There are many helpful local and regional organizations that provide targeted support and resources for family members who are struggling to help someone with mental illness. Be sure to look online for what is available in your area. Also, check with your local or state health and human service agencies to see if there are
Certified Family Peer Support Specialists
available to assist your family.
Resources for Family Members
For Persons with
Mental Health Challenges
For Those Struggling
with Suicidal Thoughts
What to Say to Someone
Who May be Suicidal
What to Say When Someone has Lost a Loved One to Suicide
The Language We Use About Suicide Matters: The Power of Words
PTSD and Complex Trauma
Toxic Relationships
and Mental Illness
Bullying and Mental Illness
Perfectionism and Mental Illness
Myths and Spiritual Beliefs about Suicide
Dangers of High Functioning Depression
How to Find a “Good” Therapist
Peer Support