Breaking the Stigma: Resources and assistance

Breaking the Stigma: Children and Mental Health -- A CBS2 Special

If you or someone you know needs help, you can call or text 988 to speak with a trained, caring counselor 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can also chat online with a counselor at 988lifeline.org.

RESOURCES AND ASSISTANCE

24/7 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, or call 1-800-273-TALK	Suicide Prevention Live Chat
Text TALK to 741-741 to text with a trained crisis counselor for free	American Foundation For Suicide Prevention
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental illness) Helpline: (800) 950-6264	Mental Health Conversation Guides
NYC Well: Text, Talk And Chat	Mental Health Patients' Rights: (800) 700-9996
Emergency Psychiatric Services: (800) 854-7771	American Psychological Association (APA): (800) 374-2721
Suicide Prevention Hotline: (877) 727-4747	Board of Behavioral Sciences

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