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Eric’s Playbook, Guides & Mental Health Resources

Find expert insights from Eric, along with trusted national resources, to support mental fitness, resilience, and overall well-being.

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Access nationally recognized mental health resources, crisis hotlines, and support organizations ready to assist individuals, families, and communities.

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

    A 24/7 national network offering free and confidential support to individuals in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.

    CALL OR TEXT: 988

    WWW.988LIFELINE.ORG

  • National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

    Description: The nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for those affected by mental illness through education, support, and advocacy. 

    NAMI HELPLINE: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)

    NAMI.ORG

  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

    A federal agency providing resources, information, and a helpline for individuals facing mental health and substance use disorders.

    CALL: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) 

    SAMHSA.GOV

  • Crisis Text Line

    Offers free, 24/7 support for those in crisis via text message, connecting individuals with trained crisis counselors.

    TEXT: HOME to 741741 

    CRISISTEXTLINE.ORG

  • Veterans Crisis Line

    A confidential, 24/7 support service for veterans, service members, and their families.


    CALL: 988 then press 1 or TEXT: 838255

    VETERANSCRISISLINE.NET

  • The Trevor Project

    A leading organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ+ youth.

    CALL: 1-866-488-7386

    THETREVORPROJECT.ORG

  • VETLIFE

    To provide veterans with sustainable solutions while promoting a safer, healthier, and prosperous civilian lifestyle. 

    VETLIFETODAY.ORG

  • Disaster Distress Helpline

    Provides immediate crisis counseling for individuals experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-made disasters. 

    CALL or TEXT: 1-800-985-5990

    SAMSHSA.GOV

  • National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

    The lead federal agency for research on mental disorders, providing information and resources. 

    CALL: 1-866-615-6464

    NIMH.NIH.GOV

  • BeNice-Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan

    Promoting mental health awareness and preventing suicide through education because with knowledge comes the confidence to take action. scription goes here

    TEXT:  “nice” to 741741

    BENICE.ORG