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Mental Health

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National Resources and Directories

Support for Youth

Warmlines and Peer Support

  • Mental Health of America SETH Line

    • 954-578-5640 (6 pm to 10 pm, Mon-Fri)

  • Gainesville Peer Respite, Inc.

  • CLEAR Warm Line (for Florida residents)

    • 1-800-945-1355 (4-10 pm, EST, every night of the year including holidays)

  • The Wildflower Alliance - 

    • The Wildflower Alliance is a grassroots Peer Support, Advocacy, and Training organization with a focus on harm reduction and human rights.

  • Here Tomorrow  

    • Mental health support from Peer Support Specialists (someone who is able to truly understand and relate, as they have been through a similar struggle) to callers 18 years or older who are experiencing a mental health crisis. 904-372-9087 call and text (8am-8pm, Mon-Fri; 10am-6pm, Sat-Sun/Holidays 

Specialized Helplines and Hotlines

  • Friendship Line 
    • For adults over age 60 years and adults living with disabilities; is both a crisis intervention center and a “warm” line for routine, even daily, phone calls that provide emotional support, medication reminders and well-being check-ins. 1-800-971-0016 
  • Mental Health Hotline 
    • Provides information about mental health treatment centers and how they work; Educates callers about mental health issues and their impact on society; offers guidance and encouragement to patients and their families; explains the different types of mental illnesses and their symptoms; serves as a clearinghouse for resources like websites and support groups; suggests options for the next steps to take toward recovery; supports callers during times of crisis. 1-866-903-3787 (available 24/7) 
  • National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline 
    • Answer questions, offer support and provide practical next steps. 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) (10am-10pm, Mon-Fri); text “HelpLine” to 62640 (10am-10pm, Mon-Fri)  
    • NAMI online chat
  • National Domestic Violence Hotline 
  • National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Helpline 
    • For support, resources, and treatment options for yourself or a loved one who is struggling with an eating disorder. Can listen to your concerns, provide information on eating disorders, help you locate professional help, and explore support options.  
    • 1-800-931-2237 (11am-9pm, Mon-Thurs; 11am-5pm, Fri); text 1-800-931-2237 (3pm-6pm, Mon-Thurs; 1pm-5pm, Fri)  
    • National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) online chat: (9am-9pm, Mon-Thurs; 9am-5pm Fri) 
  • National Human Trafficking Hotline by Polaris
    • To connect human trafficking victims and survivors to critical support and services to get help and stay safe. The Trafficking Hotline offers round-the-clock access to a safe space to report tips, seek services, and ask for help. 1-888-373-7888 / TTY 711 (available 24/7); text “BeFree” to 233733 (available 24/7)  
    • National Human Trafficking Hotline online chat
  • National Sexual Assault Hotline through Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN) 
    • Support finding a local health facility that is trained to care for survivors of sexual assault and offers services like sexual assault forensic exams; someone to help you talk through what happened; local resources that can assist with your next steps toward healing and recovery; referrals for long term support in your area; Information about the laws in your community; basic information about medical concerns 1-800-656-4673 (available 24/7)
    • National Sexual Assault Hotline online chat
  • Pride Institute
    • Information hotline for the LGBTQ+ community seeking mental health and other treatment. 1-800-547-7433 (open 24/7) 
  • Safe Call Now 
    • Crisis referral service for all public safety employees, all emergency services personnel and their family members nationwide. 1-877-230-6060 or 206-459-3020 (both 24/7) 
  • Trans Lifeline
    • Peer support phone service run by trans people for trans and questioning peers. Call if you need someone trans to talk to, even if you’re not in crisis or if you’re not sure you’re trans. 1-877-565-8860 (available 24/7) 
  • Veteran’s Crisis Line

  • Copline  

    • Law enforcement officer hotline manned by retired law enforcement officers trained in active listening. 1-888-267-5463 (available 24/7)

  • Department of Defense (DOD) Safe Helpline  

    • The sole secure, confidential, and anonymous crisis support service specially designed for members of the Department of Defense community affected by sexual assault.

  • Disaster Distress Helpline 

    • Crisis counseling for people in emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster; information on how to recognize distress and its effects on individuals and families; tips for healthy coping; referrals to local crisis call centers for additional follow-up care and support.

  • Emergency Responder Crisis Text 

    • For all emergency responders and their family members. Text “BADGE” to 741741 (available 24/7) 

  • Fire/EMS Helpline  

    • Designed to meet the unique needs of firefighters, EMTs, rescue personnel and their families. 1-888-731-FIRE or 1-888-731-3473 (available 24/7)

       

Supportive Housing Resources

Florida State Agencies

Florida Mental Health Resources

Attorney/Legal Resources

  • Florida Bar Foundation 
  • Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service 
  • Florida Senior Legal Helpline 
    • Provides free legal advice and brief service by phone to eligible seniors age 60 and older. 1-888-895-7873  
  • Florida Veterans Legal Helpline 
    • For eligible veterans living in Florida. 1-866-486-6161 (9am-4:30pm Mon-Fri) 
  • Lambda Legal 
    • Lambda Legal’s Help desk is a resource for the community they serve in providing general legal information and resources relating to discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, and HIV status.
  • Martindale-Hubbell 
  • National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR) 
    • Specialized bar association for attorneys and advocates who represent Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income claimants throughout the adjudicative process. 1-845-682-1881  

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