Resources

MHACF is a referral agency that provides mental health services, support and information to the Central Florida community.

www.mhacf.org

NAMI offers support groups, education, advocacy, and events to support individual and loved ones with mental illness.

www.nami.org

MentalHealth.gov provides access to U.S. government mental health education and guidance resources.

www.mentalhealth.gov

The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress as well as prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org    or call 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse. They offer phone and chat services 24/7.

https://www.thehotline.org      or call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

The Veterans Crisis Line offers free confidential support 24/7 with caring, qualified responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs. 

https://www.veteranscrisisline.net       or call 1-800-273-8255 (and press 1)

AFSP lists U.S. and international suicide bereavement support groups as a public service to loss survivors.

https://afsp.org

DBSA provides education, tools, peer support, and a wealth of inspiring stories to help you pursue your own path to wellness.

https://www.dbsalliance.org

The mission of National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder is to provide education, raise public awareness and understanding, decrease stigma, promote research, and enhance the quality of life of those affected by Borderline Personality Disorder and/or related problems, including emotion dysregulation.

https://www.borderlinepersonalitydisorder.org

SAMHSA is an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation with a mission to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities.

https://www.samhsa.gov

AA is a free peer-lead support group for individuals dealing with alcohol addiction.

https://www.aa.org

NA is a free peer-lead support group for individuals dealing with drug addiction.

https://na.org

Al-anon offers free support groups to individuals worried about loved ones with alcohol addiction.

https://al-anon.org

CoDa offers free peer-lead support groups for individuals struggling with codependency.

https://coda.org

OA offers free peer-lead support groups for individuals struggling with compulsive eating and food behaviors.

https://oa.org

Recovery.org is an American Addiction Centers resource that provides educational content about alcohol and substance use disorders, as well as a directory of addiction treatment facilities across the United States.

https://www.recovery.org

The center is an organization that helps to promote and empower the LGBT community and its allies through information, education, advocacy, and support.

https://thecenterorlando.org

GLAAD offers resources and events for the LGBTQ+ community.

https://www.glaad.org

WPATH is a non-profit organization that aims to promote evidence based care, education, research, public policy, and respect in transgender health.

https://www.wpath.org

PFLAG is the first and largest organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people, their parents and families, and allies.

https://pflag.org

Autism Speaks is an organization dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families through advocacy and support; increasing understanding and acceptance of people with autism; and advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions.

https://www.autismspeaks.org

StopBullying.gov provides information from various government agencies on what bullying is, what cyberbullying is, who is at risk, and how you can prevent and respond to bullying. 

https://www.stopbullying.gov