HELPFUL RESOURCES
May 01, 2021
There is never a need to suffer in silence, with many resources of support available to you based on your needs at any given time. Here are just a few of the ones that I have curated through working with clients.
Note: this section is updated often ❣️
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
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Alcoholics Anonymous is an international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem. It is nonprofessional, self-supporting, multiracial, apolitical, and available almost everywhere. There are no age or education requirements. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about his or her drinking problem.
BETTERHELP
1-800-279-5612
Making professional counseling accessible, affordable, convenient - so anyone who struggles with life’s challenges can get help, anytime, anywhere.
CHILDHELP
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Helping victims of child abuse is more than just a desire, it is our lifetime commitment. Tools and resources for the prevention and treatment of child abuse.
THE CHILDHELP NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE
1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline is dedicated to the prevention of child abuse. Serving the U.S. and Canada, the hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with professional crisis counselors who — through interpreters — provide assistance in over 170 languages. The hotline offers crisis intervention, information, and referrals to thousands of emergency, social service, and support resources. All calls, texts and chats are confidential.
THE CYBER CIVIL RIGHTS INITIATIVE
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The Cyber Civil Rights Initiative (CCRI) is a non-profit organization founded by offering services to victims of cybercrimes through its crisis helpline. They have compiled resources to help victims of cybercrimes in America and Internationally.
CCRI CRISIS HELPLINE
1-844-878-CCRI (2274)
If you are a victim of nonconsensual pornography (“NCP”, also known as “revenge porn”), recorded sexual assault (RSA), or sextortion and you reside in the United States, please call the CCRI Crisis Helpline. Compassionate and cross-trained representatives can provide information, support, referrals, and non-legal advice. The toll-free CCRI Crisis Helpline is available 24 hours a day and seven days a week, and interpretation is available in most languages.
LOVE IS RESPECT
1-866-331-9474
A project of the National Domestic Violence Hotline, love is respect offers 24/7 information, support, and advocacy to young people between the ages of 13 and 26 who have questions or concerns about their romantic relationships. We also provide support to concerned friends and family members, teachers, counselors, and other service providers through the same free and confidential services via phone, text, and live chat.
MILITARY ONESOURCE
1-800-342-9647
Military OneSource is a free service provided by the Department of Defense to service members and their families to help with a broad range of concerns, including possible mental health problems. Call and talk anytime, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS
1-800-950-NAMI (6264), Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m., ET, or send an email to info@nami.org.
The NAMI HelpLine is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition, their family members and caregivers, mental health providers and the public. HelpLine staff and volunteers are experienced, well-trained and able to provide guidance.
NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Trained expert advocates are available 24/7 to provide confidential support to anyone experiencing domestic violence or seeking resources and information. Help is available in Spanish and other languages.
NATIONAL ELDER FRAUD HOTLINE
1-833–FRAUD–11 (1-833–372–8311)
This hotline is a free resource created by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office for Victims of Crime for people to report fraud against anyone age 60 or older.
NATIONAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING
1-888-373-78
The National Human Trafficking Hotline connects victims and survivors of sex and labor trafficking with services and supports to get help and stay safe. The Trafficking Hotline also receives tips about potential situations of sex and labor trafficking and facilitates reporting that information to the appropriate authorities in certain cases. The toll-free phone and SMS text lines and live online chat function are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Help is available in English or Spanish, or in more than 200 additional languages through an on-call interpreter.
THE NATIONAL PARENT HELPLINE
1-855- 4A PARENT (1-855-427-2736)
Being a parent is a critically important job, 24 hours a day. It’s not always easy. Call the National Parent Helpline® to get emotional support from a trained Advocate and become empowered and a stronger parent.
THE NATIONAL RUNAWAY SAFELINE
1-800-RUNAWAY
The National Runaway Safeline is the national communications system designated by the United States federal government for runaway and homeless youth, their parents and families, teens in crisis, and others who might benefit from its services. It is confidential, anonymous, non-judgmental, non-directive, and free.
NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE
1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
Connect with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area that offers access to a range of free services. Crisis chat support is available at Online Hotline. Free help, 24/7.
OPEN PATH HEALING ARTS COLLECTIVE
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Open Path Healing Arts Collective is a nonprofit nationwide network of holistic health-focused professionals dedicated to providing healing arts care at a steeply reduced rate to people in need. Our Collective includes Massage Therapists, Naturopathic Doctors, Coaches, Herbalists, Physical Therapists, and more.
OPEN PATH PSYCHOTHERAPY COLLECTIVE
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Open Path Psychotherapy Collective is a non-profit nationwide network of mental health professionals dedicated to providing in-office and online mental health care—at a steeply reduced rate—to individuals, couples, children, and families in need.
RAINN (RAPE, ABUSE & INCEST NATIONAL NETWORK)
1-800-656-HOPE
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE,online.rainn.org y rainn.org/es) in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country and operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.
SAMHSA’S NATIONAL HELPLINE
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
SAMHSA’s National Helpline also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service 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. Callers can also order free publications and other information.
SMART RECOVERY
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SMART Recovery is an abstinence-oriented, not-for-profit organization for individuals with addictive problems. Our self-empowering, free mutual support meetings focus on ideas and techniques to help you change your life from one that is self-destructive and unhappy to one that is constructive and satisfying. Our mutual support meetings are free and open to anyone seeking science-based, self-empowered addiction recovery.
STRONGHEARTS NATIVE HELPLINE
1-844-7NATIVE (1-844-762-8483)
StrongHearts is a culturally-appropriate, anonymous, confidential service dedicated to serving Native American survivors of domestic violence and concerned family members and friends. Nationwide 24/7, callers can connect at no cost one-on-one with knowledgeable StrongHearts advocates who can provide lifesaving tools and immediate support to enable survivors to find safety and live lives free of abuse.
SUICIDE HOTLINE (NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE)
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
We can all help prevent suicide. The 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.
THERAPY FOR BLACK GIRLS
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So often the stigma surrounding mental health issues and therapy prevents Black women from taking the step of seeing a therapist. This space was developed to present mental health topics in a way that feels more accessible and relevant.
TREVOR SUPPORT CENTER (THE TREVOR PROJECT)
1-866-488-7386
Welcome to the Trevor Support Center, a place where LGBTQ youth and their allies can find answers to frequently asked questions, and explore resources related to sexual orientation, gender identity and more! Remember, if you need immediate support or help, Trevor’s counselors are just a phone call, chat, or text away. You are not alone. The hotline is available 24/7.