PHONE RESOURCES

Suicide and Crisis Hotlines:

800-SUICIDE [784-2433]

CRISIS TEXT LINE: Text “hello” to 741-741 The Crisis Text Line (741-741) is a free 24/7 hotline for anyone going through emotional distress or in crisis.

Lifeline Crisis Chat is an online chat available from 11am-11pm PST

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-TALK [8255]

Trevor Helpline (866-4-U-Trevor): Suicide prevention helpline for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth.
800-799-4TTY [4889] (Deaf Hotline)

INTERNET RESOURCES

American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
American Psychiatric Association public information section
National Alliance on Mental Illness
National Institute of Mental Health
ADHD & Depression medication guides from APA/AACAP
National Mental Health Association
Nemours Foundation
Encyclopedia of mental health information
Tests, support groups, and articles on various disorders
Psychology Information Online
APA's site for monitoring parity issues related to psychiatric care
National Institute on Drug Abuse
National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens
American Psychological Association
California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists
Parents Helping Parents
Autism Speaks
Autism Society of America

Safe Alternatives for Self-Injurious Behaviors