LIBRARY BLOG

It’s no secret that we’re going through some pretty difficult and challenging times. The internet offers a range of free resources that may assist in your search to help improve your emotional well-being. To help curb information overload, we’ve put together a recommended list to aid in your research.

Note: Library and online resources are not meant to be used in place of professional help. If you or someone you know requires mental health assistance, please seek help from a qualified professional or use the Crisis Hotlines listed below.

Alcoholics Anonymous is an international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem. It is nonprofessional, self-supporting, multiracial, apolitical, and available almost everywhere. There are no age or education requirements. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about his or her drinking problem.

CDC works 24/7 to protect America from health, safety, and security threats, both foreign and in the U.S. Whether diseases start at home or abroad, are chronic or acute, curable or preventable, human error or deliberate attack; CDC fights disease and supports communities and citizens to do the same.

MedlinePlus is a service of the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the world’s largest medical library, which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

MentalHealth.gov provides information on how to get help or help others who are struggling with mental health.

Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training course that teaches participants about mental health and substance-use issues.

NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

Narcotics Anonymous is a global, community-based organization with a multi-lingual and multicultural membership. They offer recovery from the effects of addiction through working a twelve-step program, including regular attendance at group meetings.

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), the lead federal agency for research on mental disorders, offers basic information on mental disorders, a range of related topics, and the latest mental health research.

PubMed® comprises more than 30 million citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books. Provided by NLM.

SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.

The SCLHSA was created by Legislative ACT 343 in 2006 to provide addictive disorder, developmental disability and mental health services to individuals in Assumption, Lafourche, St. Charles, St. James, St. John, St. Mary and Terrebonne Parishes. SCLHSA is governed by a local board composed of nine members from the seven parishes.

Start Corporation is a non-profit organization that provides health services to individuals with mental disabilities.

Crisis Hotlines

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24/7.

Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for English, 1-888-628-9454 for Spanish or visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org

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Connect with the Veterans Crisis Line to reach caring, qualified responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Many of them are veterans themselves.

Call 1-800-273-8255, text 838255, or visit veteranscrisisline.net

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The LGBT National Help Center offers resources locally, nationally, and internationally; provides respect to those who seek our help; and offers support, acceptance, and affirmation.

Call 888-843-4564 or visit glnh.org