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“Your mental health can’t wait – get your head in the game!”

“An absolute game-changer for how we talk about mental health preparedness”  

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This printable 12-page PDF contains all you need for a personalized mental health information template. This is a resource that can save you time and energy. Inside the printable PDF will be your one-stop for all things customizable to your mental healthcare, including:

  • A clean cover page with a place to write your name
  • “My Info” page for personal contact, medication, health info
  • Indicators for blood type, allergies, and insurance
  • Release of records indicators
  • Military family resources
  • 2 full pages of recommended resources
  • Triggers/pro-actions to prevent episodes
  • Placeholders for identifying treatment team, family, friends, and legal contacts
  • Suicide prevention plan
  • Recommended organizations, websites, influencers, books, podcasts, YouTube channels, support groups, and summits

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National Hotlines

Crisis Text Line – crisistextline.org – text CONNECT to 741741
Text trained counselors anything that’s on your mind, 24/7, confidential, nationwide

National Hopeline Network (800) SUICIDE (784-2433)

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-TALK (8255) – NOW 988 (Veterans Crisis Line – Select Option 1)

National Youth Crisis Hotline (800) 442-HOPE (4673)

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline (800) 950-6264

Online Resources (alphabetical listing)

  • AddictionCenter.com/treatment/drug-and-alcohol-withdrawal/ Our web guide provides free information about drugs, alcohol, addiction, and even recovery.
  • AddictionHelper.com Caring for and supporting both individuals and the families of those suffering from addiction is a job we take very seriously. AddictionHelper.com operates a free helpline (in the UK) called “Addiction Helper” staffed by qualified counselors and recovered addicts.
  • AFSP.org American Federation for Suicide Prevention.
  • www.AlcoholRehabGuide.org/Treatment/How-Do-I-Know-If-I-Need-Help talks about the important warning signs that can often signal alcohol dependence with a mood disorder. This site also features additional clinically reviewed articles about addiction and recovery.
  • BPHope.com bp (Bipolar) Magazine’s website.
  • CounsellingHelp.com Learn about counseling and types of therapy.
  • DefiningWellness.com/addiction-signs 1 in 3 adults experienced either a substance use disorder or mental illness in the past year.
  • DBSAlliance.org Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance.
  • DrMichelleBengtson.com Neuropsychologist, author, speaker and Christian who’s suffered with clinical depression first-hand has a ministry of hope to encourage those looking for Godly answers to mental health issues.
  • DrugRehab.com a free web resource that provides information about addiction and mental health issues
  • FreshHope.us A great faith-based resource for churches and individuals looking for support and curriculum for a sound mental and spiritual foundation.
  • GraniteRecoveryCenters.com/mental-health-programs Granite Recovery Centers has been transforming the lives of alcohol and drug dependent adults from New England and well beyond.
  • HealthCentral.com has a great guide to understanding bipolar disorder.
  • HopeForHurtingParents.com Dena Yohe, a fellow Word Weavers member, and her husband Tom, started this ministry that supports families in times of crisis with young adult children. Her site includes access to her blog, book, coaching, intercessory prayer, and more.
  • HouseofHopeMinistries.org Renewed Treasures Ministries’ mission is to support men and women in staying free from incarceration, addiction, domestic violence, homelessness, and other life-controlling issues.
  • ISMHO.org International Society for Mental Health Online.
  • JEDfoundation.org Jed Foundation focuses on college suicide prevention.
  • MentalHealth.va.gov Mental health support for veterans.
  • MentalHealthAmerica.net Mental Health America’s site is a rich online resource for the mental health support organization.
  • MentalHelp.net Mental health blog.
  • myquietcave.com My Quiet Cave helps those struggling with Bipolar and Depression find hope. We do this by providing resources, connection, mentorship, and workshops.
  • NAMI.org National Alliance on Mental Illness.
  • OC87RecoveryDiaries.com A site committed to showcasing mental health recovery stories while fighting stigma and stereotypes with real stories from real people
  • PastorBrad.blog The founder of Fresh Hope for Mental Health, Pastor Brad Hoefs shares blog posts and helpful Christian wisdom from experience as a pastor with bipolar disorder.
  • PsychCentral.com Home of down-to-earth, reliable, objective mental health symptoms and treatment information.
  • RehabSpot.com A site dedicated to awareness and resources for mental health issues, addictions, and recovery.
  • TheHopeShot.com Friend and blogger Karl Shallowhorn blogs about his recovery from drug addiction and bipolar disorder diagnosis.
  • TheMighty.com A popular mental illness news feed site by and for those with mental illness and other chronic diseases.
  • TheRecoveryVillage.com/mental-health A great resource for medically reviewed articles and studies, events, webinars, videos and treatment locations across the country for mental illness and addiction rehab.
  • ULifeLine.org Your online resource for college mental health.
  • URMyStrongTower.com Strong Tower is a non-profit organization, with a 12-month faith-based residential program for men and women facing life controlling issues. Through daily classes, vocational activities, and worshiping together, they fight side-by-side with every student for full recovery and aid each person in finding freedom through Jesus Christ.

Resources for those needing help transitioning into adulthood and becoming more independent may find the following resources helpful:

Resources to address childhood trauma and mental health:

Resources for Senior Medicare Mental Health Services:

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