Helpful Resources

For immediate, emergency help, please call 911.

• If you are in crisis and contemplating suicide, or, have a friend or family member needing to speak with someone please phone 1-800-273-TALK (8255) 24/7. Locally, you can speak with someone 24/7 at Vista Crisis Support 239-275-4242

FORMS

• Intake Packet You can download, complete and bring with you to your first appointment. If you elect to complete the intake packet on arrival to your first session, please arrive 5-10 minutes early to do so.

LINKS

Suicide Prevention and Loss Survivors Support

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-TALK
• National Center for Injury Prevention and Control
• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
• American Association of Suicidology (understanding, treatment and intervention)

Trauma/Abuse/Post Traumatic Stress

• Florida Abuse Hotline (800) 96-ABUSE
• National Child Traumatic Stress Network
• Childhelp USA®
• Military OneSource
• The National Domestic Violence Hotline Website
  • Local: Abuse Counseling and Treatment (ACT) 24/7 Crisis Line: 239-939-3112
  • Local: Phoenix Rape Treatment Center 24/7 Crisis Line: 239-939-3112
• Wounded Warriors Project
• US Department of Veteran's Affairs
• Local: Ft Myers VA Outpatient Clinic: 239-939-3939

General Psychology/Mental Health

• The APA (American Psychological Association)
• National Institute of Mental Health
• Center for Mental Health Services
• The Child Anxiety Network
• El Centro de Apoyo de la APA
• www.mentalhealthflorida.com
• Florida Psychological Association
• Lee Mental Health (Formerly Ruth Cooper Center) 239-275-3222
• National Alliance on Mental Illness
  • NAMI Local Chapter: 239-337-9024

Addiction, Substance Abuse and Recovery

• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
• Alcoholics Anonymous Recovery Resources
• Center for On-Line Addiction
• Southwest Florida Addiction Services (SWFAS) 239-332-6937
• Family Preservation Services 239-332-8009 (acceptsMedicaid)
• Alcoholics Anonymous
  • Local 24/7 Hotline: 239-275-5111
• Narcotics Anonymous
  • Local Contact: 239-338-9407

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder/Autism

• Attention Deficit Disorders Association
• Learning Disabilities Association of America
• Center for Autism
• Autism Society
• Children and Adults with ADHD (CHADD)
  • CHADD Local Chapter: 239-466-1167

Depression, Bipolar and other Mood Disorders

• Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
• Families for Depression Awareness
• Bipolar Disorder News
• Anxiety Network

Eating Disorders

• National Eating Disorders Association
• National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD)
• Overeaters Anonymous (OA)

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