GET HELP NOW:Resources for all ages
Some of the mental health resources listed below are national resources, while others are specific to Florida and the Tri-County Area (Orange, Osceola, & Seminole Counties)
Developed By: Jennifer Wisser-Stokes Counseling LLC
If you or anyone else is in IMMINENT DANGER, CALL 9-1-1
The following resource list should NOT be used in place for getting immediate emergency help for people who are in imminent danger to themselves and/or others. Call 9-1-1 instead
Suicide Prevention
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Services - all are available 24/7 across the U.S. (English and Spanish)
Live Phone: 1-800-273-8255 (TALK)
Lifeline Chat: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/
Suicide Prevention Text Line: Text CONNECT to 741741
24/7 support for those in crisis by connecting people in crisis to a trained crisis counselor (English and Spanish).
LGBTQ+ Youth Resources
LGBTQ Suicide Prevention
Trevor Lifeline:1-866-488-7386
Trevor Text: Text START to 678678.
Trevor Chat (accessible through their website): https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now/
Zebra Coalition: (407) 228-1446
Website: https://www.zebrayouth.org/
Provides services to LGBTQ+ youth ages 13 - 24 facing: homelessness, bullying, isolation from their families, and physical, sexual and drug abuse with individualized programs to guide them to recovery and stability.
Trans Lifeline: (877) 565-8860
Lifeline open from 10am-4am EST.
Website: https://www.translifeline.org/
Sexual Violence
Victim Service Center of Central Florida Crisis Line: 407-500-HEAL
Services are for victims age 12 and older. We offer services to victims of recent sexual assault, adult survivors of childhood sexual assault, incest, and services to family and friends impacted by sexual violence. Acute forensic cases are handled by certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners along with our Master-level Victim Advocates.
To schedule an appointment with please contact:
Orange County: (407) 254-9415
Osceola County: (407) 483-7386
Seminole County: (321) 972-4465
Children's Advocacy Center: http://caccentral.com/
Crisis intervention, forensic exams and therapy for children under 12 in Orange and Osceola Counties.
Kid's House: https://www.kidshouse.org/
Crisis intervention, forensic exams and therapy for children under 18 in Seminole County.
** Please consider making an abuse report to the Florida Abuse Hotline (1-800-96-ABUSE) regarding incidents involving children/teens (under 18), elder, and/or vulnerable adult. See page 3 of this resource book for more information on mandated reporting requirements.
UCF Victim Services: (407) 823-1200
They provide free, comprehensive victim advocacy services to students, faculty, staff, and visitors to campus who have been impacted by crime, violence, or abuse.
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-4673 (HOPE)
Available 24/7 to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area.
National Sexual Assault Online Hotline: https://hotline.rainn.org/online
Chat online with a trained staff member who can provide you confidential crisis support.
Domestic Violence
Harbor House of Central Florida: (407)
886-2856.
24/7 Assistance with immediate safety concerns, emergency sheltering, navigating the justice system and counseling services.
SafeHouse of Seminole: (407) 330-3933
Assistance with immediate safety concerns, emergency sheltering, navigating the justice system and counseling services.
Florida Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-500-1119
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Crisis Intervention Services
Devereux Mobile Crisis Services
https://www.devereux.org/site/SPageNavigator/fl_mobile_crisis_services.html
Mobile Crisis Services are available to anyone ages 0 - 24 located in Orange, Osceola or Seminole County at the time of crisis. Someone needing crisis services might be: out-of-control emotionally, threatening to harm themselves or others, and/or exhibiting explosive or dangerous behaviors.
Masters' level therapists & licensed therapists will respond to homes, schools or anywhere within the tri-county community, within 60 minutes to provide immediate on-site crisis stabilization. Crisis therapists also connect families to the services and supports they need for long-term recovery.
Services are:
- FREE
- Available 24 hours a day, every day including weekends and holidays
- Available to anyone who calls for assistance; parents, relatives, foster families, school personnel or law enforcement
Access services in the following ways:
- Phone Option # 1: 407-839-HELP
- Phone Option # 2: Call 2-1-1, press #1 for the crisis help line
- Text: Text 898-211 your zip code and type 'requesting mobile crisis'
Warm Lines
What is a warm line?
Warm lines are a form of social support and a complement to hotlines. In this age of social isolation, the phone is proving itself a lifeline for people who are either too afraid or alone to connect with family or friend. This is a resource for those with mental illness who need someone to listen and help with coping.
Florida Warm Line: 1(800)945-1355
Available: 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. only, 7 days a week
Website: https://www.flgov.com/wp-content/uploads/childadvocacy/CLEAR_Warmline_Flyer.pdf
Abuse Reporting Information
Florida law states that everyone in the state of Florida is considered a mandated reporter. This means that anyone who suspects that a child, elder, and/or vulnerable adult is being abused or neglected must report.
Learning More Here: https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/abuse-hotline/
How to report to the Florida Abuse Hotline:
By Telephone: 1-800-96-ABUSE (1-800-962-2873)
By Fax:1-800-914-0004
By TDD: 1-800-453-5145
Web reporting: https://reportabuse.dcf.state.fl.us/
SAMHSA Helpline
(Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
What is the SAMHSA's National Helpline?
A confidential "Treatment Referral Routing Service" that is free and available 24/7 in order to get information on services for individuals and family members dealing with mental health and/or substance use disorders. They can provide referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations, and more.
SAMHSA's National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
TTY: 1-800-487-4889
Website: https://www.samhsa.gov/
*** This Resource was developed by Jennifer Wisser-Stokes Counseling LLC in hopes of savings lives and helping others. Jennifer Wisser-Stokes Counseling LLC is a private practice in Orlando, Florida that offers mental health counseling to individuals and families of all ages. Please feel free to contact our office to connect and learn more about how we can help. ***
Jennifer Wisser-Stokes Counseling LLC
1858 North Alafaya Trail, Suite 208
Orlando, FL 32826
Phone: (407) 305-8300
Website: https://www.JennWS.com
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