You can't be a resource for others unless you nourish yourself.
Alexandra Stoddard
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NAMI Helpline
National Alliance on Mental Illness provides resources for those seeking mental health services. They have chat, phone, or email contacts. NAMI also has Warmlines, which are peer volunteer resources if you need someone to talk to.
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Trans LifeLine
The Trans LifeLine is a peer-support phone line run by trans people for trans and questioning people. The number is available in the US and Canada. The website also provides microgrants for services like name changes or post-incarceration support.
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Crisis Text Line
The Crisis Text Line is for any crisis. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, from a secure online platform. The counselor will direct you to additional resources if needed.
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The Trevor Project
Call, text, and chat lines to connect you with trained counselors. The Trevor Project is for LGBTQ+ who are experiencing mental health crises or suicidal thoughts.
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LGBTQ+ Community Resources
The Recovery Village provides resources for LGBTQ+ people looking for comprehensive substance use treatment.
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States.
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National Domestic Violence Hotline
From their website: 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse. Contacts to The Hotline can expect highly-trained, expert advocates to offer free, confidential, and compassionate support, crisis intervention information, education, and referral services in over 200 languages.
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National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline
Calling the National Sexual Assault Hotline gives you access to a range of free, confidential services including: support finding a local health facility that is trained to care for survivors of sexual assault, someone to help you talk through what happened, and local resources that can assist with your next steps toward healing and recovery.
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Dealing with Depression
If you or someone you know is suffering from depression, it can be difficult to know where to turn. The Recovery Village hosts this guide to resources for dealing with depression.
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Helping Survivors
Helping Survivors’ mission is to assist anyone who has been victimized by sexual assault or abuse. The website is a compilation of information about different instances of sexual violence.
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Information on Fentanyl Testing
The California Department of Public Health published the brochure to provide information about fentanyl testing strips, as well as other overdose prevention methods.
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GLSEN
An organization that provides resources for educators to help support LBGTQ+ students through creating affirming environments. There are also resources for students.
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PFLAG
Resources for family members wanting to better support their LGBTQ+ loved ones.
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Gender Spectrum
Resources specifically focused on gender identity, such as how to change pronouns on passports and what to ask healthcare professionals.