Mental Health Resources
- National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)
Offers education and support programs for individuals and family members about mental illness and co-occurring disorders.
Helpline: (800) 950-6264 / Text Helpline: 62640 - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Provides information regarding substance abuse and co-occurring disorders, screening and assessment, treatment planning and approaches, and evidence-based practices. SAMHSA Helpline: (800) 662-4357 / Chat Helpline: 988 - The National Institute of Mental Health
Provides specific information regarding signs, symptoms, and treatment for a variety of mental health disorders. (866) 615-6464 - The Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA)
Online peer-to-peer support communities. - Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance of San Diego
Peer-facilitated support group that also welcomes family members, friends, and people seeking to learn more about depressive and bipolar mood disorders. (858) 444-6776 - PFLAG San Diego County
Support for LGBTQ+ people, their parents, families, and allies, (619) 333-6154 - Asisted Living for People with Mental Health Disorders
Resources for seniors and caregivers, 1 (800) 973-1540.
Self-Help Resources and Workbooks
- Bourne, E. J. (2015). Anxiety and phobia workbook, 6th edition. New Harbinger Publications.
- Copeland, M. E., & McKay, M. (2002). The depression workbook: A guide for living with depression and manic depression (Second, Ser. A New Harbinger Self-Help Workbook). New Harbinger Publications.
- Gorski, T. T. (2010). Relapse prevention therapy workbook; managing core personality and lifestyle issues. Herald House/ Independence Press.
- Heitler, S., & Heitler Hirsch, A. (2003). The Power of Two Workbook: Communication Skills for a Strong & Loving Marriage. New Harbinger Publications.
- Neff, K., & Germer, C. K. (2018). The mindful self-compassion workbook: A proven way to accept yourself, build inner strength, and thrive. Guilford Press.
- Ruiz, D. M. (1997). The four agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom. Amber-Allen Publishing.
- Rye, M. S., & Moore, C. D. (2015). The divorce recovery workbook: How to heal from anger, hurt, and resentment and build the life you want. New Harbinger Publications.
- Stevens, J. (1994). Transforming Your Dragons: How to Turn Fear Patterns into Personal Power (Original ed.). Inner Traditions/Bear & Company.