Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator
The Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator, is a confidential and anonymous source of information for persons seeking treatment facilities in the United States or U.S. Territories for substance use/addiction and/or mental health problems.
Website: https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/
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Crisis Text Line
Many people are more comfortable speaking via text message. The Crisis Text Line serves anyone in the United States with this confidential and free 24/7 text line, connecting you with a trained crisis counselor.
They also have a chat feature available on their website.
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a volunteer Crisis Counselor
Website: https://www.crisistextline.org/
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Disaster Distress Helpline
The Disaster Distress Helpline offers immediate crisis counseling related to disasters, 24/7.
Website: https://disasterdistress.samhsa.gov
Phone: (800) 985-5990
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Early Serious Mental Illness Treatment Locator
The Early Serious Mental Illness Treatment Locator, a confidential and anonymous source of information for persons and their family members who are seeking treatment facilities in the United States or U.S. Territories for a recent onset of serious mental illnesses such as psychosis, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and other conditions.
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National Child Abuse Hotline
If you are a witness to or a victim of child abuse there is a huge benefit to making the report yourself. Being able to tell your story first hand gives the child care worker much better information than if it came from someone not involved. The National Child Abuse Hotline is a great place to start.
Website: https://childhelphotline.org
Phone: 800-442-4453
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357), (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service), via text message: 435748 (HELP4U), or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. Read more about the HELP4U text messaging service.
Phone: (800) 662-4357
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The Crisis Text Line
Many people are more comfortable speaking via text message. The Crisis Text Line serves anyone in the United States with this confidential and free 24/7 text line, connecting you with a trained crisis counselor.
They also have a chat feature available on their website and via WhatsApp.
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Text/Messaging: 741741
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States.
Phone: (800) 273-8255
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About Cultivate an Exceptional Life
This site was created especially for those living with chronic illness—a space filled with encouragement, practical tools, and uplifting resources to help you navigate life with greater hope and intention.
Here, you’ll find inspiration to support your healing, nurture your spirit, and empower you to build a life that feels purposeful and beautifully your own—even in the midst of struggle.
Together, we’ll explore new paths, grow through what we face, and cultivate an exceptional life—one that honors your journey every step of the way.
Meet Leisa Watkins
Founder of Cultivate an Exceptional Life, Leisa lives with multiple chronic illnesses. She has been diagnosed with, multiple sclerosis, ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, chronic Lyme disease, PTSD, and a connective tissue disorder. Her journey through personal and family health challenges has shaped a deep understanding of resilience, compassion, and the power of intentional living. Through this platform, she shares insights, tools, and inspiration to help others living with chronic illness cultivate strength, purpose, and joy—no matter what life brings.
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