Mental Health Resources for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) Individuals

MMHLA has curated this list of resources and organizations that support the mental health of individuals who identify as American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN).

Please Note: If you have a resource or organization you would like to recommend, please contact us at info@mmhla.org with the subject line: Resource Recommendation. MMHLA is not responsible for the content or services provided by the resources and organizations listed here.

Crisis Lifeline

People in emergencies should call 911 or their local emergency number.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Suicide and crisis lifeline providing immediate, free, and confidential support. Call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It operates 24/7 and connects you to trained crisis counselors who can help with mental health struggles, emotional distress, or substance use concerns.

Hotline for Parents

National Maternal Mental Health Hotline

Hotline staffed by trained counselors for parents experiencing mental health conditions during pregnancy or postpartum. The Hotline provides free, 24/7, confidential resources and support via call, text, or web chat in English and Spanish (translation is also offered in 60 additional languages). Call or text: 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262). Web chat on their website.

Helpline for Parents

Postpartum Support International

Helpline for parents experiencing mental health conditions during pregnancy or postpartum. Call 1-800-944-4773. Text “Help” to 800-944-4773 (English). Text en Español: 971-203-7773. This helpline does not handle emergencies and is not available 24/7.

Therapy Fund

Loveland Foundation: Free Therapy Fund

Free therapy funds to communities of color, especially to Black women and nonbinary individuals.

Mental Health Liberation: Free Therapy Fund

Free therapy funds to marginalized communities, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent people, and people with disabilities.

Health Care Directory

Indian Health Service

Agency within the Department of Health and Human Services responsible for providing federal health services to approximately 2.6 million American Indians and Alaska Natives across the United States. Use their Find Health Care Map to search for hospitals, health centers, and behavioral health facilities that serve the Indigenous American population.

Therapist Directory

BIPOC Maternal Mental Health: Therapist Directory

Directory to help people search for a BIPOC therapist who specializes in maternal mental health.

Support Group

ERP Kaleidoscope

Support group for BIPOC individuals with OCD.

I.N.S.P.I.R.E. Maternal Mental Health Online Support Group

Support group for BIPOC women who are pregnant or postpartum hosted by the Shades of Blue Project.

Lived Experience Specialists for Indigenous Parents

Volunteer program through Postpartum Support International where individuals who identify as American Indian or Alaska Native and have lived experience with maternal mental health conditions connect parents with online and local resources.

Education

Hear Her: Resources for American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) People

Maternal health awareness campaign through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that provides education, warning signs, and cultural support to empower pregnant and postpartum individuals, their families, and tribal communities.

Mental Health America: Resources for Communities of Indigenous American Descent

Mental health screening tools, educational materials, and general wellness resources for people of Indigenous American descent.