Mental Health Resources
Help For You - Crisis Resources
Facing a mental health crisis is scary, but you don't have to face it alone. Please use the following resources if you are in need of help:
- If this is an emergency, please dial 9-1-1 immediately to be connected with first responders.
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- 9-8-8 (formerly 1-800-273-TALK (8255))
- Can be used for call, text, or chat.
- Veterans Crisis Line
- 9-8-8 then press 1 (call only)
- To chat via text, send a message to 838255
- National Sexual Assault Hotline
- 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
- National Domestic Violence Hotline
- 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Stress and Healthy Ways to Cope
It is natural for people of all ages to feel stress, anxiety, grief, and worry during challenging times. Feeling strong emotions or being stressed can have negative effects on your health. Stress can cause the following:
- Feelings of fear, anger, sadness, worry, numbness, or frustration.
- Changes in appetite, energy, desires, or interests.
- Problems concentrating or making decisions.
- Nightmares or problems sleeping.
- Physical reactions, such as headaches, body pains, stomach problems, or skin rashes.
- Worsening of chronic diseases and mental health conditions.
- Overeating or not eating enough.
- Increased use of alcohol, illegal drugs, and the misuse of prescription drugs.
Learning to cope with stress in a healthy way will help you, the people you care about, and those around you become more resilient. You can help yourself, others, and your community manage stress in the following ways:
- Take breaks from news stories, including those on social media.
- Take care of your body.
- Make time to wind.
- Connect with others.
- Connect with your community- or faith-based organizations.