Resources
Crisis & Immediate Help
· 988 – Suicide & Mental Health Crisis Lifeline
Dial 988 (available nationwide) to connect with local crisis services.
In Arizona, the 988 line is operational and usage has increased statewide. Axios
· SAMHSA National Helpline
1‑800‑662‑HELP (4357) — free, confidential, 24/7. Offers referral to local treatment services.
· Crisis Text Line
Text “HELLO” to 741741 (U.S.) to reach a trained crisis counselor.
· Local Hospital Emergency Departments / Psychiatric Crisis Units
If someone is in immediate danger to themselves or others, go to the nearest hospital ER and ask for psychiatric services or a behavioral health crisis team.
National Resources & Hotlines (General, OCD, Eating Disorders
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
Information, advocacy, education, support, local chapters
Visit [nami.org] and find the local chapter in Arizona (NAMI Arizona) namiarizona.org
ANAD (National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders)
Peer support, helpline, treatment directory
Helpline: 1‑888‑375‑7767 ANAD+1
OCD Arizona
Awareness, events, local support in AZ
Affiliate of IOCDF ocdaz.org
IOCDF (International OCD Foundation)
Educational resources, provider finder, research
Alsana Connect
Virtual PHP/IOP for eating disorders in Phoenix / Arizona
Tailored support across multiple ED diagnoses Alsana®
OCD-Specific Resources & Local Arizona Supports
· OCD Arizona — the Arizona affiliate of IOCDF: provides local events, awareness, and connects people to local providers. ocdaz.org
· IOCDF provider search — a national directory to find clinicians experienced in OCD / ERP (Exposure & Response Prevention).
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Eating Disorder–Specific Resources & Local Supports
· ANAD Helpline & Peer Support — free, national. ANAD
· ANAD Treatment Directory — filter by Arizona to find local or telehealth ED providers. ANAD
· Within Health — virtual ED treatment serving AZ. Within Health
· Alsana Connect — virtual PHP/IOP for ED in Phoenix / AZ. Alsana®
· NEDA (National Eating Disorders Association) — they list support groups (national & state) and resources. National Eating Disorders Association
Support Groups & Peer Networks
· NAMI – Arizona / NAMI Valley of the Sun
E.g. the East Valley Family Support Group (for families of someone with a mental health condition) meets periodically. NAMI Valley of the Sun+1
· ANAD Support Groups / Mentorship
Virtual support groups, recovery mentorship for ED. ANAD+1
· Statewide / AZ Resource Hub for OCD & ED
AZ Resource Hub lists peer/online groups, OCD & ED organizations. azresourcehub.org