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1-888-672-0365
Call or Text - toll-free,  non-crisis hotline
Monday - Friday  12 PM to 8 PM EST

Do you or a loved one have a mental health challenge and need to talk to someone who’s been there?


Imagine a human and technologically powered mental health "road map" that helps people identify options for how to move from Point A to Point B at a time when a mental health concerns arise, or when the complexity of a situation feels overwhelming. My Mental Health GPS will help families and individuals find appropriate, trustworthy care, and guide them as they move through the system. It aims not just to facilitate treatment but to help people realize a greater sense of belonging, purpose, and hope.

GPS navigators are predominantly "peers" - that is, people who have managed mental health challenges of their own. Peer support is an evidence-based practice that places people with lived experience of struggle and recovery in the role of supporting others who are navigating challenges related to mental health. Peer support has been shown to be effective in reducing use of crisis and emergency services, increasing participation in the community, and decreasing the likelihood of Mental Health challenges and involvement in the criminal justice system. [SAMHSA, The Value of Peers, 2017. https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/programs_campaigns/brss_tacs/value-of-peers-2017.pdf]

Our navigators will answer calls between 12:00-8:00 EST, Monday to Friday, excluding Federal Holidays.
 

COVID-19

The program detailed here is needed more than ever. In the uncertainty and disorientation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, special attention must be paid to people who are vulnerable and gravely impacted by the crisis. COVID-19 is causing massive disruption, and people with mental health challenges, whether or not they get the virus, may be unable to get the care they need. We already know that COVID-19 is intensifying pre-existing inequalities, and this is especially the case for people with mental health challenges.
 
The operation of many mental health services has been severely disrupted, and some have disappeared. This reduction in access to care  will result in people with mental health challenges at high risk of homelessness, incarceration, or a return home while they are still extremely vulnerable, with acute and complex problems.
 
We cannot yet know what the longer-term mental health impact of COVID-19 will be, but this much is clear: it will be far-reaching and lasting. Now is the moment to invest in ensuring that mental health is a core part of the COVID-19 response.  

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Disclaimer: ​The Mental Health GPS Navigators provide support, advice, advocate, recommend, facilitate and empower decision making. We do not treat mental health challenges or addiction. We are not licensed mental health professionals, but we may refer you to clinically-licensed providers or consultants if their area of expertise is aligned with your wellness needs and goals.  Any consultation we provide is for educational, informational and motivational purposes only and does not replace professional advice you may need for yourself or for your family member. 
If you are in immediate danger or crisis, please hang up and call 988.
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) is a United States-based suicide prevention network of over 160 crisis centers that provides 24/7 service via a toll-free hotline with the number 9-8-8. It is available to anyone in crisis. The lifeline supports people who call for themselves or someone they care about.

INclude – The Mental Health Initiative, Inc. ​is registered as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation in the U.S. state of Delaware. EIN# 83-2285585. 
The Organizations is Located in Asheville, NC
Our mailing address is: 1302 Patton Ave #6568, Asheville, NC 28806
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INclude – The Mental Health Initiative, Inc
  • Our GPS Service
    • Why The GPS?
    • How it Works
    • Measuring Success
  • Donate Now
  • About Us
    • What We Do
    • Mission and Vision
    • Our Promise
    • History
    • Our Team
    • Board Members
    • Our Partners
  • Request a Call Back
  • Contact
  • Blog