Health and Wellness
Resources for Adults
Disclaimer
This list is designed for informational purposes only and the resources provided should not be considered to be medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The content presented here is not meant to replace the advice, examination, diagnosis, or treatment of your medical or healthcare professional.
Resources
General
Counseling
Diet & Exercise
Health Care Resources
Mental Health
Sexual & Reproductive Health
Substance Abuse and Addiction
Suicide Prevention
General
- A-Z index allows you to look information about every kind of health concern
- Resource website from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Browse health topics, fin services near you, stay up to date on health news, and more.
- “National Institutes of Health’s site for patients and their families and friends, produced by the National Library of Medicine”
- Browse resources by topic, find out information about drugs & supplements or explore videos & tools.
National Institutes of Health (NIH) – Health Information
- Health resources in information from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service’s National Institutes of Health
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- Website of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Counseling
Counseling Connection: e-Counseling
- Based out of Knoxville, TN, this group provides online counseling available via video or teleconference
- Counseling available for a variety of issues and approaches
- Includes career and educational counseling
Diet & Exercise
- Resources from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) on nutrition.
- Gateway to reliable information on nutrition, healthy eating, physical activity, and food safety for consumers. health
Health Care Resources
- Information about the upcoming Health Insurance Marketplace created as a result of the Affordable Care Act
- Get help with understanding and enrolling or use this tool to Find Local Help
- Topics covered include information for businesses, individuals, young adults, rights and protections, and prevention
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
- HRSA is an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources dedicated to “improving access to health care services for people who are uninsured, isolated, or medically vulnerable
- Health care and insurance information, especially for individuals in under-served or rural areas
Mental Health
National Institute of Mental Health
- The lead federal agency for research on mental disorders.
Mental Health Treatment Services Locator
- Sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) which works to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness in America
Sexual & Reproductive Health
The Kinsey Institute: Research
- Website from the Kinsey Institute at Indiana University which “works towards advancing sexual health and knowledge worldwide.”
- Provides resources, information and care concerning sexual and reproductive health
Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States (SIECUS)
- Resources from the Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States for people of all ages
Substance Abuse and Addiction
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
- From the NIDA, the National Institutes of Health’s agency dedicated to research in drug abuse and addiction and disseminating information resulting from that research
- Includes information in Spanish (en Español)
Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator
- Sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) which works to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness in America
- Find help and treatment for addiction near you using this locator tool
Suicide Prevention
Are you in crisis? Call or text 988.
- Free and confidential.
- Whether you’re facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, their caring counselors are here for you.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
- The AFSP is the nation’s leading organization bringing together people across communities and backgrounds to understand and prevent suicide, and to help heal the pain it causes”
- Resources to help understand, prevent and cope with suicide and well as advocate and affect public policy regarding suicide
- Supportive forums that offer a place for members to discuss depression, anxiety, mood disorders, medication, therapy, and recovery
National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI)
- NAMI works to educate, support, advocate, listen and lead to improve the lives of people with mental illness and their loved ones.
- Has affiliates in every state
- “The leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24”
- Resources give information about training and teach about warning signs, risk factors, facts about suicide and how you can help prevent suicide