Hey community! It’s that time of the month to share resource faves.
“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!
Check out which resources made the list this month! The top 10 were the same as last month’s post, which you can check out at the link. These are the top 11-21.
This month’s most used resources:
⭐ Open Path Collective: 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
⭐ Be Strong: Is a website and app that can support you through bullying, depression, thoughts of suicide, and other challenges: bit.ly/strong_ref
⭐ Anxiety and Depression Association of America: Offers prevention, treatment, and support for anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and more: bit.ly/ADAA_ref
⭐ Breathing GIF: This Breathing GIF leads you through an exercise to help you control your breathing when you're feeling anxious or having a panic attack: bit.ly/bgif_enr
⭐ Cornell Research Program: Provides a PDF that lists alternatives to self-harm and distraction techniques for dealing with self-injury: bit.ly/cornell_ref
⭐ HelpGuide - Cutting and Self-Harm: Provides information on identifying triggers, finding coping techniques, or supporting a loved one: bit.ly/HGharm_ref
⭐ CDC - Mental Health Resources Hub: This page from the CDC is a mental health resource hub that shares information with individuals about different mental health resources —whether that’s immediate crisis support, treatment options, peer groups, or assistance with basic needs. bit.ly/CDCrh_en
⭐ Looking After Yourself: Website with workbooks to improve mental health with topics like: assertiveness, perfectionism, and more: bit.ly/CCI_res
⭐Find Shelter: Provides a directory and resources for finding shelter and housing, food pantries, clothing donations, health clinics, and more. bit.ly/fshud_r
⭐Dealing with Break-Ups: Talks about feelings that can happen after break-ups, self-care reminders, and tips for breaking up respectfully. bit.ly/dwb_res
This month’s 5 least used resources:
🔎 The Tapping Solution Foundation (EFT): An option for mental health support. The organization offers resources for various populations. bit.ly/tsf_enr
🔎 Our Minds Matter: Student-led movement designed to change school culture around mental health. bit.ly/OMM_res
🔎 APA: Healthy Communication with Youth about Race: Offers tools and information to parents who want to promote strength, health, and wellness in youth of color. bit.ly/RES_res
🔎 The Network La Red: Works to end abuse in queer, kink, and polyamorous communities through organizing, education, and support services. bit.ly/tnlr_r (EN,ES)
🔎 Foster Club: Works with and for foster youth to educate about rights, connections, mental health and more. Info is searchable by state. https://bit.ly/fc_res
Valuable yet overlooked resources:
Three useful but often overlooked resources—take a look and feel free to share them with texters if appropriate/relevant:
📌 Camp Kesem: Is a nationwide community, driven by passionate college students, that supports children through and beyond their parent's cancer. bit.ly/CK_r
📌 The Conversation Project: Conversation Starter Guide: Provides a framework for people to discuss important healthcare decisions, including end-of-life care. bit.ly/tcp_res
📌 Parents4Peace: Supports families and communities concerned about people becoming involved with extremism. bit.ly/pe_res
