Bipolar Disorder and Mental Health Resources

Here is a list of resources to assist you on your journey.

I hope you find something inspiring and helpful here, whether it's advice, guidance, or inspiration from people who have been there. Please share them with those who need them.

If you have any resources that you found helpful, please let me know so I can add them to this page.

Informational Websites, Helplines, and Online Resources

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- suicidepreventionlifeline.org
- 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
- DBSAlliance.org

National Alliance on Mental Illness
- NAMI.org

WRAP - Wellness Recovery Action Plan
- www.wellnessrecoveryactionplan.com

Resource for Veterans
- www.maketheconnection.net/resources

For PTSD
- ptsd.va.gov

National Sexual Assault Hotline
- 800-656-4673

For the LGBTQ community
- The Trevor Project www.thetrevorproject.org

Books

The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D.

The DBT Manual and Workbook by Marcia Linehan

Codependent No More by Melody Beattie

The Language of Letting Go by Melody Beattie

"At times, being bipolar can be an all-consuming challenge, requiring a lot of stamina and even more courage, so if you're living with this illness and functioning at all, it's something to be proud of, not ashamed of."

― Carrie Fisher