1. Depression - Resources

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Resources and contacts that can help with your journey to healing

Are you in danger of hurting yourself?
If so, call 1-800-273-8255 or chat online at suicidepreventionlifeline.org. Or, in Canada, call 1-833-456-4566. Do it now. You’re way too important to put it off!

Looking for a therapist?
Talk to your doctor or search the registry at findtreatment.samhsa.gov to find one. The fourth booklet in this series talks more about connecting with a mental health professional.

Need affordable health care options?
The Health Resources and Services Administration in the US federal government has a nationwide directory of clinics that offer low or no-cost health care. Find a clinic near you by visiting findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov.

Want to learn more about depression?
To see updates on the latest research, visit the NIMH website at www.nimh.nih.gov.

Looking for a local mental health group?
The National Alliance on Mental Illness, or NAMI, has almost 1,000 different local chapters, many with free support and education. Find a chapter near you by going to nami.org/Find-Your-Local-NAMI.