Mental Health Matters

Mental Health Resources Specific to the Legal Community

American Bar Association Mental Health Resources
Directory of Lawyer Assistance Programs (LAPs)
- Confidential services and support to judges, lawyers, and law students facing mental health or substance‑use issues.
Lawyers Depression Project
- Online peer‑to‑peer support group for legal professionals.
Mindfulness in Law Society
- Educates the legal profession about mindfulness meditation, yoga, and other contemplative practices.
Institute for Well‑Being in Law
- Advocates a holistic approach to well‑being through research, education, and partnerships.

Regional Resources for Mental Health

National Resources for Mental Health

SAMHSA – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
- 24/7 Lifeline: confidential support for crisis and treatment referrals.
SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline (1‑800‑985‑5990)
- 24/7 crisis counseling for emotional distress related to disasters.
SAMHSA Find a Provider Directory
- Search for mental health services by location, payment options, languages, etc.
SAMHSA Opioid Overdose Prevention Toolkit
- Strategies for preventing opioid‑related overdoses and deaths.
Mental Health First Aid Training
- Skills‑based course on mental health and substance‑use issues.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1‑800‑273‑8255)
- 24/7 free, confidential support for people in distress.
  Text “MHFA” to 741741 for Crisis Text Line.
Lifeline Crisis Chat
- Online chat with crisis centers across the U.S.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
- Grassroots organization supporting those affected by mental illness.
Mental Health America (MHA)
- Promotes mental health as part of overall wellness and recovery.
National Council for Mental Wellbeing: Find a Provider
- Search for community mental health services regardless of ability to pay.

Mental Health Resources for QTBIPOC Communities

Asian Mental Health Collective
- Directory of therapists serving Asian American, South Asian, and Pacific Islander communities.
Ayana Therapy
- Mental healthcare for marginalized and intersectional communities.
Black Emotional and Mental Health (BEAM) Collective
- Removes barriers to emotional health care for Black communities through education and advocacy.
Black Female Therapists
- Platform elevating Black female therapists and safe spaces for Black mental health.
Black Men Heal
- Access to mental health treatment and resources for men of color.
Black Mental Health Alliance
- Culturally relevant educational forums and referral services for Black communities.
Loveland Foundation
- Therapy fund supporting Black women and girls with culturally competent services.
Melanin and Mental Health
- Directory of clinicians serving Black and Latinx/Hispanic communities.
National AAPI Mental Health Association
- Behavioral health services for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities.
National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance
- Transforms mental health for QTBIPOC through practitioner support and healing justice resources.
One Sky Center
- Resource center for American Indian and Alaska Native health, education, and research.
South Asian Mental Health Initiative and Network
- Provider directory for South Asian communities, searchable by language and service.
Therapy for Latinx
- Database of Latinx‑competent therapists and support resources.
The Steve Fund
- Supports mental health and well‑being of young people of color.
Therapy for Black Girls
- Online space and directory of culturally competent Black women’s mental health providers.
The Trevor Project
- 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth under 25.
We R Native
- Multimedia health resource for Native teens and young adults.