Although the holiday season is known to be the most wonderful time of the year, the truth is that it can also be very difficult for many of us who are suffering from hardships and/or mental illness. It is important that we take care of our own mental health and also check in with others to see how they are doing. What better way to celebrate the spirit of the holidays than to lend your love and support to someone in need of it! We have compiled a list of resources for you to keep on hand if you or someone you know needs support or guidance over the holidays; we at International Bipolar Foundation want our community to know that you are not alone and are so valued. Best wishes for your well-being and happiness this holiday season.  

 

 

Talk to a counselor, for free

https://www.7cups.com/

 

Myths and Realities of the Holiday Blues Podcast

https://www.blogtalkradio.com/columbiapsychiatrynyspi/2013/12/03/myths-and-realities-of-the-holiday-blues

 

Helping Kids Cope With Holiday Blues

https://pulse.seattlechildrens.org/helping-kids-cope-with-holiday-blues/

 

US Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

988 

Suicide Hotline  San Diego

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

Suicide hotline in Spanish

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/

National Teen Crisis Hotline

https://teenlineonline.org/youth-yellow-pages/24-hour-crisis-numbers/?gc…

National Suicide Hotline

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

Mental Health Hotline

https://www.nowmentalhealth.com/sov.php?n=8885089446

National Alliance on Mental Illness

https://www.nami.org/Find-Support/NAMI-Programs/Nami-Family-Support-Group

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

http://www.dbsalliance.org/site/PageServer?pagename=urgent_crisis_hotline

 

Bullying Help Chatline

http://www.stompoutbullying.org/information-and-resources/helpchat-line/

Substance Use and Mental Health Services Administration ( Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locater)

https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/

Bipolar Hotline

https://www.mentalhelp.net/articles/bipolar-hotline/

Man therapy / veteran crisis line

https://mantherapy.org/

Veteran Crisis Line

https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotlines

https://www.glbthotline.org/hotline.html

http://www.youthline.ca/