Mental Health Support

Take Care Of Your Mental Health 

While it’s important to take care of others, it’s critical that you are also taking care of yourself. If you or a loved one need mental health support, find resources below. 

If you have immediate concerns or are in danger, call 911.

Resources

For Everyone

  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s national Disaster Distress Helpline by calling 1-800-985-5990 or texting TalkWithUs to 66746
    • If you’re feeling anxious and need someone to talk to or you are having thoughts of suicide, text SIGNS to 741741. The Crisis Text Line is a 24/7, free and confidential service.
  • CDC Managing Stress & Anxiety
  • NAMI Resources: COVID-19’s impact on mental health, and how we can reject stigma and build resilience during this time
  • Change Direction
  • Look Up Indiana: You can filter your search results to locate counselors, residential and inpatient providers, recovery residences, shelters, social service organizations, support groups, and more.
  • Suicide Prevention Hotline: Has the coronavirus increased your thoughts of suicide? You’re not alone if you’re struggling with your mental health due to COVID-19.
    • If you need support right now, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or reach the Crisis Text Line by texting “START” to 741741.
  • Resources from the Anxiety and Depression Association of America
  • 5 Ways to Manage Your Anxiety During this Outbreak
  • Fishers Cares: A volunteer community effort supporting the City of Fishers Mental Health Initiative.You can connect with mental health support by meeting with a Care Giver to help you assess needs and next steps.
  • The Salvation Army emotional and spiritual care hotline: 616-742-9199 

Online Counseling (Telemental Health)

  • Talk Space
    • Get an Assessment - Chat with a matching therapist to identify your therapy needs.
    • Choose the Right Plan - Choose a payment plan that suits your budget. Plans start at $65/wk.
    • Find Your Match - We’ll help you find the best therapist for you.
    • Begin therapy - Start messaging your primary therapist anytime, anywhere.
  • BetterHelp
    • Answer a few questions about yourself and the challenges you’re currently facing.
    • Create a private username and password to get access to the system
    • Enter payment information. Plans start at $40/week and you can apply for financial aid.
    • Based on your needs, we’ll match you with a qualified licensed professional counselor. If you are not satisfied, you can switch at any time.
    • Begin the counseling process in any way that you want: text, phone or video.

Finding Treatment for Mental Illness and/or Substance Abuse Disorder

Teens

  • Have Hope: Teen suicide prevention resources. Partnership between Community Health Network and WTHR-TV Channel 13.  
    • TEXT “IN” TO 741741 or CALL 800.273.8255

Children

Resource for Treatment Providers Regarding Caring for Patient’s Emotional Well-Being

Outreach to the Hispanic/Latinx Community

Grief & Loss

  • Helping Children Cope with Change: Resource for parents as we continue to navigate this time. There are some useful tips here on how families can adapt/adjust to their new normal.
  • Supporting Children and Teens when Someone is Dying: Helpful guide for parents as they navigate talking their child if they know a family member is dying. This has been edited to speak to COVID-19 and how families can talk about what is going on with the family member as well as honor them.
  • Grief During COVID-19: This document talks about how families can support one another while grieving during this time.