Mental Health Links

The following links are listed to provide you with additional online mental health care information. Please also check the additional links provided for physical health for a more comprehensive understanding of your over-all well-being. The following is not meant to be a comprehensive list, nor is it an endorsement of the content of the sites.

At PAAR they are dedicated to creating safe spaces and providing support for individuals from all walks of life. They are thrilled to re-introduce our LGBTQ+ Support Group tailored specifically for sexual assault survivors within the LGBTQ+ community. 

About PAAR Healing LGBTQ+ Support Group: 

 A Safe and Inclusive Haven: Our support group is designed to be a secure and non-judgmental environment where LGBTQ+ sexual assault survivors can find understanding, empathy, and healing. 

 Building Resilient Bonds: Connect with others who have faced similar challenges, fostering a sense of community and shared strength. 

 Expert Guidance: Our group sessions will feature experienced facilitators and guest speakers who can provide valuable insights, coping strategies, and resources for survivors on their journey towards healing. 

 Empowering Conversations: Engage in open and supportive discussions, share experiences, and access guidance that can empower your healing process. 

Meeting details: 

• Date: January 24, 2024 
• Time: Weekly, Wedesdays from 6-7:30pm 
• Location: Zoom 

This will be a closed group, meaning that participation and attendance is consistently encouraged and no new members will be added after the start date. To receive the link, prospective members call 412-431-5665 and request an intake for group.    

www.paar.net

Associations & Institutes

• American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
• American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
• American Counseling Association
• American Psychiatric Association
• American Psychological Association
• American Psychological Society
• Center for Mental Health Services
• Mental Health America
• MentalHealth.gov/
• National Institute of Mental Health
• National Mental Health Association
• National Eating Disorders Association
• National Sleep Foundation
• National Women’s Health Resource Center
• The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
• NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Suicide Awareness and Hotlines

• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
• Suicide Awareness Voices of Education
• Suicide: Read This First

Depression

• Bipolar Disorder News – Pendulum.org
• Depression and How Therapy Can Help
• Depression Screening
• Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)

Anxiety Disorders

• Answers to Your Questions About Panic Disorder 

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

• Beyond OCD
• International OCD Foundation
• Trichotillomania Learning Center

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

• National Center for PTSD
• Give an Hour— for veterans and their families
• National Center for PTSD Real Warriors (U.S. Department of Defense)— for veterans and their families
• The Gift From Within
• Sidran Institute

Addiction and Recovery

• Alcoholics Anonymous
• Center for On-Line Addiction
• Web of Addictions

Eating Disorders

• American Dietetic Association

Personality Disorders

• Personality Disorders

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

• ADDA – Attention Deficit Disorder Association
• Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, NIMH

Child Abuse and Domestic Violence

• Childhelp USA®
• Questions and Answers about Memories of Childhood Abuse
• The National Domestic Violence Hotline Website

Diagnosis

• DSM-V: Diagnoses and Criteria

Medication

• DrugWatch.com provides up-to-date information about prescription and over-the-counter medications, including details about associated side effects.