Mental Health
John W. Brick Foundation
Founded in 2015 by Victor and Lynne Brick, the JW Brick Foundation aims to change the way the world treats mental health; through a long-term goal to integrate healthy lifestyle practices, including nutrition, movement, meditation and holistic practices. The site features a questionnaire to help you build your own ecosystem of support tools and resources and get started on a self-guided path.
National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI)
NAMI is the US’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
Global Wellness Institute (GWI)
Based in Miami, Florida, GWI is a must-read for anyone interested in the current and future state of the wellness industry globally.
Greater Good Science Center
Founded in 2001 and based at the University of California at Berkeley, the Center’s charter is to “study the psychology, sociology, and neuroscience of well-being, teaching skills that foster a thriving, resilient, and compassionate society.”
Restaurant After Hours
Restaurant After Hours raises mental health awareness, creates a safe community, and provides resources to help hospitality workers structure their personal lives.
SevenFiftyDaily
The Mental Health Guide for Beverage and Hospitality Professionals contains a wealth of resources and strategies for maintaining mental health in an industry already prone to anxiety, depression, and substance abuse.
Kat Kinsman
Editor, author and mental health advocate, Kat Kinsman, has a ton of excellent resources on mental health including the Communal Table podcasts addressing delicate industry issues, The Food & Wine Pro Guide to Mental Health and Sobriety Resources and Chefs with Issues.
Healthy Pour
Healthy Pour is an organization that provides consultation and education to bars, restaurants, hotels, brands, non-profits organizations, and mental health therapists regarding the mental health and support of individuals working in and around the hospitality industry.
American Psychiatric Association Foundation
If you’re an employer looking to support your team, the American Psychiatric Association Foundation has a solid toolkit of resources to help support employee mental health and wellbeing, including a Returning To The Workplace Guide and Employee Health and Wellbeing Beyond COVID for those looking to help team members return to work more easily.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
If you need help with substance use, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is an comprehensive government resource, including Find Your Treatment containing links to confidential access to helplines, crisis lines for mental health needs via phone, text, and web.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
For anyone facing a mental health crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Helpline (US) on 1 800 273 8255 or visit the website at www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org. For US readers, you can also reach the Crisis Text Line by texting “HOME” to 741741 to text with a crisis counselor.
The Science of Happiness Podcast
What does it take to live a happier life? Learn research-tested strategies that you can put into practice today. Hosted by award-winning psychologist Dacher Keltner. Co-produced by PRX and UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center.
RESOURCES AND OPTIONS FOR therapists or counseling support
Millions of people use GoodTherapy to find therapists and counselors, rehab and residential treatment centers, and mental health resources.
Open Path Psychotherapy Collective is a nonprofit nationwide network of mental health professionals dedicated to providing in-office and online mental health care—at a steeply reduced rate—to clients in need.
