If you are looking for information on anxiety and depression or mental health resources either nationally or in the Indianapolis area, here are some trusted sources:
Indianapolis/Greenwood local resources
Upstream Prevention: https://upstreamprevention.org/
Upstream Prevention works to support system-level changes to promote public health. They offer trainings such as suicide prevention trainings and host a variety of events across Indiana. Their initiatives include mental health awareness, substance use prevention, naloxone & harm reduction and more. Get involved with Upstream Prevention by subscribing to their newsletter and attending a local event.
Adult & Child Health: https://adultandchild.org/
Adult & Child Health is an integrated healthcare provider located across 8 locations in Central Indiana. They offer a variety of services, including specific behavioral health support. Adult & Child works to provide easy access to supports like individual or family therapy, medication, community-based supports, employment services, transitional housing and much more. They accept most insurances and offer an income based sliding scale fee.
Community Health Network: https://www.ecommunity.com/services/mental-behavioral-health
Community Health Network offers adult and youth behavioral health services across Indiana. They have inpatient and outpatient services to treat those with addictions, or other mental health related illness’. They provide specific support and treatment plans for a variety of needs, and offer 24/7 care through their crisis care line.
National Alliance on Mental Illness Local – Greater Indianapolis: https://sites.google.com/site/namiindianapolis/home
NAMI has several local chapters located across Indiana. The Greater Indianapolis chapter offers services specifically for those located in Indianapolis. They have a newsletter you can subscribe to, as well as several weekly support groups for families, and people with mental illnesses. No referral is needed, and support groups are open to anyone who would like to attend. NAMI of Greater Indianapolis also offers education courses such as Crisis Intervention Team Training: a 40 hour specialized training for law enforcement officers “who are then equipped to divert persons with mental illness who are in crisis away from the criminal justice system and into treatment.” The NAMI Indiana Helpline is answered Monday-Friday from 9am to 5pm for anyone that would like to call for resources and support. HELPLINE: 800-677-6442 OR: 317-925-9399
Brooke’s Place: https://www.brookesplace.org/
Brooke’s Place is located on the north side of Indianapolis and works to provide support, therapy services, and community education to help families and individuals through their personal journey with grief. Brooke’s Place offers a variety of online resources and handouts on topics such as suggestions for teachers, and bereaved parents resources. They have an ongoing support group for ages 3-29, a camp for grieving youth, and more.
Be Well Indiana https://www.in.gov/bewellindiana/resources/mental-health-resources/
Be Well Indiana offers a variety of mental health and wellness resources for those in Indiana. Some topics include resources for domestic violence, stress education, substance use disorder resources, support for veterans and more. They have blog posts as well as videos that can be accessed at any time on their website. They also provide information and resources for Indiana residents such as Indiana Unemployment Resources, State Health Insurance Program, and Child Care Resources. Be Well has a crisis helpline that provides free, confidential support 24/7. Call 211 or 866-211-9966 to speak with a trained counselor.
Firefly Children and Family Alliance: https://fireflyin.org/
Firefly Children and Family Alliance helps connect Indiana families and individuals with support programs and resources aimed to help all Hoosiers thrive. Programs and services include child abuse prevention, home-based services, youth placement, mental health, and recovery services. On their website, they offer articles and blog posts, and help you get connected to the services you need. They also offer classes and trainings on topics such as safe sleep and anger management.
Mental Health America of Indiana: https://mhai.net/
Mental Health America of Indiana offers prevention, counseling, recovery, education and credentialing, harm reduction and crisis stabilization and legal and client services. They have a variety or resources, and events, and are available to help connect you to the services you need. They offer a mental health screening to help find the best fit for your needs. Head to their website to be connected to a peer recovery coach. For suicidal crisis or mental health-related distress, contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.
Nationwide online resources
Anxiety and Depression Association of America: https://adaa.org/
This site offers resources to help connect you with a therapist, and gives detailed explanations of types of therapies and types of diagnosis beyond anxiety and depression. They also offer a variety of free webinars on topics ranging from managing social anxiety to the use of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia. Looking for a support group? The ADAA has free online peer support groups offered in both English and Spanish.
National Institute of Mental Health: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/
The NIH is a vast resource full of mental health statistics, research, brochures, fact sheets, digital shareables, and information on clinical trials. The NIH also has an extensive list of events offered virtually and/or in person covering topics such as eating disorders, traumatic events, PTSD, and many more.
National Alliance on Mental Illness: https://nami.org/Home
NAMI is a national organization that works to educate and advocate for mental illness. Their website is full of blog posts, personal stories, webinars, podcasts, online discussion groups and more. Each year, NAMI holds more than 50 walks across the country in support of their work toward ending the stigma and increasing awareness of mental health related issues. They also have a national convention hosted yearly that can be attended in person or virtually.
Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us
Psychology Today is a comprehensive resource for finding the right therapist. Their website allows nationwide searches for therapists of different specialities, insurances, price points, etc. There are also listings for support groups, treatment centers, and psychiatrists. Additionally, Psychology Today has a wide variety of articles and provides guidance when learning about a new diagnosis or mental health related topic.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance: https://www.dbsalliance.org/
The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance provides education, wellness, and support resources for a variety of mental health related issues. Educational materials include podcasts, videos, webinars, articles, and more. They offer online, and local support groups across the country. A special component of this resource is the DBSA’s educational program called the “Mood Crew.” This program is geared toward children ages 4-10 and helps adults have positive conversations about feelings with children. They offer lots of tools on their site to help you engage in this program with your child.
American Psychiatric Association: https://www.psychiatry.org/
The American Psychiatric Association is a vast resource for psychiatric practice, research, and academia. They offer extensive information about many topics from Opioid Use Disorders to Gender Dysphoria. Their website features articles, groups, blogs, videos, and can be your one stop shop for finding the perfect psychiatrist.
The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org
The Trevor Project provides information and support to young people in the https://www.brookesplace.org/LGBTQ community at any time, any day. They have a resource center that helps you learn about a variety of topics such as gender identity and facts about LGBTQ youth suicide. The Trevor Project has counselors that are available by text, call or online chat as well as an online community called “TrevorSpace” that allows LGBTQ youth between the ages of 13-24 to make friends, get advice, and find support.
