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Resources

Below are resources to help connect you with mental health providers, procure financial assistance, and connect you to other sources of support and empowerment. HabitWorks does not evaluate nor endorse any of these resources. Please use your own judgement to evaluate them and their fit for your needs.

Find a Therapist

HabitWorks does not evaluate nor endorse the background, training, affirmativeness, or skill of anyone included in these directories.

 

National directories with many identity-relevant filters

 

  • Psychology Today has a search engine for therapists. Click on “More” filters to select therapist ethnicity, sexual orientation, language, or faith. Click on “Issues” to select for treatment of people with specific disabilities.

  • Inclusive Therapists has a search engine that allows you to search for a therapist based on your identity. 

  • Ayana Therapy helps people from marginalized and intersectional communities find mental health care. 

 

Providers for Anxiety and Depression

 

  • Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) has a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Therapist directory

  • Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA) has a therapist directory

  • International Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Federation (IOCDF) has a therapist directory for both in person and telehealth providers. 

 

Black Providers

 

  • BEAM (Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective) provides an online search engine for Black mental health providers. 

  • Boris Lawrence Henson Foundations provides a directory of mental health providers and programs serving the African American Community. 

  • Therapy for Black Girls provides an online search engine for therapists for Black women. 

  • The Loveland Foundation offers financial assistance for black women and girls seeking therapy. 

  • Therapy for Black Men provides online search engine for therapists for Black men. 

  • InnoPsych provides an online search engine for therapists of color. 

Hispanic/Latino/a/e Providers

 

  • Therapy for Latinx provides a search engine of Latine and Hispanic therapists. 

  • LatinX Therapists and Speakers is a search engine of Latine and Hispanic therapists. 

 

Asian American Providers

  • Asian American Psychological Association (AAPA) has a directory of culturally aware providers who are prepared to meet the needs of Asian Americans. 

  • Asian Mental Health Collective (AMHC) provides a search engine of Asian therapists. 

  • Asians for Mental Health (AMH) provides a directory of Asian/Pacific Islander therapists. 

  • South Asian Mental Health Initiative Network (SAMHIN) provides a directory of mental health providers who have registered with SAMHIN. 

  • National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association (NAAPIMHA) provides a list by state of mental health/behavioral service providers for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. 

 

Disability Providers

 

  • Therapy 4 the People has an article that helps people with disabilities identify the right mental health care provider for them. 

  • The Autism Society has a National Helpline that can help you get connected with the right provider for you. 

 

LGBTQIA+ Providers

 

  • Mental Health America provides a guide on how to find LGBTQ friendly therapy. 

  • American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists provides a referral directory

  • National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network provides a directory

  • Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender (GLBT) Near Me has a large directory of resources including providers. 

Additional Resources

HabitWorks does not evaluate nor endorse any of these resources. Please use your own judgement to evaluate them and their fit for your needs. This is not an exhaustive list and does not include every possible community. If your community is not represented on this resource, please feel free to email us at cbeard@mclean.harvard.edu, and we will help you find additional resources.

Mental Health Organizations

Crisis text line, suicide prevention lifeline, and American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
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In a crisis?​​

Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor

Free 24/7 support at your fingertips​​

Website: https://www.crisistextline.org/

Connects callers to trained crisis counselors 24/7. They also provide a chat function on their website. ​​
Phone:
988

Website: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention provides referrals to support groups, mental health professionals, resources on loss and suicide prevention information.​​

Phone: 1-888-333-2377​​

Website: https://afsp.org/about-afsp/

Domestic Violence Hotline, Anxiety and Depression Association of America, and OCD Foundation

Provides 24/7 crisis intervention, safety planning and information on domestic violence. ​
Phone:
1-800-799-7233​

Website: https://www.thehotline.org/

Anxiety and Depression Association of America - provides information on anxiety disorders and depression and treatment referrals.​

Website: http://www.adaa.org/

Provides information on OCD and treatment referrals.

Phone: 617-973-5801​

Website: http://iocdf.org/

DBSA, NAMI, NEDA

The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance is a national support group directed by peers, focused on depression and bipolar disorder. Their website provides a group locator, psychoeducation for patients and families, crisis planning information and much more.​

Website: https://www.dbsalliance.org

Dedicated to building better lives for those affected by mental illness.​

Website: www.nami.org

Phone: 800-950-NAMI​

Email: info@nami.org

M-F 10AM-6PM​

Crisis Helpline: Text NAMI TO 741741

Psychoeducation, resources, research opportunities and new treatments.​
Hotline: 800-931-2237​

Website: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/

TARA

Offers a referral center for information, support, education and treatment options for BPD. ​
Phone:
1-888-482-7227​

Website: https://www.tara4bpd.org/

ABCT
SAMHSA

Provides referrals to low cost/sliding scale mental health care, substance abuse and dual diagnosis treatment. ​
Phone:
800-662-4357​

Website: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

SARDA

Schizophrenia and Related Disorders Alliance of America - maintains the Schizophrenia Anonymous programs, which are self-help groups and are now available as toll free teleconferences. 
Phone:
240-423-9432​

Website: http://sardaa.org/

Multicultural psychology
Deconstructing Stigma

Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) Provides educational resources and treatment referrals.​

Website: http://www.abct.org/

Multicultural Psychology Resources for Providers is a resource for clinicians that includes useful literature and worksheets.

Website: https://multiculturalpsychology.com/

Deconstructing Stigma is an international mental health awareness campaign founded at Mclean Hospital.​

Website: https://www.mcleanhospital.org/deconstructing-stigma

Financial Resources

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Nutrition assistance: 

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the largest federal nutrition assistance program. SNAP provides benefits to eligible low-income individuals and families via an Electronic Benefits Transfer card. This card can be used like a debit card to purchase eligible food in authorized retail food stores. To apply, you must contact your local SNAP office. Find your state’s information here.

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Housing assistance: 

The Department of Housing and Urban Development programs that provide housing and community development assistance. The Department also works to ensure fair and equal housing opportunity for all. Find agency details and learn more about the services they offer here. Contact them here.

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Health Assistance: 

The Latino Health Insurance Program is based in Massachusetts and provides health education, COVID-19 education, health insurance navigation, and nutrition assistance services. To learn more about how to access these services, click here.

The BIPOC Therapy Fund offers financial support for mental health therapy to BIPOC adults that live in the USA. To apply click here

General financial assistance: 

The Federal government has an Affordable Connectivity Program where people can get significantly discounted rates with their Internet providers if they qualify for other assistance programs like SNAP. People can check if they qualify and apply here.

 

United Disability Services provides a Comprehensive Guide to Financial Assistance for People with Disabilities here

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