Crisis Resources
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Trevor Project Lifeline: 24 hour hotline supporting LGBTQIA2S+ in crisis.
Call 1-866-488-7386 / Text 678-678 / Chat
Trans Lifeline: 24/7 peer support hotline supporting Transgender folks in crisis.
Call 877-565-8860
It Gets Better: online resource center for LGBTQIA2S+ youth.
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Native and Strong Lifeline: 24/7 helpline run by Native Counselors providing culturally competent support.
Dial 988 and press 4
Boys Town: 24/7 call and text line with Spanish speaking counselors and translator services
Call 800-448-3000 / Text VOICE to 20121 / Email hotline@boystown.org
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Washington Recovery Helpline: 24/7 support for substance use, gambling, and mental health concerns.
Call 866-789-1511
Veterans Resources: For veterans and their families.
Dial 988 and press 1 / Text 838-255 / Chat
For mental health crisis lines by county, click here.
Nervous System Regulation
Up and Down Regulation: How to Regulate Your Nervous System. This webpage, written by Dr. Megan Anna Neff, explains popular therapy terms and different types of regulation techniques.
Nervous System Regulation: 21 Practical Exercises to CALM. An easy to digest and implement blog post with quick regulation ideas.
Websites, Books, Etc.
Videos
So, Your Having an Anxiety Attack (The Calm-Down Method for Stopping Anxiety Attacks) Emma McAdam guides a quick 5ish minute calm down.
Psychological Flexibility: How Love Turns Pain Into Purpose. Steven Hayes. TEDxUniversityofNevada.
Steven Hayes, creator of ACT, describes psychological flexibility and how to implement kindness in the face of emotional difficulty.
Gottman
What is The Sound Relationship House? This article from The Gottman Institute explains the different levels that make up The Sound Relationship House.
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. This video by The Gottman Institute explains negative communication styles and their anecdotes.