Mental Health Resources

At Mountain Laurel Wellness, we believe that support doesn't stop when a session ends. Whether you’re looking for immediate help, educational materials, or tools to support your emotional well-being, this page offers carefully selected mental health resources for individuals, families, and caregivers.

These resources can be helpful companions as you work through therapy—or simply as ways to explore healing and self-understanding on your own time.

Crisis & Emergency Support

If you or someone you love is in crisis, please use one of the following resources for immediate assistance:

  • 911 – Emergency Services - Call 911 for life-threatening emergencies or if immediate intervention is required.

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Call or text 988 to connect with trained crisis counselors offering free and confidential support anytime.

  • Crisis Text Line - Text HOME to 741741 to reach a trained crisis counselor through confidential SMS support.

  • 211 Connecticut - Dial 2-1-1 or visit their website for free and confidential access to statewide support, including mental health services, housing, food assistance, and crisis intervention.

  • Connecticut Mobile Crisis Services - For children and adolescents, call 2-1-1 and press 1; for adults, press 2 to be connected with local mobile crisis providers.

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline – Call 1-800-799-7233

  • The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth) – Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678

Mental Health & Self-Care Apps

These tools are great complements to therapy, helping with mindfulness, emotional regulation, and daily mental health tracking:

  • Insight Timer – Free guided meditations and music for sleep, anxiety, and more

  • Calm – Meditation, relaxation, and sleep support

  • Headspace – Meditation and stress reduction for beginners and beyond

  • Therapist Aid – Free worksheets and tools for clients and mental health professionals

Trusted Organizations & Educational Resources

Explore evidence-based information on mental health topics including trauma, anxiety, eating disorders, depression, and more: