Resources

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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/

  • 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

  • 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