Mental Health Resources
In these times of uncertainty, we want our SWU family to hold steadfast to the words of Christ, "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." (John 14:27, NIV) Here are some blog posts from our own SWU community:
Below are non-affiliated links and resources:
- CDC | Mental Health & Coping
- Active Minds | Coping During COVID-19
- American Psychological Association | Social Distancing
- The Conversation | Science-Based Coping Strategies
General Resources
Option 1: Start with your medical insurance company to find an in-network provider. Go to your insurance company website and use your member ID to access resources available according to your coverage plan. Then you can narrow your search based on your parameters: location, distance, specialty, faith, type of treatment, etc.
Option 2: Research mental health resources in your area based on your parameters: location, distance, specialty, faith, insurance coverage, type of treatment, etc. Here are some resource options:
Option 3: Find an online counseling provider
- Discussions on online counseling
- Click here for a review of online provider options
- Better Help
- Therapy Tribe
- Anxiety & Depression Assoc. of America
- Crisis Textline (24/7): Text START or HELP to 741-741
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24/7 call or chat): 1-800-273-8255 or crisischat.org
- SAMHSA National Helpline (24/7): 1-800-662-4357 (HELP) – treatment referral and information for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders
- Hospice Bereavement Services: check your local hospice providers to see if grief counseling is available to you in your location
- Department of Mental Health – check your local provider options for mental health clinics by county