This project will be changing soon from "AKMHAdvocate" to "The Daybreak Guide".
This project will be changing soon from "AKMHAdvocate" to "The Daybreak Guide".
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Take your time, look around, and learn all there is to know about the information provided. You'll find resource links listed below, some designed for specific groups of individuals and communities. A contact form can be found at the bottom of the page for sharing thoughts, questions, or to request information regarding local resources.
**Disclaimer: The Daybreak Guide is a grassroots project, and is not partnered with any organization that may be listed as an information source. By clicking a link, you are leaving daybreakguide.com. Each resource has been thoroughly researched to confirm the legitimacy of its source. Additionally, the owner and founder of this site/initiative is not responsible for the management of the content provided on the referenced links and/or sites, and is not identified as an affiliate or supporter of any product or service advertised as available for purchase.**

24/7 Crisis Hotline: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988lifeline.org
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988, or chat by visiting 988lifeline.org. For veterans, select option 1 when calling.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741-741 to text with a trained crisis counselor from the Crisis Text Line for free, 24/7. For Abuse Support text CONNECT to 741-741.
Call to find assistance with Disaster Recovery, Food, Housing, and Health.
Text your zip code to 898-211 to find your local United Way 2-1-1.
1-855-227-3640
Disaster Distress Helpline (Natural or Human-Made Disasters)
1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746.
Free, confidential support from a helpline or hotline near you. Online chat, text, or phone.
Find a Warmline (USA, peer-support)
Talk to someone through a US Warmline.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233
Text LOVEIS to 22522
Call 1-800-950-6264
Text NAMI to 62640
Contact info@nami.org
National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline
1-866-331-9474
RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline
1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
SAMHSA Treatment Referral Hotline (Substance Abuse)
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
StrongHearts Native Helpline (Domestic Violence - Native Americans & Alaska Natives)
1-844-7NATIVE (762-8483)
The Deaf Hotline (Abuse - ASL Accessible)
1-855-812-1001
The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth, age 13-24)
1-866-488-7386
1-877-565-8860
USDA National Hunger Hotline
1-866-348-6479
1-877-842-6273 (Spanish)
Call 988, then select option 1
Text 838255
Vets4Warriors (Veteran-Staffed Military Peer Support)
1-855-838-8255
YouthLine (Peer support - youth to age 24)
1-877-968-8491
Text TEEN2TEEN to 839863
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Aiming to guide others to their own "daybreak" moment by expanding public access to mental health and wellness resources.
These resources are here for the general public, whether you're in a good place, facing struggles, or find yourself short of hope.
Resource links referenced from this source can be found on their website: afsp.org. With local programs and events in all 50 states, AFSP is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. Local resources and information can be found by selecting "Get Involved", then "Find a Local Chapter" from the main page. You can also access the "Find a Local Chapter" page by clicking here.
Resource links referenced from this source can be found on their website: nami.org. NAMI's mission is to provide advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives. Local resources and information can be found by opening the menu at the top right of the main page, selecting "Support and Education", then "Find Your Local NAMI". From there you will be prompted to search by zip code and distance. You can also access the "Find Your Local NAMI" page by clicking here. You can also visit the NAMI Resource Center.
Resource links referenced from this source can be found on their website: cnay.org. As an education and advocacy organization, CNAY's mission is to improve the health, safety, and overall well-being of Native American Youth. Available resources can be found by selecting "Resources", then "Resource Exchange" at the top of the main page. You can also access the "Resource Exchange" page by clicking here.
Resource links referenced from this source can be found on their website: lanzonemorgan.com. Lanzone Morgan LLP is a leading elder abuse law firm in the US, that specializes in litigating cases of elder and nursing home abuse throughout California. With over 75 years of combined experience, they are nationally recognized for their relentless commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of the elderly. For more information regarding this law firm and the services they provide, you can access their "Our Practice Areas" page by clicking here.
Resource links referenced from this source can be found on their website: magnusmed.com. Magnus Medical is considered to be a company founded to provide rapid and lasting treatment for mental health, and co-founded by psychiatrists and neuroscientists. The featured Glossary of Mental Health & Wellness Terms can be found by selecting the "Blog" section shown on the main page, then selecting "Mental Health and Awareness: Glossary of Mental Health and Wellness Terms, From Anxiety to TMS and Beyond" from the available list under "All". This resource was thought to be very helpful, and was recommended by a partially anonymous student who had discovered it when working on a research project focused on mental health. For more information regarding this company and its purpose, you can access their "Our Story" section under "About" from the main page, or by clicking here.
Various resources were generously provided by Julie T, an admin of the largest AuDHD and Neurodivergent Support Community group on Facebook. Julie has provided a range of resources including: Find a Helpline, Psychology Tools, and Neurodivergent Practitioner Community to name a few. Thanks to this caring individual, our Resource Library now has its first resource that offers numerous self-assessments to anyone who finds themselves on AKMHAdvocate.com (Psychology Tools). For more information on the AuDHD and Neurodivergent Support Community, please click here to be redirected to the Facebook group.
Resources referenced from this source can be found on their website by visiting mhanational.org. Mental Health America is the nation’s leading national nonprofit dedicated to the promotion of mental health, well-being, and prevention. Available resources not mentioned here can be found on their main webpage under "Learn", and then by clicking "Mental Health Learning Hub" or Resource Center.
Resources from this source can be found on their website by visiting dbsalliance.org. DBSA is the leading national organization focused on depression and bipolar disorder. This organization provides peer-led support, trusted resources, and wellness tools for individuals living with mood disorders. Resources can be found by visiting their website and clicking on Education, Wellness, or Support.
Resources from this source can be found on their website by visiting chadd.org. CHADD, founded in 1987, is the leading nonprofit organization supporting more than 22 million American children and adults with ADHD across every zip code. This organization's mission is "To empower all people affected by ADHD through evidence-based resources and education, unparalleled support, community connections, and steadfast advocacy". Resources can be found by visiting their website, and clicking on Understanding ADHD, Get Support, or Education.
Resources referenced from this source can be found on their website by visiting iocdf.org. International OCD Foundation is the leading authority on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and related disorders. Their mission is that "no one affected by OCD or related disorders suffers alone". The IOCDF provides up-to-date education and resources, strengthens community engagement, delivers quality professional training, and advances groundbreaking research. To locate the resources listed, or to learn more about what the IOCDF has to offer, please visit their website and choose from the drop-down lists under Find Help, or Recovery & Support.
Please note: This site is not managed by a mental health professional or service, therefore not qualified to provide medical advice. The intention of this site is to expand access to mental health related resources, organizations, and services to the public. You will never be contacted requesting payment in exchange for information.
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