if you or someone you know needs help
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
CALL +1 800 273 8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
National Crisis Text Line
TEXT ‘HOME’ TO 741741
https://www.crisistextline.org
in New York City
NYCWELL helping New Yorkers in crisis
CALL +1 888 692 9355
TEXT ‘WELL’ 65173
CHAT at https://nycwell.cityofnewyork.us/en/get-help-now/chat-with-a-counselor-now/
over 200 languages available 24/7/365
Mental health resources available nationwide
Mental Health America
To learn about mental health, find help, or complete an online mental health screening.
VISIT http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net
American Psychiatric Association Answer Center
Available between 8.30am and 6pm Eastern time, find local psychiatrists.
CALL 1 888 357 7924
The Trevor Project
Helpline, information and support for LGBTQ youth.
CALL 1 866 488 7386
VISIT https://www.thetrevorproject.org/#sm.00000su7m8rytkd9ux55f9lbqgc4e
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Extensive information on all mental illness.
CALL 1 800 950 6264
VISIT https://www.nami.org
Within the dance community
Actors Fund mental health resources
Providing assistance to all in the entertainment field.
VISIT https://actorsfund.org/services-and-programs/mental-health
Minding the gap
Kathleen McGuire’s initiative to bridge the gap between dancers and resources.