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A list of chapters for Gray Matters that you can support or become involved with.

Resources

If you’re struggling, you don’t have to carry it alone.

While our apparel is designed to offer encouragement, real support matters too. Below you’ll find trusted mental health resources, crisis hotlines, and support organizations available to help when you need it.

Resource Organizations

Below are a list of contacts for various resources.  Please remember this is not medical advice.  This page is only to be used as a resource for additional information or a way to reach out to ask for help.   The contacts below are professional resources and can get you connected to get you the help you need.

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CRISIS PHONE HOTLINE
Emergency Services - 911
National Suicide Lifeline number
Call 988 or text 741-741
Free, available 24/7 and confidential
Website: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

American Society of Addiction Medicine
ASAM, founded in 1954, is a professional medical society representing over 6,000 physicians, clinicians and associated professionals in the field of addiction medicine. ASAM is dedicated to increasing access and improving the quality of addiction treatment, educating physicians and the public, supporting research and prevention, and promoting the appropriate role of physicians in the care of patients with addiction.
Website: https://www.asam.org/Quality-Science/resource-links
Phone number: 301-656-3920

Hope For Depression Research Foundation
HDRF is a non-profit that focuses on depression and related mood disorders. The foundation uses neuroscience research to study depression, its causes, new treatments, and methods of prevention. It also aims to eliminate the stigma surrounding depression. 
Website: https://www.hopefordepression.org/
Phone number: 212-676-3200

International OCD Foundation
This foundation’s mission is to help OCD sufferers live full lives despite their condition and to end the stigma surrounding obsessive compulsive disorder. It provides resources and facilitates treatment for those who need it. There’s a variety of online and phone support groups with specific topics across the board.
Website: https://iocdf.org/ocd-finding-help/supportgroups/online-and-phone-ocd-support-groups/
Phone number: 617-973-5801

PTSD Foundation of America
The PTSD Foundation of America is a non-profit dedicated to mentoring both combat veterans and their families experiencing PTSD. They offer counseling and peer mentoring, both individually and in a group setting. The organization also works to raise awareness for the needs of military families coping with PTSD through community awareness.

K-LOVE
Online Christian radio station that offers positive encouragement.  Ask for prayer online or there are pastors ready to listen and pray for you over the phone.
(800) 525-5683
https://www.klove.com/faith/prayer/request-prayer

Anxiety and Depression Association of America
The ADAA is a nonprofit that focuses primarily on anxiety disorders and depression. Its mission is to improve the quality of life for people who suffer from these disorders, providing research, facts, and resources.
Website: https://adaa.org/
Phone number: 240-485-1001
Support groups: https://adaa.org/supportgroups

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
The DBSA is unique in that it was made for people with mood disorders and is run by people with mood disorders. Its vision is “wellness for people living with depression and bipolar disorder.” There are many DBSA chapters that have peer run support groups.
Website: https://www.dbsalliance.org/
Phone number: 800-826-3632

Families for Depression Awareness
This organization aims to help families understand depression and bipolar disorder to better grasp the concept of mental illness and cope with it. It holds workshops as well as free webinars to educate people and firsthand stories from families on their experiences with mental illness.
Website: http://familyaware.org/
Phone number: 781-890-0220

Foster’s Voice Suicide Awareness
Foster's Voice, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charity that understands that Suicide and Mental Health does not discriminate and can affect any person no matter your age, race, male or female, or your sexual orientation. We want to end the Stigma of Suicide and let others know that it's ok NOT to be ok! 
Website: http://www.fostersvoice.org/
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The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)
NEDA is the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders. NEDA supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care.
Website: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/
Helpline number: 800-931-2237

FOCUS ON THE FAMILY
Focus on the Family provides a free, one-time, confidential, faith-based counseling consultation via telephone. Licensed or pastoral counselors offer guidance and prayer for issues like marriage, parenting, and mental health. Call 1-855-771-HELP (4357) weekdays from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Mountain Time) or fill out their online form. 
Key Details About the Service:

  • Cost: Free of charge.

  • Purpose: To offer Christian, Bible-based guidance, prayer, and, if needed, referrals to local counselors through their Christian Counselors Network.

  • Scope: Addresses topics like depression, marital crisis, teen rebellion, and other family issues.

  • Wait Times: Due to high volume, you may need to leave a message for a return call, which usually happens in 2-5 business days.

  • Confidentiality: Sessions are confidential, though counselors are legally mandated to report in certain situations. 

ANTHEM OF HOPE
Anthem of Hope is a faith-centered organization dedicated to amplifying hope for those battling brokenness, depression, anxiety, self-harm, addiction and suicide.
https://anthemofhope.org/

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