Online & Community-Based Resources

In 2020, 1.2 million adults in the United States attempted suicide. As devastating as it is to have a loved one die of their own actions, suicide is preventable if you know what to look for and how to intervene. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention has chapters in every state. They are a goldmine of resources and support. Visit their Maryland Chapter's site for local resources and support.

https://afsp.org/chapter/maryland

This online resource provides insight into the signs and symptoms of caregiver burnout and provides tips for preventing it. From understanding the emotional and physical toll of providing care to caring for your own mental health, this article can help caregivers develop strategies for avoiding burnout. 

https://www.caring.com/caregivers/burnout/

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. The NAMI organization operates at the national, state, and local level.

NAMI Maryland is the NAMI state organization in Maryland. NAMI Maryland provides educational resources and events, statewide outreach, advocacy, and affiliate organizational support. NAMI Maryland provides free training that allows NAMI affiliates to deliver NAMI programs.

Local NAMI affiliates in Maryland offer free peer support, education, and outreach programs and engage mental health advocates in their communities.

http://www.namimd.org/about_nami_maryland

Eating disorders has one of the highest mortality rates of all mental health diagnoses; and yet, so little exists in the way of resources to treat it. The National Eating Disorders Associates provides real help and resources to bring your loved one with an eating disorder to a better, safer life. 

https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/where-do-i-start-0 

College students are at high risk of abusing alcohol and other drugs. This online resource walks you through the facts about substance abuse in higher education and highlights some treatment options available to those dealing with chronic substance abuse.

https://www.intelligent.com/substance-abuse-recovery-support-guide-for-college-students

Trans Lifeline is a grassroots hotline and microgrants 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community. 

Trans Lifeline connects trans people to the community support and resources we need to survive and thrive.

We envision a world where trans people have the connection, economic security, and care everyone needs and deserves – free of prisons and police.

https://translifeline.org/