Depression: Organizations that Help

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
If you are feeling suicidal, get help immediately: Call or text “988” the three-digit, nationwide phone number to connect directly to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance provides up-to-date, scientifically-based tools and information; supports research to promote diagnosis, effective and tolerable treatments and discover a cure, and; works to ensure that people living with mood disorders are treated equitably.

Families for Depression Awareness
Families for Depression Awareness helps families recognize and cope with depressive disorders and works to reduce stigma associated with depressive disorders and to help families cope with depression.

National Institute of Mental Health
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is the lead Federal agency for research on mental and behavioral disorders. Its public health mission mandates a focus on those with the most serious mental illness. NIMH works to improve mental health through biomedical research on mind, brain, and behavior.

National Mental Health Association
The National Mental Health Association works to improve the mental health of all Americans through advocacy, education, research and service.

Screening for Mental Mental Health
Screening for Mental Health Inc. (SMH) programs include in-person and online programs for people with depression, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, alcohol problems, and suicide prevention.

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