Resources for Young Adults

Find resources and tools for young adults ages 18+ who are living with mental health challenges.

If You Are in Crisis

A mental health crisis is when your child is at risk of harming themselves or others, or if their emotions and behavior seem extreme and out of control. NAMI provides guidance for what to do if your child is in crisis.

You can also visit NAMI Fort Wayne’s If In Crisis page for local emergency and crisis resources.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 OR 1-800-273-8255

Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

General Resources

Know the 10 common warning signs of a person struggling with mental health challenges.

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Find resources as you navigate the changes, decisions, relationships and stresses of early adulthood.

The Jed Foundation provides information about common emotional health issues experienced by teens and young adults and shows how they can support one another, overcome challenges, and make a successful transition to adulthood.

The Child Mind Institute has published a variety of resource guides and articles to assist parents and caregivers raise healthy ad resilient children.

NAMI Starting the Conversation

Put a thoughtful plan into place should a mental health condition arise during college. This guide can help start a conversation by offering parents and students the opportunity to learn more about mental health including

  • Facts and statistics about how common mental health conditions are during young adulthood
  • What the warning signs of a mental health condition are
  • When and where to seek help and who to talk to
  • How to make a plan before heading off to college
  • What the privacy laws are and how mental health information can be shared

101 Resources for Student Mental Health, published by College Educated, is a guide for college students with tips and resources for managing mental health. Topics include anxiety and depression, resilience, body image, suicide prevention, loneliness, alcoholism and addiction, and more.

Programs

Local Resources

Purdue University Fort Wayne — Center for Student Counseling

The Center for Student Counseling is open for in-person and virtual services during the following hours:

Monday: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Tuesday: 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m.–noon

Kettler Hall, Room G02

Campus Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46805
csc@pfw.edu
260-481-6200

Support Organizations

The Trevor Project provides life-saving and life-affirming resources for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth to create safe, accepting and inclusive environments for all young people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

NAMI on Campus care student-run mental health organizations on college campuses that aim to

  • Raise mental health awareness with fairs, walks and candlelit vigils.
  • Educate the campus with presentations, guest speakers and student panels.
  • Advocate for improved mental health services and policies on campus.

NAMI OK2TALK

A community where teens and young adults struggling with mental health conditions can find a safe place to talk about what they’re experiencing by sharing their personal stories of recovery, tragedy, struggle or hope. Anyone can add their voice by sharing stories, poems, inspirational quotes, photos, videos, song lyrics and messages of support in a safe, moderated space.

NAMI Connection Recovery Peer Support Group

NAMI Support Groups are unique. They follow a structured model to ensure you and others in the group have an opportunity to be heard and participate in productive discussions. NAMI Support Groups are safe and confidential. Sharing your experiences with peers helps you develop positive relationships, belong to an empathetic community and gain hope. Read our Support Group FAQs.

Apps

Headspace an app to teach meditation.

Calm app has mindfulness episodes for all ages.