United Way 211

800-543-7709  or 211.org

United Way provides free and confidential health and human services information. 

NAMI HelpLine

800-950-6264 or nami.org

National Alliance on Mental Illness offers support and education programs for families and individuals living with mental health conditions.

SAMHSA National Helpline

800-662-HELP (4357) or  Treatment Services Locator 

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration offers free, confidential 24/7, 365-day-a-year-treatment referral and information services.

National Child Abuse Hotline

800-422-4453 or childhelphotline.org

Helps the victims of child abuse through education, treatment and prevention programs.

National Domestic Violence Hotline

800-799- SAFE (7233)/ text START to 88788/ thehotline.org

-Specific Information for 'Disabled Communities' 

Trained expert advocates help with crisis intervention, safety planning, resources and information. Multilingual.

National Dating Abuse Hotline 

1-866-331-9474/text loveis to 22522/ loveisrespect.org

Peer advocates available 24/7 to support teens/young adults with concerns about dating violence.

Elder Protection Center

1-877-ELDER80 or elderprotection.com

Protect the people you love.

CaringInFo

caringinfo.org or NHPCO.org

A program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. Free resources to educate and empower patients & caregivers to make decisions about serious illness and end-of-life care and services. 

The Trevor Project

866-488-7386 or thetrevorproject.org

The Trevor Project provides 24/7 crisis support services to LGBTQ young people.

Trans Lifeline

877-565-8860  or translifeline.org

Trans Lifeline is entirely staffed by trans-identified volunteers..."by trans people, for trans people".

National Runaway Safeline

1-800-RUNAWAY or 1800RUNAWAY.org

Text 66008

Services for youth and teens who have run away or are thinking of running away. Support and help connecting parents and guardians to resources.

NEDA

call/text 800-913-2237 or nationaleatingdisorders.org

National Eating Disorder Association supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care. 

National Sexual Assault Hotline

800-656-4673 or rainn.org

Connect with a trained staff member from a local service provider that offers access to free services.

National Sexual Violence Resources Center 

877-739-3895 or nsvrc.org

NSVRC provides information and tools to prevent and respond to sexual violence. 

Veterans Crisis Line

800-273-8255 Press 1 or veteranscrisisline.net

Text 838255 

Connects veterans in crisis, families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders.

Please be aware that college campuses have a CAPS (counseling and psychological services) Center or a Student Wellness Center which should be easily identifiable & accessible on both the University website and campus. Your University has campus/area specific resources for students if they are in crisis. Furthermore, if you are concerned about a student's safety you may, through campus resources, request a ‘student wellness check'. Typically these requests can be submitted online. I encourage you to become familiar with & utilize these resources if you need them.

These titles are simply shared as easy to read & easy to digest, "light" books for your own reflection and/or as a supplement while on your mental health journey. They may not resonate or be applicable with or for everyone. They may trigger an emotional response in some. Use your discretion & gain what you will. Do understand these titles are not, in any way, intended as a replacement for one's thoughtful and active engagement in therapy. 

*CALM: 50 Mindfulness and Relaxation Exercises To De-Stress and Unwind -Dr. Arlene K. Unger 

*Get Stuff Done -Caro Handley

*Put Your Big Girl Panties on and Deal with It -Roz Van Meter

*The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom -Don Miguel Ruiz

*Practical Meditation: A Simple Step-By-Step Guide -Giovanni Dienstmann

*Happiness the Mindful Way: A Practical Guide -Ken Verni, Psy.D

*Growing Boldly: Dare To Build A Life You Love -Emily Ley

*Life Is Long!: 50+ Ways To Help You Live A Little Bit Closer To Forever -Karen Salmansohn

*Read This For Inspiration: Simple Sparks to Ignite Your Life -Ashly Perez

*The Last Lecture -Randy Pausch & Jeffrey Zaslow  

*Who Moved My Cheese? -Spencer Johnson, MD

*Kitchen Table Wisdom: Stories that Heal -Rachel Naomi Remen, MD

*Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things  -Jenny Lawson

*You Are Here: An Owner's Manual for Dangerous Minds  -Jenny Lawson

*Tuesdays With Morrie: An Old Man, A Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson  -Mitch Albom

*The Tao of Pooh -Benjamin Hoff

*A Short Guide to a Happy Life  -Anna Quindlen

*The Laughing Heart -Charles Bukowski