
Resources
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24/7 Crisis Support
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call 988
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741; Text STEVE to 741741 for a culturally trained crisis counselor; Text NEDA to 741741 for for eating disorder support
NC Hopeline: Call or text 919-231-4525
National Sexual Assault Hotline: Call 800-656-4673
National Domestic Violence Hotline: Call 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788
SAMHSA National Helpline (substance abuse + mental health): Call 1-800-6624357
The Trevor Project (for LGBTQ young people): Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678
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Suicide & Self-harm
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/suicide-prevention/are-you-feeling-suicidal.htm
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/suicide-prevention/suicide-prevention.htm
https://988lifeline.org/
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/therapy-medication/calling-a-helpline.htm
https://projectlets.org/alternatives-to-selfharm
http://www.selfinjury.bctr.cornell.edu/perch/resources/distraction-techniques-pm-2.pdf
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/anxiety/cutting-and-self-harm.htm
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Coping Strategies
https://www.therapistaid.com/worksheets/grounding-techniques
https://www.therapistaid.com/worksheets/coping-skills-depression
https://www.therapistaid.com/worksheets/coping-skills-anxiety
https://dbt.tools/distress_tolerance/index.php
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Self-esteem/Self-compassion
Dr. Kristin Neff: https://self-compassion.org/category/exercises/
https://positivepsychology.com/self-esteem-tools-activities/
https://www.pentreath.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/MIND-How-to-Increase-you-Self-esteem.pdf
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Relationships
https://www.loveisrespect.org/
https://www.gottman.com/
https://health.cornell.edu/sites/health/files/pdf-library/assertive-communication-skills.pdf
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships-communication/loneliness-and-social-isolation.htm
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Self-care
https://olgaphoenix.com/self-care-wheel/
https://www.psycom.net/self-care-101
https://www.selfloverainbow.com/2017/07/what-is-self-care.html
https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-worksheet/self-care-assessment
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Mindfulness
https://www.helpguide.org/home-pages/audio-meditations.htm
https://www.psycom.net/mental-health-wellbeing/meditation-resources
https://www.nolongerempty.com/free-guided-meditation-resources-for-difficult-times/
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Body Image
http://centerforbodytrust.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/BT-Workbook_2019.pdf
https://iamteenstrong.com/how-to-practice-body-neutral-affirmations/
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/sites/default/files/BodyActivismGuideFINAL.pdf
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Affirming Identities
https://thesafezoneproject.com/resources/
https://www.lgbtcenterofraleigh.com/
https://www.genderspectrum.org/
https://beam.community/
https://restforresistance.com
https://www.sasmha.org/
https://www.wernative.org/
https://www.thementalhealthcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/BIPOC-MENTAL-HEALTH_45.pdf