Resources and Mental Health Links

The following links are listed to provide you with additional online mental health care  information and counseling resources but it is not an exhaustive list. Some of them are  located in the local county of my practice. Please note that if it is an emergency and you  require immediate attention from police, EMS or the Fire Department please dial 911

Psychology Today 

There is a search option by zip code of mental health professionals and  they list what type of insurance/fees they take as well as their specialties and credentials. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists 

Daytona Beach-Area Support Groups List

List of Daytona Beach-Area Support Groups from the News Journal Extensive local list however posted in 2018 so call to verify. https://www.news-journalonline.com/news/20180610/list-of-daytona-beach area-support-groups 

Center for Loss and Life Transition 

Dr. Alan Wolfelt has been recognized as one of North America’s leading  death educators and grief counselors. His books have sold more than a  million copies worldwide and have been translated into many languages.  He founded the Center for Loss in 1984 to offer education and support both  to grievers and bereavement caregivers. He is known around the world for  his compassionate messages of hope and healing as well as his  companioning philosophy of grief care. Dr. Wolfelt speaks on grief-related  topics, offers trainings for caregivers, and has written many bestselling  books and other resources on grief for both caregivers and grieving people.  www.centerforloss.com 

Florida 2-1-1 Network 

2-1-1 or 866-728-8445  

Information about available area services. Provides confidential direction to community resources. 2-1-1 works with most cell phone carriers and should connect you with your local 2-1-1. If you are having trouble connecting please dial 386-253-0564 for Volusia/Flagler. You can also search for local services at 211live.org.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) 

https://www.nami.org/help 

The largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building  better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. The  NAMI HelpLine is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing  information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental  health conditions, their family members and caregivers, mental health  providers and the public. It is NOT a crisis line, hot line or suicide  prevention line. To contact the NAMI HelpLine, please call 800-950-NAMI  (6264), Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., ET, or send an  email to [email protected]

Postpartum Support International (PSI) 

Organization promoting awareness, prevention, and treatment of mental  health issues related to childbearing. View Postpartum.net

Chats for Dads 

Organization promoting awareness, prevention, and treatment of mental  health issues related to childbearing. View Chats for Dads

Healthy Start Coalition of Flagler and Volusia Counties, Inc.

The site has a vast list of local resources including local counseling  services that take insurance or have reduced fees. 

http://www.healthystartfv.org/community-resource-list/ 

National Domestic Violence Hotline 

**Your abuser may monitor your internet use and may be able to view your  computer/phone activity. If you have reason to believe that your computer/ phone is not secure, you may wish to use a computer in another location to  which your abuser does not have access.  

Call 800-799-SAFE (7233) 

Trained expert advocates are available 24/7 to provide confidential support  to anyone experiencing domestic violence or seeking resources and  information. Help is available in Spanish and other languages. 

Domestic Violence 

1-800-500-1119 /TTY: 1-800-621-4202

Provides crisis intervention and support services to adult survivors of  domestic violence and their children free of charge. 

National Sexual Assault Hotline

Call 800-656-HOPE (4673) Connect with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider  in your area that offers access to a range of free services. Crisis chat  support is available at Online Hotline. Free help, 24/7. 

Florida Abuse Hotline 

800-96-ABUSE / 800-962-2873 

Report suspected abuse or neglect of children or vulnerable adults. 

ACCESS Florida 

866-76-ACCESS / 866-762-2237 

Food assistance program (SNAP), medical assistance (Medicaid), and  temporary cash assistance for families with children (TANF). 

Florida Network of Youth and Family Services 

800-RUNAWAY / 800-786-2929 

Serves homeless, runaway, and troubled youth ages six and older and their  families.