Resources

Finding the right help can sometimes feel overwhelming. I’ve put together this collection of mental-health, crisis, substance-use, family, disability, and community resources to make that process a little easier.

Some of these resources are specific to Florida and Central Florida, which I call home, while others are available nationally.

This list is intended as a starting point and will continue to grow as I discover additional resources worth sharing.

If You Need Help Right Now

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988

Free, confidential crisis support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for people experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, mental-health crises, or substance-use concerns.

If you or someone else is in immediate physical danger or experiencing a life-threatening medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.

211
Call 211

Connects people with local resources for mental-health care, housing, food assistance, healthcare, transportation, financial assistance, and other community services.

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Mental Health

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Information about mental-health conditions, symptoms, treatment, research, and clinical trials.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Mental-health education, support groups, advocacy, and resources for individuals and families.

NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
Text: NAMI to 62640

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Federal mental-health and substance-use information, treatment resources, and support services.

FindTreatment.gov
A confidential federal resource for locating mental-health and substance-use treatment providers throughout the United States.

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Substance Use & Addiction

SAMHSA National Helpline
1-800-662-HELP (4357)

A free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information service for individuals and families dealing with mental-health or substance-use disorders.

FindTreatment.gov
Search for substance-use and mental-health treatment programs by location.

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Autism & Developmental Disabilities

Autism Society of America
Information, education, advocacy, and connections to autism resources throughout the United States.

Autism Society National Helpline: 1-800-3-AUTISM (1-800-328-8476)

Autism Society of Florida
Florida-specific autism resources, education, support, and community connections.

Autism Speaks Resource Guide
Searchable resources for autistic individuals and families, including services related to education, healthcare, employment, housing, and community support.

TEACCH Autism Program
University of North Carolina program providing autism education, training, clinical services, and resources for individuals, families, and professionals.

Indiana Resource Center for Autism
Educational resources, training, articles, and practical information related to autism across the lifespan.

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Disability & Special Education

Disability Rights Florida
Information and advocacy related to disability rights, special education, employment, healthcare, housing, accessibility, Social Security, and other issues affecting Floridians with disabilities.

U.S. Department of Education: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Information for parents, educators, and professionals regarding special-education rights and services.

Understood
Practical resources for parents and individuals dealing with learning and thinking differences, including ADHD, dyslexia, school accommodations, and IEPs.

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Domestic Violence & Relationship Safety

National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Text: START to 88788

Confidential support, safety planning, information, and connections to local domestic-violence resources.

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Sexual Assault & Abuse

RAINN: Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
Text: HOPE to 64673

Free, confidential, 24/7 support for survivors of sexual assault and abuse, as well as family members and others supporting survivors.

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Pregnancy & Postpartum Mental Health

Postpartum Support International
HelpLine: 1-800-944-4773

Support, education, peer resources, and connections to providers for people experiencing postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, postpartum psychosis, pregnancy-related mental-health concerns, or other perinatal mental-health difficulties.

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Florida Mental Health Resources

Florida Department of Health: Mental Health Resources
Information about mental-health resources and crisis support available throughout Florida.

Disability Rights Florida
Resources and advocacy for Floridians living with disabilities, including mental-health conditions.

211 Florida
Dial 211 to connect with local mental-health, housing, food, financial, healthcare, and other community resources.

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A Note About These Resources

These links are provided for informational purposes and are not a substitute for professional mental-health or medical care.

I don’t necessarily have a professional relationship with or endorse every organization listed here. I’ve included them because they may provide useful information, support, referrals, or assistance to individuals and families looking for help.

Resources, phone numbers, and services can change over time. I periodically review this page, but if you discover a link that is no longer working or know of a resource that belongs here, please let me know.

Last updated: September 2026