// Mental Health + Therapy Resources
Many amazing lists of resources already exist, but I am happy to have a space here if your travels around the internet find you here.
Finding a Therapist /
This can seem daunting, and it might take more time than you would like it to. The first two resources are far more inclusive, in my opinion, but you never know where you might find the therapist that fits for you. When looking, you should be able to feel safe talking to this person, even when things become difficult (which they probably will.) Therapy is not a place where everything we do or think is cosigned, rather it is sometimes a challenge, as it offers perspective shifts, coming to terms with pain and/or truth, and navigating life situations as we experienced them.
Hotlines /
Sometimes the help we need is instant. If you or someone close to you is ever in immediate danger for themselves or others, please call 911 or take them or yourself to the nearest emergency room.
Suicide Prevention: 800-662-4357
Crisis Text Line: Text HELLO to 741741
Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-4673
Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
Substance Abuse/ Mental Health Helpline: 800-662-4357
Special Circumstance /
Alcoholic Anonymous (AA,) Narcotics Anonymous (NA,) Overeaters Anonymous (OA,) Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA,) Al-Anon/Alateen (Friends and families of addicts anonymous,) and other types of 12-step meetings, hotlines, and online resources can be found by googling the type of 12-step meetings you’re looking for along with the city, state, region you are currently in.