Mental health is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community. It is an integral component of health and well-being that underpins our individual and collective abilities to make decisions, build relationships and shape the world we live in. Mental health is a basic human right. And it is crucial to personal, community and socio-economic development.
Call/Text 988 or chat online with a counselor.
Text HOME or HOLA to 741741.
Text START to 678678 or call 866-488-7386 or chat online.
Call 877-565-8860
Text START to 88788 or call 800-799-7233 or chat online to get help.
Call 800-656-4673 or chat online.
Call 800-662-4357 for help.
Text 838255 or Dial 988 and press 1 or chat online for support.
Call 211 or 877-541-7905 for community resource services.
Text or call 800-985-5990
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First Published: Spring 2022
Updated: Fall 2025
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