mental illness, increase your coping skills, and empower you to become an advocate for your loved one. To register for the next seminar, click on this link.

NAMI Family to Family Class

  • An 8-week class for families, partners, and friends of adults with mental illness. This class will give you a better understanding of mental illness, increase your coping skills, and empower you to become an advocate for your loved one. Here is the Family to Family Interest Form

NAMI Family-to-Family for the African American Community Class

NAMI Basics Class

  • A 6-week class for parents and caregivers of children and teens 17 and under who are showing signs of emotional and/or behavioral difficulties, or who have a mental health diagnosis. Here is the NAMI Basics Interest Form

Associations & Institutes

Suicide Awareness and Hotlines

Depression

Anxiety Disorders

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Addiction and Recovery

Eating Disorders

Personality Disorders

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Child Abuse and Domestic Violence

Developmental Disorders

Diagnosis

Medication

  • DrugWatch.com provides up-to-date information about prescription and over-the-counter medications, including details about associated side effects.
Support for Pregnancy Loss: 

Loss Support Group: Their support groups are open to people who have experienced a pregnancy loss at any stage. 

https://www.themiscarriagetherapist.com/upcomingevents.html

Eating Disorders Resources:

NEDA Helpline

https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline

AGORA 505-277-3013

http://www.agoracares.org/help-line.html

Additional Crisis Lines

https://www.apa.org/topics/crisis-hotlines

Virtual Support Groups

https://www.alsana.com/programs/online-support-group/ 

https://www.opheliasplace.org/community-support 

https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/neda-network-virtual-support-groups 

https://eatingdisorderfoundation.org/get-help/support-groups/support-group-schedule/ 

https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/eating-disorder-support-groups-and- programs/#locations

Free Mentorship Program

https://eatingdisorderfoundation.org/get-help/request-a-mentor/

Meal Supports

Project Heal

https://www.theprojectheal.org/meal-support

Instagram Free Meal Supports

https://www.katelibbycoaching.com/social-club

Cyberbullying

https://cutterlaw.com/social-media-and-cyberbullying-guide/

Pet Loss Resources

If you or anyone you know is in need of our in-home, end-of-life services, including Pet Loss Support, please visit LapofLove.com or call  Support Center at (855) 933-5683.

https://www.sacredembers.com/sacredembers.html

Attachment Style Quiz

https://psychcentral.com/quizzes/attachment-style-quiz