Less Wrong mental health support group (so far the current procedure is “whine loudly enough to attract Alicorn’s compassion”, which might be a bit hard on Alicorn)
“Ask Alicorn to put you in touch with Adelene” may be a viable alternative for chronic rather than acute cases. I’m pretty horrible at providing direct support, but I’m quite good at getting a feel for the shape of peoples’ thought processes, both where they are and where they want to be, and using that information to connect them with resources that will help them move towards the latter. (My method is pretty slow, but it’s also compatible with the use of other methods that are quicker, so long as you stay in touch so I can keep updating my understanding.) I don’t follow LW much these days, though, so posting here and hoping I’ll see it or dropping message in my PM box won’t work to get you there, and Alicorn has my contact info.
“Ask Alicorn to put you in touch with Adelene” may be a viable alternative for chronic rather than acute cases. I’m pretty horrible at providing direct support, but I’m quite good at getting a feel for the shape of peoples’ thought processes, both where they are and where they want to be, and using that information to connect them with resources that will help them move towards the latter. (My method is pretty slow, but it’s also compatible with the use of other methods that are quicker, so long as you stay in touch so I can keep updating my understanding.) I don’t follow LW much these days, though, so posting here and hoping I’ll see it or dropping message in my PM box won’t work to get you there, and Alicorn has my contact info.