Mental Health Resources
Mental health and wellness resources for water and wastewater utility professionals, managers, and community leaders.
The Environmental Finance Center works with water and wastewater utilities and the people who keep them running. This page provides mental health, wellness, crisis support, and peer support resources that may be helpful to utility professionals, managers, operators, and local leaders.
While many of these resources are available to the general public, they may be particularly relevant for water and wastewater utility professionals seeking support for personal well-being, workplace wellness, and peer support.
Crisis & Immediate Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 for immediate support.
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) National Helpline
Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) for information and referrals to treatment and support
services.
www.samhsa.gov
Mental Health Services
Local Community Mental Health Centers
Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)
Online counseling platforms offering free trials
Mental Health America
https://mhanational.org/
Mindfulness & Wellness Tools
Headspace
https://www.headspace.com
Health Action Alliance Mental Health Resources
https://www.healthaction.org/mentalhealth
Training & Additional Resources
Mindful Momentum Peer Support Training
https://mindful-momentum.com/mbps/
Recorded Webinar: Mental Health and Peer Support
EFCN YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9KaJYa5Fhc
Nancy Spangler, PhD, OTR/L
https://www.spanglerhealth.com/
Additional mental health information and resource links