Mental health resources

Mental health resources

Mental Health Resources coping skills, support options, ways to find therapist(s)

If you or a loved one is struggling, knowing your local resources can make a world of difference in finding the support that is needed

Many things can be handled alone in this life, health and well-being is not one of them, you are not alone

Here you will find many tools such as common coping skills, learn about different forms of support, and find ways to connect with services that meet your needs

• Coping Skills: For more details and examples of coping skills visit Mental Health Blog

Many coping skills exist, these are simply tools that help regulate mood and emotion by encouraging healthy perspectives and outlets: Options may include, mindfulness, radical acceptance, breath work, grounding skills, behavioral activation, journailng, safety planning, communication skills, and increasing self confidence, esteem, sense of self and stress management.

• Support options:

Options for support can look different for each person ranging fromsupport groups, an outpatient therapist with 1-4x month meetings (lowest level of care), to increased levels of care such as Intensive outpatient, and partial hospitilizaton programs all the way to inpatient stays at a hospital for short term emergencies or long term care at a residential facility for chronic conditions that reduce a persons capacity to care for themselves or keep themselves and others safe. The level of care you or a loved one needs is determined by a mental health evaluation that looks at safety, symptoms and demonstrated needs based on current diagnosis and struggles.
most people will find that outpatient therapy or support groups can help, if a higher level of care is needed, your provider will explore your options and help make the best possible choice with you

• How to find support:

There are many ways to find support for emergencies please dial 911, visit your local ER and see the Crisis Resources page for more information


for finding non-emergent support websites such as: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists.com is a great place to start looking for support groups and individual therapists.

• Common Q+A:

Q: how do I know when I need help? A: If you or a loved one are considering finding support, or are struggling with emotions, relationships, communication, distress, understanding yourself or your decision making ~ then it is time to get help. It is easy to step away from services when they are no longer needed, it can be hard to begin especially when symptoms increase. Establishing support now ensures that you or a loved one will have resources as the need arises.

Q: How much does it cost? A: Mental Health resources vary in cost, but most accept multiple forms of health insurance and offer sliding scales to ensure accesibility to resources for all. Many counties and communities offer low to no cost resources and service providers can help locate resources that meet your time and monetary needs.