Counseling Resources
The National Suicide Hotline site provides free, confidential support for individuals in crisis. National Suicide Hotline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Berrien County Suicide Coalition is a website that provides links to community resources, updates on events, and an online mental health screening. The site is sponsored by the Berrien County Regional Mental Health Authority. Berrien County Suicide Coaltion: http://www.berriencares.org/
Personal online emotional health support: myStrength is a web and mobile resource, self guided and available 24/7. Visit www.myStrength.com, click on "Sign-up", enter Access Code: SWMBerrien.
The Out Center is a local organization that provides access to support, information, and links for people identifying as LGBTQ+. The Out Center: http://outcenter.org/
Lory's Place is a local grief support and education center. Lory's Place: http://www.lakelandhealth.org/lorys-place/lory's-place
Berrien County Resource Directory provides updated mental health information, in addition to many other resources. Berrien County Resource Directory: see the file below.
Mindfulness. Research is ongoing, regarding the health benefits of Mindfulness. Which Mindfulness Skills Can Benefit You: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/which-mindfulness-skills-can-benefit-you_us_59e91b5fe4b032f98fa30c7a
15 Best Mindfulness Apps: https://www.developgoodhabits.com/best-mindfulness-apps/
Addiction is an ongoing challenge for many people. Berrien County-Addicted.Org provides a place for people to connect with local resources and access treatment. Berrien County-Addicted.Org: http://www.addicted.org/directory/category/berrien-county-2.html
Families Against Narcotics provides information on local support and informational meetings. Families Against Narcotics Southwest Michigan: http://www.familiesagainstnarcotics.org/southwest-michigan