Helpful Resources

Crisis and Immediate Support

Your safety and well-being matter. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or experiencing a mental health crisis, please reach out for help right away. There are trained professionals available 24/7 to listen, support, and connect you with the care you need. Remember, you are not alone, and reaching out is a brave and important step.

Healing starts with a question.

Mental Health America Helplines
Wildflower Alliance Peer Support Line/Resources
American Psychological Association Helplines
Call BlackLine Crisis Call Line
  1. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Call or text 988

  2. Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ youth) – 1-866-488-7386

  3. Ohio Crisis Text Line – Text 4HOPE to 741741

LGBTQIA+ Support & Advocacy

We proudly support the LGBTQIA+ community and encourage you to explore these organizations for advocacy, community connections, and affirming healthcare. Whether you’re seeking mental health support, community engagement, or resources tailored to queer and trans identities, these groups provide safe and empowering spaces.

TransOhio
National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network
Equitas Health Locations
First Capital PRIDE Coalition
Colors+ Youth Center
LGBTQ Crisis Hotlines
CenterLink Community Centers Locator

Culturally Inclusive Mental Health Resources

Mental health care is most effective when it honors your cultural background and lived experiences. These directories and organizations help connect individuals from diverse communities with culturally competent therapists and mental health professionals who understand their unique needs.

Depressed While Black
Latinx Therapy Directory
South Asian Therapists Directory

Specialized Mental Health Support

Some challenges require targeted guidance or specialized care. This collection of resources connects you with services for developmental differences, substance use support, and other specific mental health needs, ensuring you can access the help best suited to your situation.

Live Another Day Directory
Embrace Autism
National Alliance on Mental Illness Helpline
Detox Local Directory

Survivor & Reproductive Health Resources

Healing and empowerment are possible, especially for survivors of violence and those seeking reproductive health guidance. These organizations provide advocacy, education, and supportive networks to help you navigate complex personal experiences with safety and dignity.

Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program (SOAP)
NASW Ohio Reproductive Justice Guidelines

Recommended Readings

Knowledge is a powerful tool for growth and healing. These books offer insights into trauma, mental health, and wellness, helping you better understand yourself, your experiences, and practical strategies for building resilience and wellbeing.

The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
The Grief Recovery Handbook by John W. James and Russell Friedman
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay Gibson
The Wisdom of Your Body by Hillary L. McBride, PhD
Nutrition Essentials for Mental Health by Dr. Leslie Korn
It Didn’t Start With You by Mark Wolynn
The Myth of Normal by Gabor Maté
Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving by Pete Walker
What Happened to You? by Bruce D. Perry and Oprah Winfrey

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