Tools and Information To Help You Out
Finding a Counselor:
Find a Support Group in your area: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/groups
Find a Therapist in your area: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
Mental Health Resources:
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline (SAMHSA)
www.samhsa.gov
SAMHSA's National Helpline
1(800) 662-HELP (4357)
TTY: 1(800) 487-4889
Website: www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
Also known as, the Treatment Referral Routing Service, this Helpline provides 24-hour free and confidential treatment referral and information about mental and/or substance use disorders, prevention, and recovery in English and Spanish.
www.mentalhealthamerica.net
Mental Health America (MHA), founded in 1909, is the nation's leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and to promoting the overall mental health of all Americans. Resources and information for youth, parents, and adults.
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a 24-hour, toll-free, confidential suicide prevention hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Your call is routed to the nearest crisis center in the national network of more than 150 crisis centers. For assistance, call 1(800) 273-TALK (8255), TTY: 1(800) 799-4889. The Crisis Text Line is: 741741.
PTSD Resources:
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/gethelp/selfhelp_coping.asp
The National Center for PTSD offers national resources for trauma survivors and families, which includes information about PTSD, resources such as the PTSD Coach Online, and videos from other survivors and professionals.
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/index.shtml
This website provides mental health education about Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Information includes signs and symptoms of PTSD as well as professional treatment of PTSD. Call 1(866) 615-6464 (toll-free) or visit http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/index.shtml.
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault:
National Sexual Assault Hotline: (800) 656-HOPE (4673)
https://www.rainn.org/
https://www.rainn.org/articles/adult-survivors-child-sexual-abuse
RAINN is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization and leading authority on sexual violence. They are a dynamic organization comprised of experts in victim services, public education, public policy, consulting services, and technology. Their team works together to provide best-in-class services for survivors, inform and educate the nation about sexual violence, and improve the public policy and criminal justice response to sexual violence.
Adult Survivors of Childhood Abuse:
(Adverse Childhood Experiences = ACEs)
https://www.acesconnection.com/
ACEs Connection is a social network that supports communities to accelerate the global ACEs science movement, to recognize the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in shaping adult behavior and health, and to promote trauma-informed and resilience-building practices and policies in all communities and institutions — from schools to prisons to hospitals and churches — to help heal and to develop resilience instead of traumatizing already traumatized people.
https://acestoohigh.com/
ACESTooHigh is a news site that reports on research about adverse childhood experiences, including developments in epidemiology, neurobiology, and the biomedical and epigenetic consequences of toxic stress. We also cover how people, organizations, agencies, and communities are implementing practices based on the research. This includes developments in education, juvenile justice, criminal justice, public health, medicine, mental health, social services, and cities, counties, and states.
https://www.d2l.org/
Darkness to Light 1(866) FOR-LIGHT ((866) 367-5444) Free and Available 24/7.
Crisis Text Line: TEXT “LIGHT” TO 741741
Darkness to Light provides a toll-free number for individuals living in the United States who need local information and resources about sexual abuse. Any individual, child, or adult who needs resources about sexual abuse can call the helpline. All calls are confidential and will be answered by a trained information and referral representative. Helpline availability varies according to state and call center.
https://besselvanderkolk.net/index.html
Bessel van der Kolk MD has spent his career studying how children and adults adapt to traumatic experiences and has translated emerging findings from neuroscience and attachment research to develop and study a range of potentially effective treatments for traumatic stress in children and adults.
http://traumacenter.net/index.html
The Trauma Research Foundation is the 501c3 nonprofit Doing Business As the Trauma Center, organized to promote clinical, scientific, and educational projects. The purpose of this corporation is to support and conduct nonpartisan research, education, & informational activities dedicated to innovative clinically informed projects to develop and implement optimal methods, treatments, and modalities to help children and adults heal from traumatic experiences.
Victims of Crimes Resources:
(202) 467-8700
https://victimsofcrime.org/
The National Center for Victims of Crimes 1. Advocates for Stronger Rights, Protections, and Services for Crime Victims, 2. Provides Education, Training, and Evaluation, and 3. Serves as a Trusted Source of Current Information on Victims' Issues. This website helps survivors and families find local assistance, learn about crime and its effects, and browse resources to help victims of crime to rebuild their lives. (Also see VictimConnect Resource Center)
https://humantraffickinghotline.org/
Human Trafficking is a crime in which traffickers use force, fraud, or coercion to control victims for the purpose of engaging in sex acts or labor services against his/her will. If you, or someone you know, are a victim of Human Trafficking, contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1(888) 373-7888, or visit this website.
Grief, Loss, Bereavement Resources:
https://www.ekrfoundation.org/grief-support/collaborative-partners-and-resources/
The EKR Foundation is a volunteer-based organization inspired by the life of psychiatrist, humanitarian, and hospice pioneer Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross. The Foundation provides information and resources for people experiencing death or the loss of a loved one.
https://grief.com/group-resources/
Grief.com is dedicated to helping everyone deal with the often unknown terrain that comes along with all kinds of grief. Through education, information, and other helpful resources we hope to make the challenging road of grief a little easier.
HealGrief’s online programming is a platform that educates people about grief, bereavement, and its process. In addition, HealGrief.org offers resources to support people and communities through their grief journey while providing a platform to facilitate a healthy grief recovery.