Mental Health First Aid USA Competitors

The American Psychological Association, in Washington, D.C., is the largest scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States and is the world's largest association of psychologists. APA's membership includes more than 157,000 researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants and students. Through its divisions in 54 subfields of psychology and affiliations with 60 state, territorial and Canadian provincial associations, APA works to advance psychology as a science, as a profession and as a means of promoting human welfare. The mission of the APA is to advance the creation, communication, and application of psychological knowledge to benefit society and improve people’s lives.

A leading provider of virtual mental health care, Talkspace provides convenient access to high-quality, evidence-based therapy, psychiatry, and self-guided support. The Talkspace network of 5,000+ licensed clinicians includes therapists and psychiatric providers with specialized knowledge of more than 150 conditions and treatment approaches. Founded in 2012, Talkspace pioneered message-based therapy, fulfilling an unmet desire of many people to text with a therapist, any time, from anywhere. We have grown into a single destination for comprehensive mental health care, including specialized therapy for individuals, couples, and teens, psychiatry and medication management, and self-guided tools and resources. All care is delivered through our fully-encrypted web and mobile platform that meets HIPAA, federal, and state regulatory requirements. More than 130 million people have access to Talkspace through their health plans for the cost of a copay or free through their employer, college or university, school district, or government agency. Making high-quality mental health support available to all is the Talkspace mission, and we’re just getting started.

Crisis Text Line is a nonprofit organization that provides free, 24/7, high-quality text-based mental health support and crisis intervention in English and Spanish. Since its launch in 2013, Crisis Text Line has engaged in more than 7.5 million crisis conversations and trained over 55,000 volunteers to support people in their moments of need. Crisis Text Line is committed to creating an empathetic world where nobody feels alone. Individuals seeking confidential support can connect with us via text. To be connected to a live, trained volunteer Crisis Counselor, text SHARE or APOYO to 741741 🇺🇲 🇨🇦. Additional information, including how to become a volunteer or how to support Crisis Text Line through donations or partnerships, is available at www.crisistextline.org.