“Resource Faves” is a collection of the most shared resources that our volunteers found helpful or valuable during the month to share with texters.
Check out which resources made the top 10 list this month!
⭐ 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
⭐ How to find free or affordable therapyThis page shares how to find free or low cost therapy while finding a therapist who meets texter needs. bit.ly/ft_enr
⭐ 54321 Grounding Technique: The 54321 PDF walks you through grounding exercises to find your cool calm during a hot moment: bit.ly/ground_ref
⭐ 211: 211 connects you with local resources and support. You can also text your zip code to 898211 for assistance: bit.ly/211_ref
⭐ Action for Hapiness: 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
⭐ Calming Strategies Toolbox: Offers a toolbox of coping skills that cover mind, body, and internal and external actions to self-regulate. bit.ly/CST_enr
⭐ Anxiety Coping Skills Worksheet: This PDF offers different options for coping skills to work through anxiety. bit.ly/acws_en
⭐ Finding a Mental Wellness Professional: 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
⭐ Be Strong: is a website and app that can support you through bullying, depression, thoughts of suicide, and other challenges: bit.ly/strong_ref
This month’s 5 least used resources:
🔎 How to Get Out of Bed When Depressed: 19 Tips From a Therapist is a webpage that offers practical tips to take small steps on days when it's difficult to get out of bed bit.ly/19tips_ren
🔎 The Conversation Starter Guide provides a framework for people to discuss important healthcare decisions, including end-of-life care. bit.ly/tcp_res
🔎 The VA Caregiver Support Line provides information, support, and resources for caregivers of veterans. They offer guidance and connect callers with local support. bit.ly/vacsl_ren
🔎 Zero To Three shares resources about child's development and wellbeing, ensuring that babies and toddlers (0-3yo) have a strong start in life. bit.ly/ztt_ren
🔎 SAGE advocates for LGBTQIA+ older adult opportunities free of discrimination due to their identity or age. 1-877-360-LGBT bit.ly/sageusa
Valuable Yet Overlooked Resources:
📌 Carson's Village is a website that helps you with burial arrangements, timeline of events, creating a family web page, and more. bit.ly/CARSV_ref
📌 Child Mind is a website with information for parents and educators on children’s mental health issues and symptom checkers: bit.ly/CM_ref
📌 The Parity Registry is a tool that helps individuals report and track insurance violations related to mental health and substance use disorder coverage. bit.ly/parity_ren and bit.ly/parityd_ren
