Crisis & Hotlines
Free, confidential support available 24/7
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential crisis support by call or text. Available to anyone in emotional distress or suicidal crisis.
Crisis Text Line
Text-based crisis support for anyone in emotional distress. Connects you with a trained crisis counselor.
TextHOME to 741741
The Trevor Project
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ young people under 25.
Veterans Crisis Line
Confidential crisis support for veterans, service members, and their families.
Trans Lifeline
Peer support hotline staffed by trans people, for trans and nonbinary individuals in crisis.
Call1-877-565-8860
RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline
Confidential support for survivors of sexual violence, connecting callers with local providers.
Call1-800-656-4673
Chatrainn.org
SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential information and treatment referrals for mental health and substance use disorders.
Call1-800-662-4357
Websamhsa.gov
National Organizations
Education, advocacy, and support across mental health conditions
General Mental Health
NAMI — National Alliance on Mental Illness
Largest grassroots mental health organization. Offers support groups, education programs, and advocacy for those affected by mental illness.
General Mental Health
Mental Health America (MHA)
Community-based organization focused on promoting mental health, prevention, and early intervention. Includes free online screening tools.
Mood Disorders
Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
Peer-led organization offering support groups, education, and advocacy for people living with mood disorders.
Call1-800-826-3632
Anxiety & Depression
ADAA — Anxiety & Depression Association of America
Education, resources, and therapist directory focused on anxiety disorders, PTSD, OCD, and depression.
Webadaa.org
OCD
International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)
Resources, support groups, and treatment information for OCD and related anxiety conditions. Includes a therapist finder specializing in ERP.
Call617-973-5801
Webiocdf.org
Eating Disorders
National Alliance for Eating Disorders
Helpline, support groups, and treatment finder for individuals and families affected by eating disorders. Note: this organization now operates the eating disorder helpline formerly associated with NEDA.
Helpline1-866-662-1235
PTSD & Trauma
National Center for PTSD (VA)
Authoritative resource from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on PTSD — includes information for veterans and civilians, with self-assessment tools.
Webptsd.va.gov
Suicide Prevention
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
Research, advocacy, and support for those affected by suicide. Offers survivor support groups and educational programs.
Webafsp.org
LGBTQ+ Mental Health
National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network
Mental health practitioner directory focused on QTPOC-affirming care. Includes reduced-fee providers.
Webnqttcn.com
Research & Education
NIMH — National Institute of Mental Health
Federal agency for mental health research. Offers evidence-based information on conditions, treatments, and clinical trials.
Call1-866-615-6464
Webnimh.nih.gov
Oregon Resources
State and local services for Oregon residents
For Oregon patients of Veridian Health: Telehealth is available statewide. In-person visits are available in the Portland area. The following resources are specific to Oregon residents.
State Agency
Oregon Health Authority — Mental Health
Oregon's state mental health agency. Oversees community mental health programs, connects residents with local services, and provides behavioral health resources.
Lines for Life — Oregon Crisis Line
Oregon's statewide crisis line offering immediate support for mental health crises, suicide, alcohol, and drug concerns.
Multnomah County / Portland
Multnomah County Mental Health Crisis Line
24/7 crisis support for Multnomah County residents, including mobile crisis response and walk-in crisis services.
Call503-255-0026
Treatment Finder
Oregon 211
Free statewide information and referral service. Helps Oregon residents find mental health, substance use, food, housing, and social services nearby.
Call211
Web211info.org
Insurance / Medicaid
Oregon Health Plan (OHP)
Oregon's Medicaid program, which covers mental health and substance use treatment. Veridian Health accepts OHP for eligible Oregon patients.
Peer Support
NAMI Oregon
State affiliate of NAMI with local support groups, Family-to-Family education, and advocacy resources across Oregon.
Webnamior.org
Illinois Resources
State and local services for Illinois residents
For Illinois patients of Veridian Health: Telehealth services are available statewide across Illinois. The following resources are specific to Illinois residents.
State Agency
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) — Mental Health
State oversight of community mental health centers and substance use programs. Includes a provider directory for IDHS-funded services.
Illinois Crisis & Referral Entry Services (CARES)
Statewide mental health crisis line providing immediate intervention, referrals, and mobile crisis response for Illinois residents.
Call1-800-299-1133
Treatment Finder
Illinois 211
Free statewide information and referral service to connect Illinois residents with mental health, housing, food, and social services nearby.
Insurance / Medicaid
Illinois Medicaid (Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services)
Illinois Medicaid covers mental health services including outpatient psychiatric care. Veridian Health accepts certain Illinois Medicaid plans.
Peer Support
NAMI Illinois
State affiliate of NAMI with local chapters offering support groups, Peer-to-Peer programs, and educational resources across Illinois.
St. Louis Metro Area
National Alliance on Mental Illness — Metro St. Louis
For patients in the Metro East / southwestern Illinois region, NAMI's St. Louis affiliate serves communities on both sides of the river.
Webnamistl.org
Self-Help & Education
Tools, apps, and learning resources for your everyday wellbeing
MHA Free Mental Health Screenings
Confidential, validated screenings for depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar, ADHD, and more. A helpful starting point — not a diagnosis.
Take a free screening →Understanding Your Medications
NIMH provides clear, evidence-based guides on how psychiatric medications work, what to expect, and questions to ask your provider.
Medication guides from NIMH →Mindfulness & Stress Reduction
UCLA's free guided meditations are evidence-based and available in multiple lengths — from 3 minutes to a full session.
Free UCLA guided meditations →Sleep & Mental Health
Poor sleep worsens nearly every psychiatric condition. The Sleep Foundation offers practical, research-backed sleep hygiene guides.
Sleep Foundation — Mental Health →Mood Tracking
Tracking your mood between appointments helps your provider see patterns over time. MoodKit and Daylio are clinician-recommended apps.
MoodKit app →DBSA Online Support Groups
Free peer-led online support groups for depression and bipolar disorder — open to anyone, no registration required for many groups.
Find an online support group →Woebot — CBT Chatbot
Evidence-informed app that uses cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to help manage stress, anxiety, and low mood between sessions.
Woebot Health →Understanding Pharmacogenomics
Learn how your genetic makeup can influence which medications work best for you — a topic we offer through Medication DNA Testing at Veridian Health.
About Medication DNA Testing →
Important Note: This page is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 988 or 911. These resources are not affiliated with Veridian Health PLLC.