Florida Mental Health Resources

You or someone else you are aware of suffers from mental illness or has been struggling with emotional issues or is concerned regarding their mental health There are many ways to seek assistance. Utilize these resources to locate assistance for yourself as well as a friend or someone in your family.

Please be aware it is important note that the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is an agency for research and funding. The resources on this page are meant to be used for informational purposes only. This list is not exhaustive and is not an endorsement from NIMH.

Crisis Helplines

988 Lifeline for Suicide and Crisis: Call or text 988; llame at 988 (para advice in Espanol)Use Lifeline Chat on the web. Lifeline offers 24/7, secure help to anyone experiencing a suicidal crisis or in emotional trouble. Text 988 or call to talk to a trained crisis counselor. Support is also accessible in English through live chat.

Crisis Text Line: Text "HELLO" to 741741The Crisis Text hotline is available all hours of the day and seven days a week in the U.S. This Crisis Text Line serves anyone in any kind of emergency and connects them to Crisis counselors who are able to offer assistance and help.

Veterans Crisis Line: Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and call 1 or text 838255. Access Veterans Crisis Chat on the internet Veterans Crisis Line is a free, private service that connects veterans 24 hours all week long with a trained and experienced responder. The service is accessible to veterans of all ages, regardless of those who aren't associated with the VA or are enrolled in VA health insurance.

Disaster Distress Helpline: Call or text 1-800-985-5990 The disaster distress helpline is available for immediate crisis counseling for those who are suffering from anxiety or depression due to any human or natural-caused catastrophe. The helpline is cost-free and confidential, multilingual, and is available 24 hours seven every day of the week.

Treatment for Mental Health

Treatment for mental disorders typically involves medication, therapy, or a combination of both. Treatment may be provided in person, or through the use of a computer or phone (telemental health). It's sometimes hard to figure out where to start in your search for mental health services however there are many ways to locate a professional that can meet your requirements.

Primary Care Provider - The primary care physician is a valuable resource for providing mental health screenings as well as recommendations to mental health specialists. If you're scheduled with your primary healthcare provider you should consider talking about your mental health issues and asking for assistance.

Federal Resources - Some federal agencies offer sources to help identify health care providers and assist in locating low-cost health services. They include:

National Agencies and Advocacy and Professional Organizations - Professional and advocacy organizations are excellent sources of info when searching for a psychiatrist. They typically have information on finding a psychiatrist on their websites, and certain have locators for doctors available on their sites. Examples include but aren't only limited to:

Government agencies of the State or County - The official website of your county or state government might have information about health services available in your region. It is possible to locate this information by visiting their websites and searching for the health care department.

Insurance Providers - In the event that you own health insurance, the representative from the insurance company will be able to tell you the local clinics that are covered under your plan. The websites of a variety of health insurance companies include searchable databases which allow you to locate a participating provider in your local area.

University or College Schools - Local colleges or universities or medical schools could provide treatments. To locate them look on the websites of the local health centers of your university to find their psychiatry, psychology counseling, or social work departments.

Assistance For Service Personnel and their Families - Former and current service members might face different mental health problems than the general population. For information on resources for veterans and service members, you can visit the MentalHealth.gov page for Help For Services Members along with Their Families page or the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs Mental Health page.

Florida Substance Abuse Resources - All In Solutions Florida rehabs list provides information about drug and alcohol addiction treatment options for those who reside in Florida. This resource includes information about locations, payment options, and various programs and levels of care offered. 

Finding Help

If you have found a potential service, it is beneficial to create an inventory of questions to help you determine whether they're a good choice for you. The types of questions you could like to ask a potential supplier include:

To learn how to communicate with your health care provider take a look at the NIMH Take Control of Your Mental Health Tips for Talking with your Health Care Provider sheet.

Treatment is most effective when you've established a positive connection between you and your medical professional. If you're not feeling comfortable or feel like the treatment isn't working consult your physician or think about finding an alternative provider or method of treatment. If you're a child or adolescent, you should talk to your physician or a trusted adult. Don't stop your current treatment without consulting your physician.