Free Support & Educational Resources

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YOU ARE NOT ALONE -- FREE CRISIS support DIRECTORY:

“Refusing to ask for help when you need it is refusing someone the chance to be helpful.” –Ric Ocasek

Crisis Help:

If your need is urgent or you are thinking about harming yourself, please call 988 or text TALK to 741741 or chat at 988lifeline.org You are not alone and help is available through the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or the Crisis Text Line. Languages: English, Spanish - free, confidential, 24/7 support for anyone with a mental health emergency.

Video phone: 855.812.1001-- run in partnership with the Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Services (ADWAS) and the National Domestic Violence Hotline Helpline for individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing

https://www.veteranscrisisline.net 24/7, confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones. Contact the Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988 then Press 1, chat online, or text 838255.

https://www.crisistextline.org

Do you need help? Looking for free therapy alternatives? Text HOME to 741741. Crisis Text Line is a nonprofit organization that provides free, 24/7 support

Domestic Violence includes emotional abuse, jealous and controlling behaviors. Find out more: https://www.thehotline.org/identify-abuse/power-and-control/

If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, The National Domestic Violence Hotline is available 24/7/365. ✔️CALL: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) ✔️TTY: 1-800-787-3224 ✔️CHAT: thehotline.org ✔️TEXT: "START" to 88788 Free and confidential for anyone in the U.S. or the U.S. territories.

StrongHearts Native Helpline https://strongheartshelpline.org › get-help

1-844-7NATIVE (762-8483) is a safe, anonymous, and confidential domestic and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans and Alaska Natives.

National Sexual Assault Hotline. Free, Confidential, 24/7 Support Call 800.656.HOPE https://rainn.org/

Helping Survivors - a free online resource that provides information, guidance, and support for individuals affected by sexual violence. Our goal is to empower survivors with knowledge about their rights, legal options, and available support systems. Visit Helping Survivors https://helpingsurvivors.org/

Youth:

If you suspect that a child is being abused or neglected, or if you are under 18 and are being mistreated, call 800-422-4453. This ChildHelp National Child Abuse Hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The hotline can provide information on how to make a report. https://childcare.gov/

For youth in crisis under age 18. Text the word “safe” and your current location (address, city, state) to 4HELP (44357) to receive a text message with information about the closest Safe Place® location as well as the number for the youth shelter agency. https://www.nationalsafeplace.org/

For LGBTQIA2S+ youth:

The Trevor Project offers 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth. Call 866-488-7386 or text 678-678.

Did you know? Most states recognize four major types of maltreatment: physical abuse, neglect, sexual abuse, and emotional abuse. Additionally, many states identify abandonment, parental substance use, and human trafficking as abuse or neglect.

Free Resources Available Near You:
Call 211, Text 211, and Visit 211.org for information about disaster-related evacuations, shelters, food and clothing distribution, volunteer opportunities, and other resources and referrals.

MORE FREE HELP (for you OR someone you care about):

Substance use disorders

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) offers free and confidential treatment referral and information for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. Call 800-662-HELP (4357) 24/7 for English and Spanish, TTY: 800-487-4889 for hearing or speech impaired.

Mental Health

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) HelpLine: Call 800-950-6264, text “helpline” to 62640, or chat online www.nami.org

Support resources for ADHD, Anxiety disorders, Autism spectrum disorders (ASD): National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): You can reach the NAMI HelpLine at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org.

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA): https://www.dbsalliance.org › Support › DBSA Chapters -- online support groups give people living with depression and bipolar disorder a safe, welcoming place to share experiences, discuss coping skills.

Eating disorders

The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) offers support, resources and treatment options for yourself or a loved one experiencing an eating disorder. Call or text 800-931-2237.

GRIEF SUPPORT:

https://www.mygrief.ca/

GRIEF SUPPORT For Pet Loss:

https://www.griefhealing.com/help-lines-message-boards-chats.htm

https://www.petlosscommunity.com/

https://www.pet-loss.net/index.shtml

SELF DISCOVERY & SUPPORT:

1. ARE YOU NEURODIVERGENT?

Search free tests online - if your score indicates a high likelihood, discuss it with your primary care doctor for further testing and support. Suggested keywords to search online: autism free test, neurodivergent, ADHD, ADD, Dyslexia, OCD, ASD.

2. PERSONALITY & CAREER STRENGTHS:

In my 1:1 sessions, we focus on your innate strengths because a foundation built on strength works better. For further understanding and self-awareness, I recommend three assessments:

1. MBTI: Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator, based on Carl Jung’s Theory of Psychological Types.

2. Human Design

3. Strengthsfinder/ CliftonStrengthsTest

UFO/UAP EXPERIENCER SUPPORT:

National UFO Reporting Center https://nuforc.org From their site: "The most trustworthy, transparent and respectful organization for UFO/UAP witness and experiencer reporting. Browse reports, images, videos, maps and more." (non-profit/non-governmental)

MUFON - Mutual UFO Network: https://mufon.com/ Report a UFO or Non-human contact, Free Research, Tracking Tools, Current News

Deb's UFO Research Information Clearinghouse: https://debshome.com/links.html