The buds are blooming, the birds are tweeting, and we’re …. hunkered down at home. As the world around us springs to life, you may still be feeling gloomy. We’re living through a stressful time, each experiencing our own unique set of challenges. If you’re having a hard time managing it all and need a little help, visit Be Well Indiana, a new website and initiative of the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA). Be Well Indiana offers free expert mental health and addiction resources, simple self-assessments, and short videos on a variety of topics from “Coping with a Crisis” to “Parenting Children with Behavioral Challenges”. You can also find online Alcoholic Anonymous and recovery meetings or learn more about substance abuse disorders.
If you or a loved one is in immediate need of emergency services, call 911. If you need to reach out to someone who can help you find additional resources, the following hotlines can help. Links to these organizations are also available from Be Well Indiana.
Crisis Text Line
Free, 24/7 support from a trained crisis counselor.
Chat: Text HOME to 741741
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Help for if you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence.
Call: 800-799-7233
TTY: 800-787-3224
Chat: Text LOVEIS to 22522
National Addiction & Recovery Helpline
Free, 24/7 confidential treatment referral and information for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
Call: 800-662-HELP (4357)
TTY: 800-487-4889
