RESOURCES
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Post Traumatic Stress
American Psychology Association, Clinical Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Adults.
Post-Trauma Tools
National Sexual Violence Resource Center, 7 Ways Survivors of Sexual Violence Can Practice Self-Care When Retraumatized During Tragedy.
For Family and Friends
Mayo Clinic, Post-Traumatic Stress: How you can help your loved one.
General Information
For Employers
From Broken in the Stronger Places
From Other Sources
Five Ways to Support Survivors Through the Holidays, by Amanda Briggs, MPA, BCC, founder of First Point Strategies
General National Suicide and Crisis Hotline: 988 - confidential support for help with mental health crisis and suicide prevention
LGBTQ support – text PRIDE" to 988, or call 988 and choose option 3
Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741
Teen Line 800-852-8336 Nationwide (6 PM - 10 PM PST) or text TEEN to 839863 (6 PM - 9 PM PST)
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) / Chat Online / Text "START" to 88788. Languages: English, Spanish and 200+ through interpretation service.
Veteran Crisis Line Dial 988 then Press 1: Chat Online, text 838255
Department of Defense (DOD) SAFE Helpline: 1-877-995-5247 / Text Zip code or installation/base name to 55-247
National Mental Health Hotline: 1-866-903-3787
National Runaway Switchboard: 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929)
National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-800-373-7888 / Text INFO to 233733
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Disaster Distress Resources and Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 (includes ASL assistance for those who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing)National Suicide Loss Helpline: 1-800-646-7322
AIDS in Prison Project Hotline: Call (718) 378-7022 for HIV and AIDS information for prisoners
Project LETS. By and for folks with lived experience of mental illness/madness, Disability, trauma, & neurodivergence. Text 401-400-2905 for urgent support with psychiatric incarceration/involuntary hospitalization. Monday-Saturday, 10:00 AM EST-4:00 PM EST
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: 1-833-TLC-MAMA (833-852-6262) Call and Text; Free and confidential / Available 24/7 / For those who are pregnant, recently gave birth, and/or their families
LGBT National Hotline: Call 888-843-4564
Trevor Project: Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678 for free and confidential support for LGBTQ youth. Chat online option available. 24/7
SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline: Call 1-877-360-LGBT (5428) 24/7
LGBT National Help Center Lines - Monday-Friday from 1pm-9pm, Saturday from 9am-2pm (Pacific time):
General LGBT Hotline 888-843-4564
Senior LGBT Hotline 888-234-7243
Youth LGBT Hotline 800-246-7743
Coming Out Support Hotline 888-688-5428 (888-OUT-LGBT)
Trans Lifeline: (24/7) 1-877-565-8860 in the United States or 1-877-330-6366 in Canada.
THRIVE Lifeline: Text 'oSTEM' to (313) 662-8209 anytime, from anywhere. Available 24/7/365, Must be 18 years or older
BIPOC Mental Health Resources: BIPOC Hotline Text COALITION to 741741
BlackLine: A peer-support hotline for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities. Phone: (800) 604-5841; Text: (800) 604-5841
Stronghearts Domestic and Sexual Violence Helpline for Indigenous women: 1-844-7NATIVE (762-8483). Chat available.
Lines for Life Racial Equity Support Line: (503) 575-3764
WeRNative for Native Youth Resources: Text Native to 741 741 or Dial 988
DEQH: DESI LGBTQ+ helpline for South Asians: 908-367-3374. Thursdays, 8-10 PM Eastern (5-7 PM Pacific) and Sundays, 8-10 PM Eastern (5-7 PM Pacific)
The Loveland Foundation: Focuses on Black women and girls
Therapy for Latinx: A national mental health resource for the Latinx community
WeRNative: A health resource for Native youth
The Steve Fund: Promotes the mental health and emotional well-being of young people of color. Text STEVE to 741 741
USCIS Contact Center: 1-800-375-5283 to speak with an agent or use the automated phone system
National Immigration Detention Hotline: 1-209-757-3733
National Korean American Service & Education Consortium (NAKASEC) hotline: 1-844-500-3222.
Immigration Equality: Call 1-212-714-2904.
National Immigrant Justice Center: 1-773-672-6551
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPE (4673)
The Hotline: Call 800-799-SAFE (7233) if you're concerned about your internet usage.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call 988 for free and confidential support 24/7.
211: Call 211 to speak with a community specialist for help with housing, food, financial assistance, and more.
The National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights | LÃneas Directas de Inmigración (NNIRR). Large library of resources for immigrants and their families:
Women’s Refugee Commission – For families and parents separated from their children 1-888-582-2853
United We Dream. To report a raid call 1-844-363-1423. Or send a text message to 877877. If possible, take photos and videos, and notes.
National Korean American Service & Education Consortium (NAKASEC) 844-500-3222
Southeast Immigrant Freedom Initiative – SIFI (Southern Poverty Law Center) Helpline 1-800-591-3656 or 1-404-521-6700
Tahirih’s Afghan Asylum Line 1-888-991-0852 Open Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Resources
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline
1-800-662-HELP (4357) (service available in English and Spanish)
TTY Line 1-800-487-889; or
Text zip code to 435748
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Support Groups and more
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) On Campus
Medicare Care and Compare Provider Resources
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Location Finder Provider Search
National Institute of Mental Health Finding a Therapist
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Find Treatment
The Trevor Project Services and Support
The Loveland Foundation – Therapy Support for Black Women and Girls
Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation – A Directory of Mental Health Providers and Programs Serving the African-American Community
BIPOC Mental Health Resources dedicated to addressing the mental health needs of the BIPOC community
Crisis Connections: BIPOC Mental Health Resources
JED Foundation Helplines for individuals from a variety of backgrounds and identities
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Workplace Violence Prevention Programs
Department of Labor Workplace Violence Prevention Program
The Joint Commission Workplace Violence Prevention Program
American Hospital Association Workplace Violence Prevention Resources
American Nurses Association Workplace Violence Information
Veteran Crisis Line Dial 988 then Press 1: Chat Online, text 838255
Department of Defense (DOD) SAFE Helpline: 1-877-995-5247 / Text Zip code or installation/base name to 55-247
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Location Finder Provider Search
The National Veterans Legal Services Program (NVLSP)
1100 Wilson Blvd. Suite 900, Arlington, VA 22209
Phone: 202.265.8305
Email: info@nvlsp.org
Homelessness: National Call Center for Homeless Veterans: 877-424-3838 (Press 1). Available 24/7
Mental Health (Non-crisis):
VA Mental Health Support: Offers in-person, telehealth, and online resources.
Call 1-877-222-VETS (8387) for general inquiries (Mon-Fri, 8 am – 8 pm ET).
Substance Abuse:
SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357, connecting to public health agencies and treatment info.
Quit VET: 1-855-QUIT-VET (784-8838) for tobacco cessation counseling (Mon-Fri, 9 am – 9 pm ET).
National Center for PTSD: Offers information and resources about PTSD. You can also call the Veterans Crisis Line (see Crisis Support).
VA Caregiver Support Program: 1-855-260-3274 (Mon-Fri, 8 am – 8 pm ET).
Women Veterans Call Center: 1-855-VA-Women (829-6636) or chat online (Mon-Fri, 8 am – 10 pm ET; Sat, 8 am – 6:30 pm ET).
Readjustment:
Vet Centers: Offer counseling and readjustment services.
War Vet Call Center: 1-877-927-8387 to speak with a fellow combat Veteran (24/7).
General Information:
MyVA411: 1-800-MyVA411 (698-2411) for general inquiries about benefits and services (24/7).
DOD's Military OneSource: 1-800-342-9647, provides a wide array of support, such as tax services, spouse employment help, webinars and online training, relocation and deployment tools, and much more. Available 24/7.