Support, Guidance and Tools for Your Wellness Journey
Whether you're just starting your mental health journey or supporting a loved one, these resources are here to help you find clarity, comfort, and connection.
If you or someone you know is in crisis
Call or text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline) · Text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line) · Call 911 for immediate emergencies
Immediate Help
Crisis and Support Hotlines
Free, confidential support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential crisis support for people in emotional distress. Call or text 988 anytime.
Call or Text 988
Crisis Text Line
Text-based crisis support available 24/7. Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
Text HOME to 741741
NAMI Helpline
National Alliance on Mental Illness helpline offering information, referrals, and support for individuals and families.
1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information service for substance use and mental health disorders.
1-800-662-4357
Veterans Crisis Line
Confidential crisis support for veterans, service members, and their families. Dial 988 then press 1.
Dial 988, Press 1
Lumen Mental Harmony
Our admissions team is available to answer questions and help you get started with care in Glendale.
(747) 900-8762
Learn and Understand
Mental Health Education
Trusted organizations offering guides, articles, and tools to help you better understand mental health conditions and treatment options.
National Institute of Mental Health
The leading federal agency for research on mental disorders. Offers in-depth fact sheets, statistics, and clinical information on all major mental health conditions.
Visit WebsiteNational Alliance on Mental Illness
America's largest grassroots mental health organization. Provides education programs, support groups, and advocacy for individuals and families.
Visit WebsiteMental Health America
Offers mental health screening tools, educational resources, and advocacy. Their online screenings help identify symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and more.
Visit WebsiteAnxiety and Depression Association
Focused on prevention, treatment, and cure of anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and co-occurring disorders through education, practice, and research.
Visit WebsitePsychology Today
Extensive library of articles on mental health topics written by clinicians. Also includes a therapist finder tool to locate licensed professionals near you.
Visit WebsiteSAMHSA
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Offers treatment locators, publications, and resources on behavioral health across the lifespan.
Visit WebsiteDay-to-Day Wellness
Self-Care and Coping Tools
Practical strategies you can use every day to support your emotional wellness between therapy sessions and throughout your recovery.
Mindfulness and Breathing
Practicing slow, deep breathing activates the nervous system's relaxation response. Try box breathing: inhale 4 counts, hold 4, exhale 4, hold 4 — repeat for 5 minutes.
Grounding Techniques
The 5-4-3-2-1 method can interrupt anxiety spirals: name 5 things you see, 4 you can touch, 3 you hear, 2 you smell, 1 you taste. Anchors you to the present moment.
Sleep Hygiene
Consistent sleep is foundational to mental health. Keep a regular schedule, limit screens 1 hour before bed, and create a cool, dark, quiet sleep environment.
Physical Movement
Even 20–30 minutes of walking daily significantly reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety. Movement releases endorphins and improves mood regulation.
Journaling
Writing about your thoughts and feelings can reduce stress, improve mood, and help you identify patterns in your emotional wellbeing. Try 10 minutes each morning.
Social Connection
Isolation worsens mental health. Even brief, low-pressure connections — a text to a friend, a short walk with a neighbor — can meaningfully lift mood.
Limit News and Social Media
Constant exposure to negative news and social comparison fuels anxiety. Set intentional boundaries: designated times to check, and notification-free periods.
Reach Out for Help
Seeking support is a sign of strength, not weakness. Whether it's a trusted friend, a support group, or a licensed clinician — you don't have to navigate this alone.
Supporting a Loved One
Resources for Families and Caregivers
Watching someone you love struggle with their mental health can be overwhelming and isolating. You don't have to figure it out alone. These resources are designed for the people supporting someone in treatment.
NAMI Family Support Group
Free peer-led support groups for family members, caregivers, and loved ones of individuals living with mental illness.
NAMI Family-to-Family
A free 8-session educational program for families of individuals with mental health conditions.
Al-Anon Family Groups
Support for families and friends of people with alcohol or substance use problems, including those with co-occurring mental health conditions.
Family Therapy at Lumen
We offer family therapy sessions as part of our treatment programs to help families heal and communicate more effectively.
Helpful Reading
Recommended books for individuals and families navigating mental health treatment and recovery.
The Body Keeps the Score
Bessel van der Kolk, MD
An Unquiet Mind
Kay Redfield Jamison
Lost Connections
Johann Hari
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone
Lori Gottlieb
Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy
David D. Burns, MD
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Our clinical team is here to answer your questions and help you find the right level of care. Reach out today — it's confidential and there's no obligation.