Helpful Resources
The National Alliance on Mental Illness’ mission is to provide advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives. Their website provides resources for those struggling with mental illness as well as ways that family members and friends can help those who struggle.
The mission of the National Eating Disorders Association is to support individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and serve as a catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care. Their website offers support options for those struggling and resources for family members/friends. NEDA takes part in community events and provides other opportunities for individuals to receive support and create awareness of eating disorders.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s mission is to reduce the impact of substance misuse and mental illness on America’s communities. Their website offers treatment resources, research data and community outreach project information.
The mission of the YWCA of Northwest Ohio is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. They provide support for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence housing, childcare resources, youth development resources, housing resources, address racial injustice and offer a Healthy Connections Program that focuses on breast cancer screenings and infant mortality rates.
The mission of United Way 2-1-1 is to connect individuals and families to social services 24 hours a day, every day of the year. They provide accurate and timely assessment, information and service navigation to help people understand their options, resolve problems and improve their lives. By informing the community of needs, gaps and trends, 2-1-1 facilitates system change. More information can be found on their website.
Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States. The Lifeline is comprised of a national network of over 150 local crisis centers, combining custom local care and resources with national standards and best practices. Their crisis hotline number is 1-800-273-8255 and can also be found on the top of our main page. More information is available on their website.
Equality Toledo provides local resources to support the needs of the LGBTQ in the greater Toledo area. Their website has more information on mental health, housing, legal and other community resources.
The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE, online.rainn.org & rainn.org/es) in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country and operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice. Visit their website for more information.
The mission of the National Domestic Violence Hotline is to answer the call to support and shift power back to those affected by relationship abuse. Their website provides more information in regards to education and resources.
The Human Rights Campaign mission is to serve as America’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve LGBTQ equality. By inspiring and engaging individuals and communities, HRC strives to end discrimination against LGBTQ people and realize a world that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all. The Human Rights Campaign envisions a world where lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people are ensured equality and embraced as full members of society at home, at work and in every community. More information on literature, resources and ways that HRC is fighting for equality can be found on their website.