Mental Health Resources.
Grassroots 24 hour mental crisis services, including mobile support: 410-531-6677
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NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Illness
This is the Howard County, Maryland affiliate of NAMI Maryland and NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, which is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness. NAMI operates at the national, state, and local levels to provide support, education and advocacy.
One Personal Story - Suicide Survivors: The Ties That Bind Us
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National Eating Disorders Association.
1-800-931-2237
Eating disorders are a growing epidemic in our schools and communities, but with early detection, intervention, and awareness, each of us can make a difference.
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The 9-8-8 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The9-8-8 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7 free and confidential support via phone or chat.
Seek help at any of these Behavioral Health Walk-in and Urgent Care Centers across Maryland.
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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College Planning Guide for Students with Mental health Disorders.
College Planning Guide For Students with Mental Health Disorders
Enrolling in college as a student with a mental health disorder doesn’t need to be overwhelming or intimidating. Students who know their rights and learn how to ask for assistance can go on to complete their degree and have a positive educational experience in the process.
To help students find the assistance they need, “Intelligent” created this guide to explain the resources and accommodations most schools provide, and offer tips on how to access these mental health services.
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Surviving a Suicide Loss: Resources.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - A quick article with excellent suggestions from someone that knows the loss. Grieving a Suicide Loss: Eight Things I Know for Sure
A comprehensive booklet for: Surviving a Suicide Loss: Resource and Healing Guide
Howard County Health Department: Suicide Prevention
Grassroots Crisis Intervention - Grassroots facilitates a free, confidential Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group in Howard County. Contact Ashley Badgley for more information: ashley@grassrootscrisis.org.
AFSP Healing Conversations - Healing Conversations provides peer-to-peer support for individuals who have lost a loved one to suicide.
The Compassionate Friends of Patapsco Valley – The Compassionate Friends provide grief support to individuals who have lost a child.