Links and Resources
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Crisis Resources
If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or a mental health crisis, please dial 911, go to your local emergency room, and/or reach out immediately to the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or 800-273-8255 or text HOME to the Crisis Text Line at 741741. These services are free and confidential.
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Sexual Assault / Domestic Violence
The National Domestic Violence Hotline (available via phone at 1-800-799-7233 or text by texting START to 88788)
The Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network Hotline available by phone at 1-800-656-4673 or live chat on their website.
Helping Survivors of Sexual Abuse & Assault - Sexual Assault in the Workplace
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Suicidality
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention has resources for those at any intersection of suicidal thoughts: whether you are experiencing them, have experienced them, or have known someone who has experienced them.
Mental Health America of Virginia Warmline (a peer-run service for residents of Virginia for individuals, family members, and other concerned parties who would like someone to talk to, need to request community mental health resources, or have specific questions)
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Addiction / Substance Abuse
FindTreatment.gov (a free and confidential resource provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for those seeking treatment for mental and substance use disorders)
Al-Anon and Alateen (free support networks for those affected by another’s substance abuse. *Alateen is specifically for teens/young adults)
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For Couples
Building Healthy Relationships With 40 Helpful Worksheets (via PositivePsychology.com)
An Introduction to the Gottman Method of Relationship Therapy (via the Gottman Institute)
How Conflicts Help You Understand Your Partner (via the Gottman Institute)
13 Best Ways to Show Respect in Marriage (via Couples Therapy Inc.)
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For LGBTQIA+
The Human Rights Campaign (an organization dedicated to advocating for equal rights for the LGBTQIA+ community)
PFLAG (a national organization with regional chapters dedicated to assisting families and friends of LGBTQIA+ individuals)
The Trevor Project (an organization dedicated to suicide prevention for LGBTQIA+ youth)
GLAAD (The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation is the world’s largest Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization – increases media accountability and community engagement that ensures LGBTQIA+ individuals are equally and accurately represented in media)
Trans Lifeline (a grassroots hotline and microgrants 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community.)
The Asexual Visibility and Education Network (AVEN) is the world's largest online asexual community and maintains a large archive of resources on asexuality.
Guide to LGBTQ+ Discrimination in the Workplace (from Joseph & Norinsberg, LLC)
Interview Questions to Look Out For (via career.io)
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For Parents / Caregivers
National Maternal Health Hotline 1-833-943-5746 (1-833-9-HELP4MOMS)
Postpartum Support International (PSI) Helpline
A Caregiver's Guide to Burnout and Stress (via Caring.com)
Isolation and Loneliness in Seniors: How To Help (via SeniorAdvice.com)
About Anxiety in Seniors (via SeniorAdvice.com)
Transportation Options for Seniors (via MastersInPublicAdministration.org)
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For Teens / Young Adults
College Planning Guide for Students with Mental Health Disorders (For those looking into higher education, this article will help explain what resources are available to you)
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Mindfulness