“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 19 were the same as previous months. These are the top 20-29.
#20 Shatterproof focuses on the addiction crisis by educating and empowering communities, and working to end addiction stigma and transform treatment. bit.ly/sp_Enr
#21 Find Help for Someone Else is a webpage from MHA that offers information and resources to support and find help for a friend or loved one. bit.ly/mhase_enr
#22 12 Ways To Recover From Burnout is an article that offers ways to recognize and recover from burnout. bit.ly/bout_ren
#23 DEAR MAN Strategy is a PDF that describes a communication strategy that allows you to objectively communicate your needs while respecting others. bit.ly/DCE_ren
#24 Mental Health America is a website that provides education, resources, and screenings to detect mental illness. bit.ly/MHA_r & bit.ly/MHAdir_r
#25 Assertive Communication is a guide to stand up for wants and needs. bit.ly/3AeCa9X
#26 Emotional Safety Planning is an interactive resource that provides grounding and self-care exercises to use in times of distress. bit.ly/esp_r
#27 HelpGuide - Setting Healthy Boundaries in Relationships is a page that shares information about boundaries, types, and how to set healthy ones to strengthen relationships and personal overall wellbeing. bit.ly/shbg_r
#28 Find Your Words is a webpage that offers information and support about suicide, suicidal thoughts, and depression. bit.ly/fyw_en
#29 Pixel Thoughts is a website that offers an interactive, 60-second meditation tool to communicate worries and release bothersome thoughts. bit.ly/PT_ref
This month’s 5 least used resources:
🔎 Optum Database allows you to quickly find local mobile crisis services if your or someone is experiencing a mental health crisis, to help stabilize the situation in a familiar setting. bit.ly/optum_ren
🔎 Never Use Alone is a Helpline for those who are using drugs alone and want to avoid an overdose. 800-484-3731 bit.ly/NUA_r
🔎 (EN/ES) Sound It Out Together provides tools for caregivers to facilitate conversations about mental health with their children. bit.ly/SiOT_r
🔎 (EN/ES) MHA - Internet Addiction explores excessive Internet use and provides strategies for treatment and healthy balance. bit.ly/mhia_ren
🔎 CDC - You know your body best is a conversation guide that offers tips and suggestions on how to talk to your doctor about concerning experiences during and after pregnancy. bit.ly/mwscg_r
Valuable Yet Overlooked Resources:
📌 (EN/ES) Citizenshipworks makes applying for citizenship equitable and accessible to all. Offers free legal advice. bit.ly/CW_r
📌 StopNCII helps people with takedown requests of unwanted intimate images and provides searches to prevent image distribution before it can occur. bit.ly/SNCII_r
📌 HelpGuide on Cutting and Self-Harm provides information on identifying triggers, finding coping techniques, or supporting a loved one: bit.ly/HGharm_ref
