Mental Health
The GRA has gathered the following national and state resources for those suffering from mental illness, addiction or grief and those wishing to offer support and learn more about mental illness.
Crisis Support
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 or text HOPE to 916-668-ICAN; Free, confidential 24/7 support
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
- The Trevor Project for LGBTQ Youth: 1-866-488-7386 for 24/7 judgment-free support
- National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264 or text NAMI to 741741 for treatment and support solution
Georgia Resources
- Atlanta Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): Assisting people with drinking problems.
- Giving Kitchen: Provides emergency assistance grants for restaurant workers facing an unanticipated crisis. [See the Giving Kitchen National Self-Care Resources page, which includes QPR Suicide Prevention Training, a sample Harassment Policy and information on Building a Stability Network.]
National Resources
- Alcohol Addiction Center: Comprehensive resource for those struggling with alcohol addiction.
- Ben’s Friends: A support group offering hope, fellowship and a path forward to food and beverage industry professionals who struggle with substance abuse.
- Fair Kitchens: How to create a positive, sustainable workplace
- FindTreatment.gov: A modern, user-friendly website to assist Americans with finding the right type of substance abuse treatment, from the Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
- Chefs with Issues: Blog and message board support system for foodservice workers
- The Heirloom Foundation: Advocates for a healthy food industry through outreach, professional development and events
- Hope for the Day: Suicide prevention and support programs, including Sip of Hope cafe in Chicago
- Mental Health First Aid Training: Educating people to understand and respond to people in distress
- Mental Health Resources: Comprehensive list of resources for anyone seeking information about and/or help for a range of mental health issues.
- American Association of Suicidology: Statistics, resources and listings of mental health services
- DrugRehab.com: Delves into the mental health disorders that frequently plague many who struggle with substance misuse disorders.
- DrugRehabConnections.com: Provides unbiased information reviewed by medical experts so readers can make an informed decision on the next steps in their, or a loved one’s, drug rehabilitation journey.
- What’s Your Grief: Education and support for all kinds of grief
- Talkspace Affordable Text Therapy: Anonymous affordable access to therapists