Free + Accessible Mental Health Resources

The World Health Organization define mental health as:

"a state of well-being in which the individual realizes their own abilities, can cope with the normal stressors of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to their community."

For many young adults mental health isn't always consistent, mental illness can be transferred in to young adult hood from the teenage years, and it isn't always clear when or where to get help. This post is a compilation of resources for young adults in regards to mental health if they have questions, need assistance, or are unable to receive any other mental health services.

Please seek professional counseling or treatment if you think you have a mental illness, feel at risk of harming yourself or others, or if your mental health gets in the way of school or work. None of these resources can be a true replacement for mental health care, and please call you local emergency number if you are in direct danger.

Please note that some of these resources may be based in the US only.

Hotlines and Numbers

Mental Health Hotline:

Number: 866-903-3787

Website: https://mentalhealthhotline.org/

National Suicide Prevention Hot Line(s):

Argentina: +5402234930430

Australia: 131114

Austria: 017133374

Belgium: 106

Botswana: 3911270

Brazil: 212339191

Canada: 5147234000 (Montreal); 18662773553 (outside Montreal)

China: 85223820000

Croatia: 014833888

Denmark: +4570201201

Egypt: 7621602

Finland: 040-5032199

France: 0145394000

Germany: 08001810771

Holland: 09000767

India: 8888817666

Ireland: +4408457909090

Italy: 800860022

Japan: +810352869090

Mexico: 5255102550

New Zealand: 045861048

Norway: +4781533300

Philippines: 028969191

Poland: 5270000

Russia: 0078202577577

Spain: 914590050

South Africa: 0514445691

Sweden: 46317112400

Switzerland: 143

United Kingdom: 08457909090

USA: 18002738255

Black Line:

Number: 1-800-604-5841

Website (check for reduced operation hours): https://www.callblackline.com/

Purposes: Focuses primarily on supporting BIPOC in with mental health issues, police violence, and experiencing racism

The Trevor Project (Focus on LGBT+ Youth):

Number: Found and Connected through website

Website: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

Purpose: Focuses on support for LGBT+ youth, tries its best to be as confidential as possible

Youth Line:

Number: 877-968-8491

Text Line: text 'teen2teen' to 839863

Website: https://oregonyouthline.org/

Purpose: Connecting teens to other teens or professionals to receive support

The National Domestic Violence Hotline:

Number: 1-800-799-7233

Text Line: text 'start' to 88788

Website: https://www.thehotline.org/

Purpose: Support and resource hotline for those who are victims of domestic abuse or violence

Online Websites for Mental Health Info

Mayo Clinic:

Website: https://www.mayoclinic.org/

Purpose: This website can give you an overview of any mental health problem you may want more information on. This includes symptoms, the diagnosis process, potential treatments, and more. This can be a good site to start on if looking for general information on specific mental health issues.

Psychology Today:

Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb

Purpose: This website is a collection of articles that ranges from mental health, family matters, spirituality, and more. While not always providing direct help for mental health, it can provide interesting discussion and reflection points when evaluating your own mental health status.

GoodTherapy:

Website: https://www.goodtherapy.org/

Purpose: The website can help you connect to local mental health resources by entering you zip code.

7cupsoftea:

Website: https://www.7cups.com/

Purpose: This website can connect you to a non-professional volunteer to talk to when you need emotional support. All volunteers must complete training through the 7cupsoftea program. Online therapy ($) is also available through this website.

Mental Health American Mental Health Screening

Website: https://screening.mhanational.org/content/how-do-i-know-if-i-have-mental-illness/

Purpose: If you think you may be suffering for a mental illness, Mental Health America provides a screening test. This is not professional diagnosis, but can help you gain info to chose correct treatment options.

This list will be updated and added to. Feel free to comment additional resources for them to be added!