Bleeding Disorders Substance Use & Mental Health Access Coalition (BD SUMHAC)

The Bleeding Disorders Substance Use & Mental Health Access Coalition (BD SUMHAC) was founded in January, 2022 by leaders in the bleeding disorders community with the goal of improving access to inpatient and residential mental health (MH) and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment for people with bleeding disorders. Today, it is a national multi-stakeholder coalition that includes members from the Hemophilia Federation of America, the National Bleeding Disorders Foundation, hemophilia treatment centers, local bleeding disorders chapters and member organizations, and the bleeding disorders community.

Access to Mental Health & Substance Use Care Toolkit

Provider Toolkit

COMMUNITY MEMBERS: Are you or a loved one struggling to get access to mental health or substance use treatment due to a bleeding disorder?

PROVIDERS: How to help a person with a bleeding disorder get access to inpatient/residential treatment in Texas for Bleeding Disorder Treatment Providers

Additional Mental Health Resources

National Council for Mental Wellbeing

Learn how to assist and support others who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
The Anxiety First Aid Kit

Relief guide for calming anxiety and stress during extreme uncertain times
Don't Feed the Monkey Mind

Guide for how to stop the cycle of anxiety,
Guide for how to stop the cycle of anxiety, fear, and worry
HFA Mental Health Learning Central

A list of mental health resources ranges from hotlines and text lines, self-care, and resources to identify warning signs that indicate someone is in crisis, common warning signs of suicide, and what to do or say if someone is in crisis/at risk of suicide.
Crisis Text Line

Provides free, 24/7, high-quality text-based mental health support and crisis intervention by empowering a community of trained volunteers to support people in their moments of need.
Bleeding Disorders Substance Use and Mental Health Access Coalition

Advocate for access to appropriate substance use disorder and mental health treatment facilities for all individuals with bleeding disorders with a focus on inpatient and residential facilities
National Bleeding Disorders Foundation

This list is for individuals and families affected by bleeding disorders who are in mental health crisis.
New Harbinger Publications

New Harbinger Publications is an independent, employee-owned publisher of books on psychology, health, spirituality, and personal growth.
LA Kelley Communications

Provides practical educational materials for families with bleeding disorders including but not limited to books for parents, school-aged children, and toddlers.
The Steve Fund

The Steve Fund is dedicated to supporting the mental health and emotional well-being of young people of color.