Mental Health Resources
If you are in a crisis and need immediate assistance, please call 911 or head to your nearest emergency room
Nationwide Resources:
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Psychology Today
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1 (800) 273-8255
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National Alliance on Mentall Illness (NAMI)
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
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Latinx Therapy (Podcast + Directory)
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Therapy for Latinx
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Therapy for Black Girls (Podcast + Directory)
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6 Steps to Finding a Great Therapist of Color
New York State Based Resources:
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Directory for Mental Health Services : made possible by Dr. Shagrin from CUNY JJAY College of Criminal Justice
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NYC WELL - Talk. Text. Chat. 24/7
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Mywellbeing.com
California Based Resources:
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Department of Mental Health
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California Department of Health Care Services–Mental Health Services Division (MHSD)
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California Department of Health Care Services–Substance Use Disorder Services (SUD)
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California Medicaid
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California 211 – 2-1-1 is a free referral and information helpline that connects people to a wide range of health and human services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To contact 2-1-1 in any state, including California, simply dial the numbers 2-1-1 from any phone.
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National Alliance on Mental Illness–California – The National Alliance on Mental Illness is a nationwide advocacy group, representing families and people affected by mental health disorders in the United States. The national organization is organized into state and local affiliates, of which NAMI–California is one.
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Mental Health California
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Open Counseling
Interested in pursuing a career in social work?
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker Requirements (New York): NYSED
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker Requirements (California): Board of Behavioral Sciences - LCSW
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BBS - California Clinical Social Work FAQ
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Transfer license from out of state: NASW Out of State - CA
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Best Social Work Programs
Mental Health Workshop
This workshop will be facilitated by Kristal Ruiz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who currently works as an Individual Psychotherapist. She was born and raised in New York City where she obtained her bachelor’s in Psychology from The New School, a Masters in Social Work from Hunter College where she also obtained a special certification in providing trauma informed therapies; and obtained a post-master's degree from NYU’s Silver School of Social Work in Advanced Diagnosis and Assessment. She has spent over 5 years working with children and adolescents who have experienced varying mental health struggles from depression and anxiety, to academic difficulties and behavior management, to survivors of trauma. Kristal approaches mental health and mental health treatment from a creative space, to help guide people through their healing journey, and employs mindfulness-based practices to encourage all people to be more connected with their bodies and take care of their overall health and wellness.
