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•  the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
•  has also peer specialists that can coach patients
•  Emotional Support Helpline: 1-844-863-9314
  This program has information for people to connect with resources, talk, cope, relax
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  This is an interactive tool that connects you to community resources and programs in your neighborhood. With more than 40,000 social services listed by zip code, you can find local services related to: Food, Housing, Transportation, Employment aid, Legal aid, Financial . . . and more
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  Explore gratitude, watch the movie, download gratitude journal and explore exercises to deepen gratitude.

Support for Lonely Depressed Older and Disabled Patients

• The Institute on Aging’s 24-hour, toll-free, Friendship Line is designed to support people the age of 60 and older and adults living with disabilities. Their trained volunteers specialize in active listening and friendly conversation with depressed older adults.
  • Elder 24/7 support line 1-800-971-0016
•  and Palliative care support line 1-888-564-3405
  • Support hotlines for loneliness, depression, and isolation for the elderly
• • Free and low-cost online peer-led support groups for individuals and loved ones navigating mental health challenges, addiction recovery, grief, trauma, sleep issues, and more.
  • Groups are facilitated by certified peer specialists—people with lived experience who are trained to support others through similar struggles.
  • Dozens of topics including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, chronic illness, caregiving, and postpartum adjustment, HeyPeers provides a safe, understanding, and judgment-free space to connect and heal.

Caregiver Support

• • The National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP), established in 2000, provides grants to States and Territories, based on their share of the population aged 70 and over, to fund a range of supports that assist family and informal caregivers to care for their loved ones at home for as long as possible.
• • Are you a family caregiver in need of information or assistance? Are you interested in learning more about the programs and services that may be of assistance to you or your loved one? The Eldercare Locator, a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging, is the first step to finding resources for older adults in any U.S. community. Just one phone call or Website visit provides an instant connection to resources that enable older persons to live independently in their communities. The service links those who need assistance with state and local area agencies on aging and community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers.
• • Established in 2001 as a program of Family Caregiver Alliance, the National Center on Caregiving (NCC) works to advance the development of high-quality, cost-effective policies and programs for caregivers in every state in the country. Uniting research, public policy and services, the NCC serves as a central source of information on caregiving and long-term care issues for policymakers, service providers, media, funders and family caregivers throughout the country.
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  • Resources from the Caregiver Action Network, including a Peer Forum, a Story Sharing platform, the Family Caregiver Tool Box and more. CAN also provides support for rare disease caregivers at 
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  • FDA Office of Women’s Health understands caring for someone can be rewarding, but challenging. FDA’s Tips for Caregivers website provides tools to help caregivers manage the care of their loved ones. The website provides tips for caregivers of older adults, young children, teens and people with special needs. The website also highlights 7 tips for all caregivers to know.  FDA Office of Women’s Health also provides information on women and clinical trials.
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  • This is an interactive tool that connects you to community resources and programs in your neighborhood. With more than 40,000 social services listed by zip code, you can find local services related to: Food, Housing, Transportation, Employment aid, Legal aid, Financial, and more
• • These support groups bring together families and loved ones of individuals living with schizophrenia or related disorders, including schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, and major depression with psychosis. These groups offer a confidential, judgment-free space to share experiences, learn coping strategies, and connect with others who understand the challenges of caregiving.
  • focus on education, acceptance, and community, helping participants find hope and recognize that they are not alone.
• • Al-Anon offers online and phone meetings for family members and friends affected by someone else’s drinking. These virtual groups provide a safe, confidential space to connect with others who understand your experience—no matter where you are. Meetings are available by video, phone, chat, and email, with options scheduled throughout the week and across time zones.

First Responder Support

• , 24/7 support for first responders
  Website provides a multitude of support lines to different types of first responders.

Podcasts

• • This podcast series is aimed at "helping us to transcend our fear and anger so that we can be more engaged in the world in a way that develops love and compassion."
• • 10 percent happier is an invitation to  “Journey with us and learn how to train your mind to be happier over time alongside the most qualified people on the planet—including the Dalai Lama.”