
“IT’S OKAY NOT TO BE OKAY”
Resources
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National Alliance on Mental Illness
NAMI Alaska provides education, support, advocacy, and public awareness for Alaska NAMI Affiliates, individuals, their families, friends, and community members whose lives are affected by a mental health condition.
NAMI, National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI advocates for access to mental health services, treatment, support, and research and is committed to raise awareness and build hope."
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The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is an American nonprofit organization founded in 1998. It focuses on suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth. Through a toll-free telephone number, it operates The Trevor Lifeline, a confidential service that offers trained counselors.
If you are thinking about harming yourself — get immediate support. Connect to a crisis counselor 24/7, 365 days a year, from anywhere in the U.S. It is 100% confidential, and 100% free.
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Lighted Path Therapy Services
Lighted Path Therapy Services provides mental health counseling and therapy services in Anchorage, Eagle River, and Wasilla Alaska. We are a company focused on helping individuals, couples and families to improve their quality of life.
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National Institute of Mental Health
NIMH's mission is to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through basic and clinical research, paving the way for prevention, recovery, and cure. NIMH fulfills its mission by: Supporting and conducting research on mental illnesses and the underlying basic science of the brain and behavior.
Click below to learn about the various different types of mental disorders.
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SAMHSA
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation and to improve the lives of individuals living with mental and substance use disorders, and their families.
SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities.
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The JED Foundation
The Jed Foundation (JED) is a nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for our nation’s teens and young adults, giving them the skills and support they need to thrive today…and tomorrow.