Comprehensive Bipolar Disorder Resource Guide

National Organizations and Support Groups

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

• Helpline: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
• Website: www.nami.org
• Free support groups and education programs
• Crisis resources and advocacy services

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)

• Helpline: 1-800-826-3632
• Website: www.dbsalliance.org
• Online support groups
• Wellness tools and educational resources

Crisis Resources

Emergency Contacts

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
• Local Emergency Services: 911

Educational Resources

Trusted Medical Information

• National Institute of Mental Health: www.nimh.nih.gov/bipolar
• MedlinePlus: www.medlineplus.gov/bipolardisorder.html

Mobile Apps and Digital Tools

• Mood tracking apps:
  • eMoods Bipolar Mood Tracker
  • Daylio
  • MoodPanda

Treatment Resources

Finding Treatment Providers

• SAMHSA Treatment Locator: 1-800-662-4357
• Psychology Today Provider Directory
• Insurance provider directories

Medication Resources

• Partnership for Prescription Assistance
• NeedyMeds: www.needymeds.org
• RxAssist: www.rxassist.org

Family Support Resources

Family Education Programs

• NAMI Family-to-Family Program
• DBSA Family Support Groups
• Local hospital support programs

Legal and Disability Resources

• ADA National Network: 1-800-949-4232
• Disability Rights Legal Center
• Social Security Disability Information

Research and Clinical Trials

• ClinicalTrials.gov
• Research Match
• Local university research programs