For Family & Friends
Mental Health and Addiction Resources
A quick Google search will reveal a multitude of mental health organizations that offer education and information about psychiatric or substance use issues.
Here are a few national organizations that Menninger recommends to learn about mental illness and treatment:
- National Institute for Mental Health
- National Alliance on Mental Health
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
- Mental Health America
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
- American Association of Suicidology
- The Trevor Project
- American Psychiatric Association
- American Psychological Association
- Anxiety and Depression Association of America
- Psychology Today
Suicide Prevention Resources
Suicide rates are rising, but it can be prevented. We've got some resources to help you or your loved one.
View suicide prevention resources.
Understanding Mental Illness and Levels of Psychiatric Care
There's no doubt about it; mental illness is complex. We recommend our guide to the different levels of psychiatric care that are available because what level of care a loved one needs today may be very different from one that might be needed next year.
If you have questions about these levels of care, call us at 713-275-5400.
Video Resources from Menninger
Have you checked out our YouTube channel? It's full of consumer-oriented videos featuring current and former Menninger staff, as well as other experts from around the country, talking about a range of mental health topics.
Some highlights include:
