Mental Health & Community Resources

This page includes mental health, educational, developmental, and community resources that may be helpful for individuals, families, and caregivers. These resources are provided for informational purposes and are not affiliated with Brighter Day Psychological Services unless otherwise noted.

Crisis & Emergency Resources

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or emergency, immediate support is available. The following resources provide crisis intervention, emergency assistance, and connection to trained professionals.

Emergency Services: Dial 911 (request CIT-trained officers if available)
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988
- Website: https://988lifeline.org
Local Crisis Hotline (Orange, Osceola, Seminole & Brevard Counties): Dial 2-1-1

Heart of Florida United Way (2-1-1): Trained staff assess needs and connect callers to appropriate local resources.
- Website: https://www.hfuw.org
Crisis Text Line: Text CONNECT to 741741
- Website: https://www.crisistextline.org

Early Childhood & Developmental Resources

Early intervention services support infants and toddlers who have, or are at risk for, developmental delays or disabilities. These programs focus on promoting healthy development during the earliest years of life.

Early Steps – The Developmental Center
The Howard Phillips Center for Children & Families
601 W. Michigan Street, Orlando, FL 32805

Referral & Information Line: (321) 842-3294
Website: https://www.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/childrens-health/early-steps/index.html

Early Steps is Florida’s early intervention system providing services to eligible infants and toddlers from birth to 36 months of age.

Educational & Learning Support Resources

Educational and learning support services provide targeted strategies to help children and adults strengthen academic skills, executive functioning, and learning processes.

Educational Therapy – Wiz Therapy
Website: https://www.educationaltherapyllc.com

Provides specialized support for neurodivergent children and adults, including assistance with dyslexia, dyscalculia, and executive functioning challenges.

Tutoring – Orange County Library System (Brainfuse)
Website: https://www.brainfuse.com

Offers free online tutoring and academic support through the public library system.

Autism Spectrum Disorder Resources

Autism-specific resources offer guidance, education, and support for individuals with autism spectrum disorder and related developmental conditions.

Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (CARD) – University of Central Florida
Phone: 407-737-2566

Website: https://www.ucf-card.org

CARD provides support and assistance to help optimize the potential of individuals with autism, dual sensory impairment, and related disabilities.

Anxiety & Stress Resources

These resources offer evidence-based information on anxiety disorders, stress management, and emotional well-being.

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) – Anxiety Information
- Website: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/anxiety-disorders
American Psychological Association (APA) – Anxiety Resources
- Website: https://www.apa.org/topics/anxiety
Stress management and coping resources
- Website: https://www.apa.org/topics/stress

General Mental Health & Psychology Resources

The following organizations provide educational information, research-based guidance, and general mental health resources.

American Psychological Association
- Website: https://www.apa.org
Mental Health Florida
- Website: https://www.mentalhealthflorida.org
National Institute of Mental Health
- Website: https://www.nimh.nih.gov
Psychology Today
- Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com
Mayo Clinic
- Website: https://www.mayoclinic.org
PsychCentral
- Website: https://psychcentral.com

Immigration & Legal Resources

These organizations provide immigration-related information, legal support, and access to community-based legal services.

Immigration Legal Resource Center (ILRC)
- Website: https://www.ilrc.org
Immigration Law Help
- Website: https://www.immigrationlawhelp.org
LawHelp.org – Legal aid resources nationwide
- Website: https://www.lawhelp.org
FloridaLawHelp.org – Florida-specific legal resources
- Website: FloridaLawHelp.org
Open Path Collective – Low-fee therapy and mental health provider directory
- Website: https://www.openpathcollective.org