Mental Health Resources!
This list will always be growing. If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, there are ways to get help. Despite what you feel, you are not alone and there is hope! Don’t wait until it’s too late. Use these resources to find help for you, a friend, or a family member.
As always, please call 911 if you or someone you know is in immediate danger or go to the nearest emergency room.
Crisis Resources
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255); En Español 1-888-628-9454
The Lifeline is a free, confidential crisis hotline that is available to everyone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Lifeline connects callers to the nearest crisis center in the Lifeline national network. These centers provide crisis counseling and mental health referrals. People who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have hearing loss can contact the Lifeline via TTY at 1-800-799-4889.
Crisis Text Line
Text “HELLO” to 741741
The Crisis Text hotline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the U.S. The Crisis Text Line serves anyone, in any type of crisis, connecting them with a crisis counselor who can provide support and information.
Veterans Crisis Line
Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and press 1 or text to 838255
The Veterans Crisis Line is a free, confidential resource that connects veterans 24 hours a day, seven days a week with a trained responder. The service is available to all veterans, even if they are not registered with the VA or enrolled in VA healthcare. People who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have hearing loss can call 1-800-799-4889.
Disaster Distress Helpline
Call 1-800-985-5990 or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746
The disaster distress helpline provides immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. The helpline is free, multilingual, confidential, and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Contact social media outlets directly if you are concerned about a friend’s social media updates or dial 911 in an emergency.
Find a Health Care Provider or Treatment
Treatment for mental illnesses usually consists of therapy, medication, or a combination of the two. Treatment can be given in person or through a phone or computer (telehealth). It can sometimes be difficult to know where to start when looking for mental health care, but there are many ways to find a provider who will meet your needs.
Immediate Telehealth Therapy: BetterHelp is a high-quality mental health subscription service that provides patients with ongoing, comprehensive access to online care for those in immediate need of anxiety, depression, insomnia, PTSD, and ADHD support. Blooming Magnolia has an exclusive partnership with them! If you’re interested in receiving 1 month of treatment for FREE, please email us at Info@BloomingMagnolia.org
Primary Care Provider: Your primary care practitioner can be an important resource, providing initial mental health screenings and referrals to mental health specialists. If you have an appointment with your primary care provider, consider bringing up your mental health concerns and asking for help.
Federal Resources: Some federal agencies offer resources for identifying health care providers and help in finding low-cost health services. These include:
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): For general information on mental health and to locate treatment services in your area, call the SAMHSA Treatment Referral Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). SAMHSA also has a Behavioral Health Treatment Locator on its website that can be searched by location.
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA): HRSA works to improve access to health care. The HRSA website has information on finding affordable healthcare, including health centers that offer care on a sliding fee scale.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): CMS has information on its website about benefits and eligibility for mental health programs and how to enroll.
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) MedlinePlus: NLM’s website has directories and lists of organizations that can help in identifying a health practitioner.
Mental Health and Addiction Insurance Help: This website from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services offers resources to help answer questions about insurance coverage for mental health care.
National Agencies and Advocacy and Professional Organizations: Advocacy and professional organizations can be a good source of information when looking for a mental health provider. They often have information on finding a mental health professional on their website, and some have practitioner locators on their websites. Examples include but are not limited to:
State and County Agencies: The website of your state or county government may have information about health services in your area. You may be able to find this information by visiting their websites and searching for the health services department.
Insurance Companies: If you have health insurance, a representative of your insurance company will know which local providers are covered by your insurance plan. The websites of many health insurance companies have searchable databases that allow you to find a participating practitioner in your area.
University, College, or Medical Schools: Your local college, university, or medical school may offer treatment options. To find these, try searching on the website of local university health centers for their psychiatry, psychology, counseling, or social work departments.
Help for Service Members and Their Families: Current and former service members may face different mental health issues than the general public. For resources for both service members and veterans, please visit the MentalHealth.gov page Help for Service Members and Their Families page or the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs’ mental health page.
Long COVID Resources!
This list will always be growing. Long COVID can be debilitating and no one should have to go through it alone. Below you will find a list of resources for you or someone you know.
As always, please call 911 if you or someone you know is in immediate danger or go to the nearest emergency room.
Long COVID Support Groups
Blooming Magnolia Network
Within our free Blooming Magnolia platform, there are numerous branches to support your growth. Whether you’re looking for collaboration, support, resources, or more, we are here for you!
Facebook - The "COVID Brain" Club
This intimate patients-only group on Facebook is run by our very own Chief Medical Officer, Alice Perlowski, MD. It is an international group, started by a physician, and Long COVID Survivor, who developed significant neurological issues during her 6-month fight with the illness. The purpose of the group is to provide emotional support, exchange information, and tell our stories so that we can ultimately advance our understanding of this disease in the scientific community.
Facebook - Long Haul COVID Fighters (Round 1)
This patients only group was started by Amy Watson in early 2020. She dubbed the name “Long Haulers” and has been a front-running advocate since the beginning. Round 1 is for patients who got sick before April 2020. This group is a safe place to share symptoms, test results, and offer support to one another in this healing journey.
Facebook - Long Haul COVID Fighters (Round 2)
This group is for patients only who got sick after April 1, 2020. It is an intimate group with approximately 6.5k members and growing. Patients only. This group is a safe place to share symptoms, test results, and offer support to one another in this healing journey.
Slack - Body Politic
Through a global network of COVID19 patients, chronic illness allies, and health and disability advocates, Body Politic breaks down barriers to patient-driven whole-person care and well-being, particularly for historically marginalized communities by facilitating peer-support, cultivating patient-led research and public education, and leading community-based advocacy. Their online Slack support group has been a beacon of hope for many and was founded on March 26, 2020, by Founder and President Fiona Lowenstein, and Board Member Sabrina Bleich.
Long COVID Literature
What is Long COVID?
A “hub” on GoodRx written and managed by our own Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Alice Perlowski.
Long COVID: Live Updates on the Latest in Research and Policy
Live List of Long COVID Publications
Life Coaching
Dr. Marjorie Roberts - "And Yet Again I Smile"
If you or someone you know is seeking guidance as to how to face the mental difficulties of living day-to-day during and after having COVID-19, Dr. Marjorie Roberts is here to help! She is a Certified Life Coach and Speaker who coaches her clients on how to create the life of their dreams even after this life-altering virus. Living through this life-altering illness and learning to navigate life differently, she has a real-time experience with what her clients deal with daily. Receive a 15-minute complimentary session on her website.
Financial Planning
Michael Lewis CFA, MBA – Founder of Tutor Financial Advisors
Are you overwhelmed by the financial responsibilities that accompany supporting a loved one with long-term medical conditions? Michael is here to help. He brings 30+ years of Wall Street experience and 20+ years as a parent of a young adult with substance use disorder to help you plan for long-term recovery and make sound decisions along the way. Click here and schedule a complimentary consultation.
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