Hi there, community! 👋
We’ve heard your feedback—you want more info on the best resources to share with our texters. That’s why we’re launching a new monthly Resource Spotlight! At the start of each month, the Compliance & Localization team will highlight key resources that align with upcoming themes and trends we’re seeing.
Our goal? To make it easier for you to explore and get familiar with these tools ahead of time—so when a moment arises in conversation, you feel more confident and ready.
This month’s themes:
🟣 Suicide Prevention Month
- The Jed Foundation promotes suicide prevention among teens by teaching coping skills and providing support. bit.ly/JED_ref
- My Safety Plan allows you to build a safety plan you can use to keep yourself safe by writing down people you can contact, resources, and activities to do. bit.ly/sp_enr
- Objective Zero is an app that connects veterans, service members, and families to peer support via talk or text, and wellness resources: bit.ly/O0_ref
- Trevor Project provides crisis intervention services to LGBTQ+ youth. bit.ly/TP_ref
🟠 Hispanic Heritage Month
- La Alianza Nacional para la Salud Hispana ofrece información y recursos bilingües acerca de la salud física y mental. bit.ly/3wQgtuN
- (EN/ES) LTAN conecta a latinos con terapeutas inclusivos que creen en los derechos humanos y la dignidad para la comunidad latina. bit.ly/2UnFtLA
- Este artículo explica cómo los niños aprenden prejuicios raciales y cómo se puede conversar efectivamente con ellos sobre el tema: bit.ly/PrR_espr
- Esta página de NAMI explica como la salud mental pudiera ser diferente en la comunidad latina considerando diferentes inquietudes y experiencias. bit.ly/3gUNe3h
🟡 Grandparents Day
- AGA is an organization for grandparents estranged from their grandchildren, offering groups, resources, and expert connections to help them cope and seek reconnection. bit.ly/AGA_ren
- Grandfamilies is an organization that supports grandparents raising grandchildren by educating about legislation, policy, and providing assistance and legal resources. bit.ly/gf_res
We invite you to explore this month’s resources at your own pace—we hope you find them useful and look forward to sharing more in next month’s post!
