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RESOURCES

988 is a 24/7, free, and confidential lifeline to provide support to individuals in distress, discuss best practices for healthcare providers, and provide mental health resources to you or your loved ones.

SAMHSA

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) operates a 24/7, free, and confidential hotline that provides treatment referral and information services for those facing mental health crises and/or substance use disorders.

NAMI

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization. In addition to their 24/7, free, and confidential helpline, NAMI also supports mental health advocates and educators across the nation.

HeadsUpGuys

HeadsUpGuys is an anonymous, virtual resource designed for men and their loved ones to access to mental health tips, recovery stories from men who have faced depression, and an international directory of therapists to connect men with mental health professionals.

PSW

Prevent Suicide Wisconsin is a statewide partnership aiming to reduce the number of suicide attempts and deaths around the state by maintaining resources on a public website, supporting training and educational programs, and providing assistance to local coalitions/healthcare systems/organizations.

QPR

Question, Persuade, Respond (QPR) provides proven, practical suicide prevention training that educates people to 1) recognize the warning signs of suicide, 2) know how to offer hope, and 3) know how to get help and save a life. Our coalition offers QPR training to interested community members.

QPR Inforgraphic #1 and QPR Inforgraphic #2

Mental Health First Aide

Mental Health First Aide is a course that teaches learners how to recognize, understand, and respond to signs of substance use disorders or mental illnesses.

Mental Health America

Mental Health America strives to advance the mental health of Americans through research, advocacy and public policy, direct service, and public education.

211

211 is a 24/7, free, and confidential hotline for individuals and families searching for help meeting basic needs like housing, food, transportation, and healthcare. Trained responders provide information and referrals to social services.

FindHelp

FindHelp provides a search engine for individuals and families searching for free and reduced-cost resources in their areas like food, housing, financial assistance, and healthcare.