HELPFUL INFORMATION AND RESOURCES

National Eating Disorder Association

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National Alliance on Mental Illness

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

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Active Minds (Multicultural, LGBTQI+ & Student Resources)

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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA)

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Binge Eating Disorder Association

National Resources:

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

• National Alliance on Mental Illness Crisis Text Line: Text NAMI to 741-741

• LGBTQ+ Crisis Support: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/ ; text 'START' to 678-678

• Self-Injury Helpline: 800-DONTCUT (366-8828)

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Maryland Residents:

• Maryland Behavioral Health Administration; Crisis Connect: call 211, select 1

• Maryland Youth Crisis Hotline: 1-800-422-0009

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DC Residents:​

• DC Crisis Helpline: (888) 793-4357

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Virginia Residents:

• Contact your local Community Services Board for crisis services: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/community-services-boards-csbs

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For emergency or safety concerns,

contact 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.