National Organizations
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Largest grassroots mental health org in the U.S. – education, support groups, advocacy. Helpline: Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) (M-F, 10am-10pm ET) | Text “NAMI” to 62640 Website: nami.org
Mental Health America (MHA)
Focus on prevention, screening tools, affiliate finder for local support. Website: mhanational.org – includes affiliate locator for local groups.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
U.S. government agency – treatment locator, national helpline. Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) (24/7, English/Spanish) Find treatment: findtreatment.gov or samhsa.gov/find-support
A leading nonprofit focused on anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and related disorders. They offer free educational articles, therapist directories, webinars, and peer support forums. Great for condition-specific info and reducing stigma. Website: adaa.org | Helpline/Support: Online resources and community chats (no direct hotline, but excellent self-help tools).
Represents thousands of community behavioral health organizations across the U.S., advocating for better access to mental health and substance use services. They provide policy resources, training (like Mental Health First Aid), and tools for finding local providers. Strong on workforce and system-level support. Website: thenationalcouncil.org | Key feature: Search for local member organizations and free webinars.
American Psychiatric Association (APA)
