Mental Health Awareness Resources

Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. No one should feel alone or without the information, support and help they need. 

Online screening tools are a quick way to determine if you are struggling with a mental health issue. Consider visiting Mental Health America’s online screening tools at https://screening.mhanational.org/screening-tools/

Local and National Resources

Resources to help you or someone you care about find support

LookUp Indiana
Mental, behavioral, and emotional health information.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call 988 -- for anyone who needs assistance, whether for themselves or loved ones.

Crisis Text Line
Text IN to 741741

Be Well Indiana Helpline
Speak with a trained counselor 24/7 regarding stress, anxiety, loneliness or mental health strains due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Call 211; Enter Your Zip Code and Press: 3

Veteran Crisis Line
Call 1-800-273-8255, and press 1 or Text to 838255
Support for deaf and hard of hearing is available at 1-800-799-4889
Support for Spanish speakers is available at 1-888-628-9454

The Trevor Project
Trevor Lifeline Call Number: 1-866-488-7386
TrevorText - START to 678678

Indiana Center for Recovery

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration 

National Institute of Mental Health

Click here for local Johnson County community resources and mental health providers

Find more information at Upstream Prevention

Upcoming JCPL Mental Health and Mindfulness Programs

VIEW programs and Register 

Mental Health Awareness Booklists

Titles compiled by JCPL librarians

Mental Health Awareness Titles for Adults

Mental Health Awareness Titles for Teens

Mental Health Awareness Titles for Children

Mental Health Awareness Movies

Suicide Prevention Booklists

Titles that will offer support and insight for those who struggle