Hey community! It’s that time of the month to share resource faves. Are you curious to know which ones volunteers preferred this month? We have those listed for you below!
“Resource Faves” is a collection of favorite resources that our volunteers found helpful or valuable during the month to share with texters. We’ll also include least used resources so that you can explore them even more!
This month’s top 10 most used resources:
⭐ 75 Coping Skills: 75 Coping skills is a PDF that contains a variety of coping techniques to use when your go-to coping skills aren't working anymore: bit.ly/75_res
⭐54321 Grounding Technique: The 54321 PDF walks you through grounding exercises to find your cool calm during a hot moment: bit.ly/ground_ref
⭐How to find free or affordable therapy: This page shares how to find free or low cost therapy while finding a therapist who meets texter needs. bit.ly/ft_enr
⭐211: 211 connects you with local resources and support. You can also text your zip code to 898211 for assistance: bit.ly/211_ref
⭐988/Lifeline (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline): This is a 24/7 hotline that provides anonymous mental health support, prevention information, and resources. Call 988 or visit: . ***This resource is only to be used when a texter expresses a strong preference for talking over the phone.***
⭐Action for Happiness: AfH helps people create a happier world by helping them connect with one another, learn skills for happier living, and feel a sense of belonging. bit.ly/AfH_enr
⭐Mental Health Directories: Mental Health Directories is a list of top inclusive directories to help you find a therapist: bit.ly/mhd_en
⭐Open Path Collective: OPC is a directory of low-cost options for in person & online therapy; the site has a one-time lifetime membership fee or services <$80. bit.ly/opc_r
⭐Anxiety Coping Skills Worksheet: This PDF offers different options for coping skills to work through anxiety. bit.ly/acws_en
⭐Calming Strategies Toolbox: covers coping strategies for children/teens and shares resources to support parents/guardians and educators. bit.ly/LSWR_enr
This month’s 5 least used resources:
🔎1-in-6: 1-in-6 is a website that offers assistance for men who have been sexually assaulted or abused:
http://bit.ly/1in6_ref
🔎Active Minds: Active Minds offers resources on mental health for yourself and loved ones: bit.ly/AM_ref
🔎Adults Grieving Death of a Parent: The IHF is an org that put together this page which serves as a resource for adults grieving the death of a parent, regardless of location. bit.ly/ag_res
🔎Advocates for Youth - LGBTQ Health and Rights: combines stories, advocacy, and leadership to empower and embrace LGBTQ youth. bit.ly/AYlgbt_ren
🔎Al-Anon: Helps family and friends recover from the effects of someone else's drinking through 12-step program group meetings. bit.ly/alanon_ref
Valuable Yet Overlooked Resources:
As part of a new recurring section, we’ll be highlighting three useful but often overlooked resources every month. These selections offer practical value —take a look and feel free to share them with texters if appropriate:
📌 Love Is Respect: Educates young people to prevent and end abusive relationships by offering support and resources. bit.ly/LIR_ref (Available in EN/ES)
📌 Savvy Ladies: Nonprofit focused on empowering women by teaching them about financial planning & money management through free resources. bit.ly/sl_res
📌 Lock to Live: This tool is designed to help folks make decisions about reducing access to potentially dangerous things in order to maintain or reach safety. bit.ly/l2l_en (Available in EN/ES)
