Mental Health Resources
50 Online Mental Health Resources for Teens
Navigating mental health can be tough, especially for teens. If you, a loved one, or someone you know are looking for help, this guide is for you.
Below are 50 Online Mental Health Resources to help teens in Philadelphia, PA and across the nation.
Included are organizations with services ranging from support groups and confidential helplines to platforms providing educational resources, therapy options, and more.
Share these resources with your community and anyone in need of support.
Philadelphia-Specific Resources
1. NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Philadelphia
Website: namiphilly.org
Description: Offers support groups, educational programs, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by mental illness in Philadelphia.
2. Children's Crisis Treatment Center (CCTC)
Website: cctckids.org
Description: Provides mental health services, trauma treatment, and crisis intervention for children and adolescents in Philadelphia.
3. Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS)
Website: dbhids.org
Description: Offers comprehensive mental health services, resources, and support for Philadelphia residents.
4. Minding Your Mind
Website: mindingyourmind.org
Description: Offers educational programs and resources aimed at reducing the stigma around mental health issues in teens and young adults in Philadelphia.
5. Philadelphia Mental Health Care Corporation
Website: pmhcc.org
Description: Provides mental health services, support, and resources for children, adolescents, and families in Philadelphia.
6. Hall-Mercer Community Behavioral Health Center
Website: med.upenn.edu/hallmercer
Description: Offers outpatient mental health services, including therapy and counseling, for children and teens in Philadelphia.
7. The Center for Families and Relationships (CFAR)
Website: cfarcounseling.org
Description: Provides therapy and support services for teens and families in the Philadelphia area.
8. The Attic Youth Center
Website: atticyouthcenter.org
Description: Provides mental health and support services specifically for LGBTQ+ youth in Philadelphia.
9. Philadelphia Prevention Partnership
Website: dbhids.org
Description: Offers prevention and intervention programs for substance abuse and mental health for Philadelphia youth.
10. The Wedge Recovery Centers
Website: wedgepc.com
Description: Provides mental health and addiction treatment services, including therapy and counseling for teens in Philadelphia.
National Resources
11. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Website: pa.gov
Description: Provides resources for finding health and treatment, options for no insurance, preventing suicide, Help by Topic (teens, veterans, domestic violence, etc.), and dealing with racial trauma.
12. Mental Health America (MHA)
Website: mhanational.org
Description: Promotes mental health through advocacy, education, and services.
13. Crisis Text Line
Website: crisistextline.org
Description: Crisis Text Line offers free, 24/7 support for those in crisis via text. Users can text "HELLO" to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor. The service is confidential and designed to provide immediate support and resources.
14. Black Mental Health Alliance
Website: blackmentalhealth.com
Description: Supports the health and well-being of Black people and other vulnerable communities.
15. Change To Chill
Website: changetochill.org
Description: Provides mindfullness guides, excercises, and stress relief activities for teens.
16. Therapy for Black Girls
Website: therapyforblackgirls.com
Description: Online resources dedicated to the mental wellness of Black women and girls.
17. Teen Mental Health
Website: teenmentalhealth.org
Description: Offers resources and information specifically tailored to the mental health needs of teenagers.
18. Headspace
Website: headspace.com
Description: Offers mindfulness and meditation resources to help teens manage stress and improve mental well-being.
19. 7 Cups
Website: 7cups.com
Description: Offers online therapy and free support chats with trained listeners.
20. YoungMinds (UK-based, with resources applicable globally)
Website: youngminds.org.uk
Description: Offers information and advice for young people on mental health issues.
21. Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA)
Website: adaa.org
Description: Provides resources and support for those dealing with anxiety, depression, and related disorders.
22. Child Mind Institute
Website: childmind.org
Description: Provides information, resources, and clinical care to children and adolescents struggling with mental health issues.
23. American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
Website: afsp.org
Description: Provides resources and support for those affected by suicide.
24. To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA)
Website: twloha.com
Description: Provides hope and support for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide.
25. Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Website: suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Description: Offers free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention, and crisis resources.
26. Seize the Awkward
Website: seizetheawkward.org
Description: Provides tips on how to start conversations about mental health with friends.
27. National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Website: nimh.nih.gov
Description: Offers information on mental disorders and mental health research.
28. BetterHelp
Website: betterhelp.com
Description: Provides online therapy services with licensed counselors.
29. Talkspace
Website: talkspace.com
Description: Offers online therapy with licensed therapists via text, video, and audio.
30. National Runaway Safeline
Website: 1800runaway.org
Description: Provides crisis intervention and support services for youth considering running away or experiencing homelessness.
31. Mindset Care
Website: mindset.care
Description: Helps those with mental illness get funding for living expenses.
32. Love Is Respect
Website: loveisrespect.org
Description: Offers information and support for teens in dating relationships, focusing on preventing and responding to dating abuse.
33. Your Life Your Voice (Boys Town National Hotline)
Website: yourlifeyourvoice.org
Description: Provides crisis support and resources for teens through phone, text, email, and chat.
34. Active Minds
Website: activeminds.org
Description: Empowers students to speak openly about mental health to educate others and encourage help-seeking.
35. Ulifeline
Website: ulifeline.org
Description: An online resource for college mental health, providing information and resources on mental health issues and how to seek help.
36. TeensHealth
Website: kidshealth.org/teen
Description: Provides information on mental health, emotional wellness, and other health topics for teens.
37. ReachOut USA
Website: us.reachout.com
Description: Offers online forums and resources for teens dealing with mental health issues.
38. Mental Heath Literacy
Website: mentalhealthliteracy.org
Description: Offers resources and information specifically tailored to the mental health needs of teenagers.
39. OK2TALK
Website: ok2talk.org
Description: A community for teens and young adults to share their personal stories of recovery, struggle, and hope.
40. Youth.gov
Website: youth.gov
Description: Provides resources and information on various topics affecting youth, including mental health.
41. TeenHealthFX
Website: teenhealthfx.com
Description: Provides reliable health information, quizzes, and resources specifically for teens.
42. The Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds
Website: mghclaycenter.org
Description: Provides educational resources for parents and teens on mental health and emotional wellness.
43. Togetherall
Website: togetherall.com
Description: Provides an online peer support community for individuals dealing with mental health issues.
44. Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective (BEAM)
Website: beam.community
Description: Provides education, training, and resources focused on the mental health and healing of Black communities, including teens.
45. The Mix (UK-based, with resources applicable globally)
Website: themix.org.uk
Description: Offers support and advice for under-25s on mental health, relationships, and more.
46. Black Mental Wellness
Website: blackmentalwellness.com
Description: Provides information, resources, and support to promote mental health and wellness in the Black community, including resources for Black teens.
47. National Alliance for Hispanic Health
Website: healthyamericas.org
Description: Provides information and resources to improve the health and well-being of Hispanic communities, including mental health resources.
48. Teen Line
Website: teenlineonline.org
Description: Teen Line offers a hotline, text line, and email services for teens needing peer support. The service is staffed by trained teen volunteers who provide a listening ear and resources to help with various mental health issues.
49. The Jed Foundation (JED)
Website: jedfoundation.org
Description: The Jed Foundation works to protect emotional health and prevent suicide for teens and young adults.
50. National Center for Child Traumatic Stress (NCCTS)
Website: nctsnet.org
Description: The NCCTS coordinates the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) and works to improve access to care, treatment, and services for children and adolescents exposed to traumatic events.
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