Ask for Help

When we are struggling, it’s common to get bombarded by thoughts telling us not to reach out because “we are a burden,” “nobody cares,” “I can handle this on my own,” “people will think less of me,” etc. But reaching out can actually be one of the most beneficial things you can do when you are struggling. It is not a sign of weakness; it is a sign of strength. There are so many communities and people who are here to support you and get just as much out of it as you do. 

Activations:

1. Reach out to someone you trust and if you feel like you don’t have access to this now, know that those relationships can be built through the resources listed below.

2. Trevor Project - Reach A Counselor

3. Mind Up - Teaches the skills and knowledge children need to regulate their stress and emotion created by Goldie Hawn

4. Digital Deepak - Reach next level wellbeing through personalized guidance from Dr. Deepak Chopra

Resources: 

1. Innerworld, an online immersive peer to peer mental health community invites people to connect, share, heal and grow. Find your own happier place—in Innerworld! Their built-for-wellness worlds give you unlimited access to a social VR mental health peer support community. Click here to download the app (2-Month FREE TRIAL with our link)

2. Looking for a therapist?

   • Go to BetterHelp to find a good match.

   • Talkspace - brief assessment to match you with a virtual therapist

   • Psychology Today

   • GoodTherapy - Find the Right Therapist

   • TherapyDen: Find A Therapist Nearby, Compassionate In-Person

   • Open Path Collective: Affordable Counseling | Affordable Therapy

3. Looking for more? Check out resources from Project LETS or teen link (peer-to-peer support) 

4. Find a variety of mental health resources from The Trevor Project here

5. Get connected with LGBTQ+ resources

6. BIPOC Specific Mental Health Resources

7. Here is a help guide for those struggling with addiction and substance abuse

8. SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service), or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.

9. Click here to find an AA Meeting near you

10. Click here to find an NA Meeting near you

Hotline information: If you are in crisis please call the mental health hotline and dial 988. You can also text ‘HERO’ to 741741.