Resources Near You
211
211.org connects people with local resources and assistance. Text zip code to 898211 or go to their website to browse.
Suicide
Beyond Blue
This website helps you create a safety plan when you’re feeling unsafe.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
AFSP provides resources for suicide prevention, support and education for people struggling with suicidal thoughts/feelings or those who know someone struggling.
My 3 App
This is a supportive app that helps create a safety plan for those experiencing suicidal thoughts, including who to contact.
Crisis Text Line
Text 741-741 anytime for 24/7, free, confidential counseling when you are in crisis (I volunteer here and you could too!)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
If you don’t like to text, use this toll-free 24/7 confidential suicide prevention and crisis hotline.
Relaxation Techniques
54321 Grounding Technique
This is a PDF of one of my favorite coping skills. It’s a five-step grounding exercise that I think everyone should try.
Dartmouth Relaxation Downloads
Download audio files for guided relaxation, meditation, mindfulness exercises.
Anxiety and Depression
School/Life Balance Tips
Provides for students on balancing and prioritizing the demands of school, work, family and friends. I feel like this was a huge struggle for me when I was in school, and even more so for students today.
Half of Us
Provides information on mental illness and connects people with resources to decrease stigma and encourage healthy dialogue.
Eating Disorders
Recovery Record
This is an interactive app that supports recovery and tracks progress for people with eating disorders.
Loneliness
Inspire
Inspire is an anonymous online forum for support groups that connect people who share similar hardships.
The Buddy Project
This website aims to prevent suicide and provide healthy alternatives by pairing people through social media as buddies and raising awareness for mental health.
Relationships
Dealing with Relationship Break-Ups
This informative PDF addresses the challenges of relationship break-ups and provides ways to cope with those emotions.
Self Harm
Butterfly Project
A peer-driven Tumblr blog for those who struggle with self-harm.
Calm Harm
This app has timed activities to help resist or manage self-harm urges. You can even log your completed activities to track progress.
Substance Abuse
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
SAMHSA provides information and support to reduce the impact of substance abuse, including a self-esteem guide.