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Resources
Helpful Information and Resources
The following links are listed to provide you with additional mental health care information.
The following is not meant to be a comprehensive list, nor is it an endorsement of the content of the sites.

Suicide and Crisis Resources

Suicide Hotlines
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Warmlines (US) – A warmline is a peer-run listening line staffed by people in recovery themselves and listed by state.
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Crisis Text Line (US) – Text AFK to 741741: American message-based crisis support and suicide prevention.
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1-800-273-8255: American crisis support and suicide prevention.
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Trans Lifeline – 877-565-8860 (US) | 877-330-6366 (CANADA): Crisis support line staffed by transgender volunteers offering support for transgender people. Available 9 a.m. to 3 a.m. CST.
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The Trevor Project – 1-866-488-7386: American crisis support and suicide prevention for LGBT youth ages 13-24.
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Veterans Crisis Line – Call 1-800-273-8255, Text 838255: Support line for U.S veterans, staffed 24/7 by Department of Veterans Affairs responders. Online chat is also available.
Trauma and PTSD
Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment
and Recovery
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Help.org: Helps to understand addiction and finding rehab facilities
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SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration): Information about alcohol, tobacco, and drugs. Resources and treatment locator.
Apps for Mental Health and Wellbeing
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5 Minute Journal: Daily journal for gratitude, setting purpose, empowering, reflections, and photos.
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BoosterBuddy :Game-based self-care app for teens/young adults to assist in improving mental health.
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Calm: Guided meditations and mindfulness.
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Calm Harm: DBT-based app designed to help users manage the urge to self-harm.
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Habitica: Gamified habit building and productivity app.
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Headspace: Paid guided meditation program.
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Mightier: Paid based games for kids with ADHD, ODD, or anxiety. Learn calming skills through play.
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MindShift: Anxiety CBT resources and coaching for teens and young adults.
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SleepCycle: Sleep tracking and alarm clock.
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SuperBetter: Gamified app designed to increase resilience and encourage good habits.
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Virtual Hope Box: Provides coping methods and tools for veterans and others.
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