“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 list this month! The top 10 were the same as last month’s post. These are the top 11-21.
⭐Anxiety and Depression Association of America: This is ADAA, it offers prevention, treatment, and support for anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and more: bit.ly/ADAA_ref
⭐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
⭐The Antidepressant Skills Workbook offers a self guide for managing depression through self-care and coping skills: bit.ly/ASW_res
⭐Cornell Research Program: Cornell Research Program provides a PDF that lists alternatives to self-harm and distraction techniques for dealing with self-injury: bit.ly/cornell_ref
⭐The HelpGuide on Cutting and Self-Harm provides information on identifying triggers, finding coping techniques, or supporting a loved one: bit.ly/HGharm_ref
⭐Shatterproof focuses on the addiction crisis by educating and empowering communities, and working to end addiction stigma and transform treatment. bit.ly/sp_Enr
⭐Dealing with Relationship Break-Ups: 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
⭐Find Your Words: Find Your Words is a website that offers information and support about suicide, suicidal thoughts, and depression. bit.ly/fyw_en
⭐MHA: Find Help for Someone Else is webpage that offers information and resources to support and find help for a friend or loved one: bit.ly/mhase_enr
⭐Find Shelter provides a directory and resources for finding shelter and housing, food pantries, clothing donations, health clinics, and more. bit.ly/fshud_r
This month’s 5 least used resources:
🔎Give an Hour is a directory that connects military members and their families with resources like free mental health services: bit.ly/GAH_ref
🔎The Conversation Starter Guide provides a framework for people to discuss important healthcare decisions, including end-of-life care. bit.ly/tcp_res
🔎The Vicarious Trauma Toolkit (VTT) offers a way to understand how helping others in crisis can affect service providers and first responders. bit.ly/vicarioustt_res
🔎SCORE is a free mentorship matching program that connects US business owners/aspiring entrepreneurs with mentorship and support in their area. bit.ly/SCORE_enr
🔎US HHS: Government Programs and Benefits for Your Family shares the newborn supply kit which covers a breadth of information about government benefits available to support families. bit.ly/nbs_enr
Valuable Yet Overlooked Resources:
📌Approaching Behavior Change As An Abusive Partner offers non-judgmental guidance for those who recognize their harmful behaviors and want to take steps toward lasting change. bit.ly/NDVHab_ren
📌The Fatherhood Project offers resources to support fathers in being informed, active, and emotionally engaged with their children. bit.ly/TFP_ren
📌Jails to jobs is a website that provides previously incarcerated individuals with resources to find employment, like low cost tattoo removal and free interview clothes. bit.ly/JTOJ_res
