Resources
For Free ...Seriously
MindCast wants to empower you to feel more confident in captaining your life ship through the ocean of mental health and mental wellness information.
Knowing where to start and where to go isn't the only problem we face when trying to navigate the ocean of wellness information, but also taking those steps of getting help for ourselves can be a challenge on its own.
Here MindCast shares mental health and mental wellness resources that are free, attainable and accessible. We want to make those initial steps easier for you so you can focus less on sorting through it all, and more on taking those steps. You deserve it!
See categories below for quick links to free resources, classes apps and more!
And,
just so you
know...
Wherever you are in your life
Surviving, thriving or anywhere in-between
Disfunction or Datfunction
Whatever your function
Free Online Classes
There are plenty of science backed classes developed by scientists and researchers who want to share the wealth...but sometimes it's hard to find. See the list below for free classes in alphabetical order per the University or Institution providing the class - All found on the edX website.
(MindCast is not affiliated, but we have mad respect).
American Psychological Association: Positive Psychology | edX
Davidson College: Pathways to Happiness | edX
Harvard University: Managing Happiness | edX
Harvard University: The Path to Happiness: What Chinese Philosophy Teaches us about the Good Life | edX
Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore: Crafting Realities: Work, Happiness, and Meaning | edX
Mindfulness Daily 40 Day Online Training through the Radical Compassion Institute: https://courses.tarabrach.com/courses/mindfulness-daily
Tecnológico de Monterrey: Leadership focused on Human Flourishing | edX
The University of Texas, Austin: Happier Employees and Return-On-Investment Course | edX
University of California, Berkeley: The Science of Happiness | edX
University of California, Berkeley: The Foundations of Happiness at Work | edX
University of California, Berkeley: Empathy and Emotional Intelligence at Work | edX
University of California, Berkeley: Mindfulness and Resilience to Stress at Work | edX
University of California, Riverside: Introduction to Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) | edX
University of Maryland, College Park: Let’s Get Happy: Happiness Drives Performance | edX
University of Pennsylvania: The Science of Generosity: Do Good…Feel Good | edX
Disclaimer: Although free classes and resources may be available and MindCast LLC is sharing these resources, it does not mean MindCast LLC or Kelly Berthold endorse these classes or resources. Neither Kelly Berthold nor MindCast LLC has any relationship with the programs, services, or products listed in these resources and they are listed for informational and educational purposes only. These resources were free at the time of publishing on this website. Any changes would be listed on the edX website.
Free
Mobile Apps
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Websites
Mobile Apps
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Centre for Mindfulness Studies
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Healthy Minds Program (hm)
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Smiling Mind
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UCLA Mindful
Websites with Free Content
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10% Happier Website: https://www.tenpercent.com/meditations/freeguidedmeditations
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Free guided meditation resources.
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Greater Good Science Center through University of California, Berkeley: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/
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Great places for resources, information, and learning about wellness all-around.
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Greater Good in Action through University of California, Berkeley: https://ggia.berkeley.edu/
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Mindfulness, meditation, and wellness practices galore! Every resource on this page is completely free to practice what has been demonstrated to improve people's well-being.
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US Crisis & Health Hotlines
Suicide hotlines provide help to those in need. Contact a hotline if you need support for yourself or need help supporting someone else. If you're concerned about someone, please encourage the person to contact a hotline as well.
ALL UNDERLINED ITEMS BELOW ARE LINKS.
Crisis Lines
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911 - Call for any emergency that is any serious medical problem, any type of fire, any life-threatening situation or to report crimes in progress.
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Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio (888) 628-9454
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National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (options for deaf and hard of hearing)
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For TTY Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988
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Text HOME to 741741
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(877) 472-3457 (crisis line to specifically support graduate students)
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The Trevor Project (for LGBT youth, friends and family members)
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Phone: 1-866-488-7386
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Veterans Crisis Line
988, then PRESS 1-
Text 838255
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Child Protection
(800) 422-4453
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Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
All State Reporting numbers, websites and support lines can be found here: ChildWelfare.gov
State Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Numbers Series: Related Organizations Lists
Author(s): Child Welfare Information Gateway Includes State toll-free numbers and websites for specific agencies designated to receive and investigate reports of suspected child abuse and neglect.
Addiction
Support
Domestic Violence
&
Sexual Assault
(800) 656-4673
Health
&
Disaster
International Crisis Hotlines
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Resources
Suicide hotlines provide help to those in need. Contact a hotline if you need support for yourself or need help supporting someone else. If you're concerned about someone, please encourage the person to contact a hotline as well.
If your country is not listed, please contact your local emergency services.
ALL UNDERLINED ITEMS BELOW ARE LINKS.
Resources Primarily Found at WhatsApp Help Center: https://faq.whatsapp.com/1417269125743673/?helpref=uf_share
A-G Countries
H-M Countries
N-U Countries
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Worldwide
Befrienders
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Australia
Lifeline Australia
Phone: 13 11 14
Kids Helpline
Phone: 1800 55 1800
Headspace
Phone: 1800 650 890
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Austria
Rat auf Draht
Phone: 147
TelefonSeelsorge – Notruf 142
http://www.telefonseelsorge.at
Phone: 142 (24 hours/day)
Email: https://onlineberatung-telefonseelsorge.at (chat & email)
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Belgium
Centrum Ter Preventie Van Zelfdoding
Phone: 1813
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Brazil
CVV
Phone: 188
Email: atendimento@cvv.org.br
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Canada
Kids Help Phone (for youth under 20)
Phone: 1 800 668 6868
For people over 20, find a crisis centre that serves your area:
http://suicideprevention.ca/thinking-aboutsuicide/find-a-crisis-centre
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Czech Republic
Linka bezpečí
Phone: 116 111
Pražská linka důvěry
http://www.csspraha.cz/linka-duvery
Phone: 222 580 697
Linka důvěry Ostrava
http://www.mnof.cz/linka_duvery
Phone: 596 618 908
Phone: 737 267 939
Linka duševní tísně Most
http://www.mostknadeji.eu/linka-dusevni-tisne
Phone: 476 701 444
Skype: ldt.most
Linka důvěry DKC
http://dkc.cz/linka_duvery.php
Phone: 241 484 149
Skype: ld_dkc
Linka bezpečí
Phone: 116111 (children and youth)
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Denmark
Livslinien
Phone: 70 201 201
Børne
https://bornetelefonen.dk/ring
Phone: 116 111 (Child Helpline is open daily from 11:00-23:00.)
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Finland
Suomen Mielenterveysseura
Phone: 09 2525 0111
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France
S.O.S Amitié
Phone: 09 72 39 40 50
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Germany
Telefonseelsorge
http://www.telefonseelsorge.de
Phone: 0800 111 0 111
Phone: 0800 111 0 222
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Nummer gegen Kummer
https://www.nummergegenkummer.de
Phone: 0800 111 0 550 (adults)
Phone: 0800 111 0 333 (children)
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Greece
Klimaka NGO
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Suicide Help Greece
Phone: 1018
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Hong Kong
The Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong
http://www.help4suicide.com.hk
The Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong
Phone: 2389 2222
The Samaritans Hong Kong
Phone: 2896 0000
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Hungary
Magyar Lelki Elsősegély Telefonszolgálatok Szövetsége
Phone: 116 123
Email: sos@sos505.hu
Kek Vonal
Phone: 116-111
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India
AASRA
Phone: 91-22-27546669
Phone: 91-22-27546667
Email: aasrahelpline@yahoo.com
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Israel
ERAN
Phone: Free call within Israel: 1201
Phone: Out of Israel: 972-76-8844400
SAHAR (Emotional support chat line)(Hebrew)
SAHAR (Emotional support chat line)(Arabic)
http://www.sahar.org.il/?categoryId=63068
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Italy
Telefono Azzurro
Phone: 19696
Telefono Amico
Phone: 199 284 284
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Latvia
Skalbes
Phone: 371 67222922
Phone: 371 27722292
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Lithuania
Lietuvos emocinės paramos tarnybų asociacija
Vaikų linija (Child line)
Phone: 116 111
Jaunimo linija (Youth line)
http://www.jaunimolinija.lt/laiskai/
Phone: 8 800 28888
Vilties linija (Hope line)
Phone: 116 123
Email: 116123@viltieslinija.lt
Pagalbos moterims linija (Women's line)
Phone: 8 800 66366
Email: pagalba@moteriai.lt
Linija Doverija (Support for Russian-speaking clients)
Phone: 8 800 77277
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Luxembourg
SOS Détresse – Hëllef iwwer Telefon
Phone: 454545
Kanner-Jugendtelefon
Phone: 116 111
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Mexico
Consejo Ciudadano
Phone: 55 5533-5533
Instituto Hispanoamericano de Suicidologia, A.C
Phone: +5255 46313300
Email: info@suicidiologia.com.mx
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Netherlands
Stichting 113 Zelfmoordpreventie
Phone: 0800 0113
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New Zealand
National Depression Initiative
The Lowdown
Phone: 0800 111 757
SMS: 5626
Email: team@thelowdown.co.nz
Youthline
Phone: 0800 376633
SMS: 234
Email: talk@youthline.co.nz
Email: parenttalk@youthline.co.nz
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Norway
Kirkens SOS
Phone: 815 33 300
Poland
Fundacja Dzieci Niczyje
Phone: 116 111
Portugal
SOS voz amiga
Phone: 213 544 545 / 912 802 669 / 963 524 660 (Daily from 15h30 to 00h30)
Russia
Samaritans (Cherepovets)
Phone: 007 (8202) 577-577 (9am-9pm)
EMERCOM Psychological Service (Интернет-служба экстренной психологической помощи)
Phone: 007 (495) 989-50-50
Serbia
Centar Srce
Phone: 0800 300 303
Email: vanja@centarsrce.org
Singapore
Samaritans of Singapore (SOS)
Phone: 1800 221 4444
Email: pat@samaritans.org.sg
South Africa
The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG)
Phone: 0800 567 567
SMS: 31393
South Korea
Korea Foundation for Suicide Prevention (한국생명존중희망재단)
Phone: 02-3706-0500
보건복지부 보건복지콜센터 (Ministry of Health & Welfare Call Center)
Phone: 129 (24시간 위기상담 / 24 hour hotline)
정신건강증진센터 정신건강위기상담전화
(Mental Health Center Crisis Counseling)
Phone: 1577-0199 (24시간 위기상담 / 24 hour hotline)
Spain
Teléfono de la Esperanza
http://telefonodelaesperanza.org
Phone: 902500002
Sweden
Mind
Switzerland
Tel 143 - La Main Tendue – Die Dargebotene Hand – Telefono Amico
Phone: 143
Taiwan
MOHW Suicide Prevention Line (衛生福利部)
https://www.mohw.gov.tw/cp-16-48244-1.html
Lifeline
United Kingdom / Ireland
Samaritans
Phone: 116 123
Email: jo@samaritans.org