How to Find a Therapist

Are you struggling with your mental health but aren't sure when or how to look for professional help?

This video will explain why connecting with mental health treatment can feel so difficult; what therapy is and how it works; how to tell when you should consider seeking help; and, of course, how to find a therapist. It will also show you how to use our online "Find a Therapist" tool https://ccpfindatherapist.my.canva.site/ to help guide you in your search.

Low-Cost Therapy Resources

• https://sites.google.com/view/low-cost-therapy-resources/home

Emotional Support Apps (Free or Partially Free)

• Calm
• Headspace
• Youper
• Woebot

Crisis Support

• The 988 Lifeline, Call or Text 988: The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States.
• The Veterans Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, text message to 838255 - 24/7 confidential services 
• Trans Lifeline, 877-565-8860
• Black Mental Health
• Maternal Mental Health
• Crisis Text Line: text “HOME” to 741741
• Call to Safety (Domestic Violence/sexual assault): 1-888-235-5333
• National Domestic Violence Hotline
• National Coalition Against Domestic Violence 
• Suicide Lifeline/Lines for Life: 800-273-8255
• Loss Survivors - The aftermath of a loved one's suicide can be full of confusing and painful emotions. 

Caring for Your Mental Health

• www.veteranscrisisline.net
• http://www.militaryonesource.mil/web/mos/confidential-help
• https://maketheconnection.net/events/students-higher-education

LGBTQIA+ Resources

• The Trevor Project (866) 488-7386
• LGBT National Hotline 1-(888) 843-4564
• Love is Respect
• Mazzoni Center (Philadelphia, PA) 215-563-0652 Open Door Counseling Program: Address: 21 S. 12th Street, 8th Floor, Philadelphia PA 19107
• William Way Community Center
• Attic Youth Center
  Address: 255 S. 16th Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 Phone: 215-545-4331
• SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline
  Provides advocacy and services for LGBT older adults age 50 and over. 1-888-234-SAGE
• LGBTQ+ Therapists
  Our resource page lists local therapists and counselors who offer LGBTQ+-affirming care.
• Einstein’s Pride Program
  Einstein Healthcare Network’s Pride Program offers LGBTQ+ staff, patients, and their families a professional, safe and caring home for their healthcare needs.

Transgender Resources

• Trans Lifeline: Support for transgender people by transgender people. 1-877-565-8860
• Morris Home the only residential recovery program in the country to offer comprehensive services specifically for the transgender community, provides a safe, recovery-oriented environment in which people are treated with respect and dignity.
• GLAAD - Transgender Resources