Mental Health Resources
Making the decision to seek mental health support can be a difficult and life-saving one. The CARE Program wants to help identify and address barriers that may prevent families from accessing the care they need. The mental health resources listed below can be a great place to start when considering options.
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If you are experiencing a medical emergency, dial 9-1-1 for immediate assistance.
988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (now known as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), and is now active across the United States. When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing Lifeline network. These trained counselors will listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support, and connect them to resources if necessary.
Indiana 211 is a free service that connects Hoosiers with help and answers from thousands of health and human service agencies and resources right in their local communities - quickly, easily, and confidentially. We use statistical data (not personally identifiable information) from calls, texts and web visits to help shed light on the nature of social needs in Indiana for decision-makers and government across the state.
Indiana Psychological Association
The purpose of the Indiana Psychological Association is to advance psychology as a science, as a profession, and as a means of promoting public welfare. IPA is one of the oldest and most well established state psychological associations in the nation. IPA is the largest organization representing scientific and professional psychology in Indiana.
NAMI Indiana facilitates education, support and advocacy programs to improve the quality of life for people living with serious mental illnesses, their families, and their friends. NAMI programs are research based and peer led. We are also a leading partner for government and nonprofit health, criminal justice, human services, education, and housing agencies. We provide continuing education, training, and policy analysis for those serving persons living with serious mental illnesses and their families.
Findhelp’s social care technology is built by people who understand the challenges our users face. From working in the fields of social work, education, and healthcare, having sought help ourselves, our unique viewpoints drive compassion for our larger community. We’ve built the nation’s leading social care network with a clear focus on our mission — to connect people to the help they need with dignity and ease.
National Association of Social Workers, Indiana Chapter
The NASW Indiana Chapter Mission: To advance professional Social Work practice and the profession, to strengthen human rights, social and economic justice, and ensure unimpeded access to services for all. Their Resources page has several options that are categorized by need.