How to Find Mental Health Support

At Hinge Health, we understand that everyone needs support at times. We also know that it can be difficult to find support in challenging times. This resource offers ideas for where to look for help and support.

Connect With Your Employee Assistance Program

Some employers offer an employee assistance program (EAP) with support resources. Your coach can help you connect with this resource. Some EAPs offer free sessions with a local mental health provider while others may offer a phone number for you to call when you need support.

EAPs are entirely confidential. Your employer will never be notified that you reached out. You can call and say “I’m looking for support around….” And if you’re worried about what to say, you can ask your coach to help you prepare.

Contact Your Health Insurance Provider

Call the number on the back of your health insurance card to find out what providers are in-network and what benefits you have.

Search Online

There are many online tools to help you locate local support or providers. Psychology Today has a search feature at https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists to find local providers and https://www.findhelp.org/ can help connect you with local social services. 

Call the NAMI Helpline

This is a free, nationwide peer-support service that provides information, resource referrals, and support to people living with mental health conditions, their family members, mental health providers, and the public. They can be reached at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or visit https://www.nami.org/help.

Crisis Resources

If you are having suicidal thoughts or feel you may harm yourself, contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 988. This is a 24/7 free, confidential service available to people in crisis. Visit https://988lifeline.org/ for more suicide prevention resources. Psych Central also has a list of hotline phone numbers for many other crisis situations: https://psychcentral.com/lib/common-hotline-phone-numbers.