We’re all in this together
The mental health crisis we are facing today may seem overwhelming, but the number of organizations trying to provide help and support is awe-inspiring and very encouraging. And we want to let you know about all of them!!
We aren’t planning to reinvent the wheel – we want to add our own specific BrightLove perspective, voice and priorities to the fight for better mental health support for young adults, but we also urge you to explore the resources already available, sign up for newsletters, find information and inspiration, and share what you find helpful.
Here we will list some of the organizations, initiatives and tools that we want you to know about. We are just launching our website, and will keep adding resources, so please check back often for updates.
You will also be able to sign up for our newsletter and check out our BrightLove News blog (coming soon!) to find articles, personal stories, links, events, artwork, and more.
We need help to build and maintain these pages, so please email us if you would like to volunteer!
THIS PAGE IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION – many, many more resources coming soon!
NAMI
The National Alliance on Mental Illness is an outstanding resource for support, education and advocacy. Their guide to Navigating a Mental Health Crisis should be required reading for all students, parents, educators, mental health professionals, and first responders.
JED Foundation
The Jed Foundation partners with high schools and colleges to protect emotional health and prevent suicide.
Their Mental Health Resource Center is an exceptional tool for all teens, young adults and their families.
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is a ground-breaking organization focused on suicide prevention among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning youth. They operate a 24/7 Trevor Lifeline and a social media networking site.