Resources
Mental health doesn’t pick and chose; it affects everyone in very different ways from one another. With this growing problem, many don't have access to the resources needed when they are struggling. At Guardians MH, we have compiled a list of resources consisting of crisis contacts, organizations, non-profits, groups and state/federal agencies to make things as easy as possible. We also recommend using our RTS Library, a library of vetted resources by our clinical team, to make searching for the help you need more accessible.
Real Time Support Bot & Library
The RTS Bot, provides 24/7 on-demand mental health/crisis resources. It has a library of 268+ resources available to individuals when they need it most, and can be accessed via Twitch. Discord, the Guardians MH App and a mobile friendly website.
If you would like to make the bot available to users on your Twitch channel or Discord server or access resources on mobile, please visit our dedicated RTS Bot website.
Self Care Plan
by Dr. Williams, Psy.D
“Self-care can mean a variety of things to different people, thus needing a personalized plan. However, there are a series of key aspects we can all utilize”.
Practical Grounding
Written by : Dr. Williams, Psy.D
Illustrated by: Alan Coddens
A grounding exercise is a great tool to help you deal with sudden intrusive memories and dissociation from past traumatic events. It is also a great tool to help anyone when they are having considerable amounts of stress and anxiety.
Crisis resources
if you are in crisis contact one of the resources below. If you or others are in imminent danger, call 911 immediately.
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We can all help prevent suicide. The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
Call or Text 988
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Crisis Text Line serves anyone, in any type of crisis, providing access to free, 24/7 support and information via a medium people already use and trust: text.
USA : text 741-741
Canada : text 686-868
UK: text 85258
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211 is the most comprehensive source of locally curated social services information in the U.S. and Most of Canada.
Call, text, or chat with your local 211 to speak with a community resources specialist in your are who will help you find services and resources that are available to you.
Crisis & Suicide resources cont.
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988
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1-800-799-4TTY
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1-877-455-0628
LGBTQ resources
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GLAAD rewrites the script for LGBTQ acceptance. As a dynamic media force, GLAAD tackles tough issues to shape the narrative and provoke dialogue that leads to cultural change. GLAAD protects all that has been accomplished and creates a world where everyone can live the life they love.
Below is a quick link to the GLAAD resources page.
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The Trevor Project is the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) young people.
Below is a quick link to The Trevor Project resources page
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CenterLink was founded in 1994 as a member-based coalition to support the development of strong, sustainable, LGBTQ community centers. A fundamental goal of CenterLink’s work is to strengthen, support, and connect LGBTQ community centers, and to help build the capacity of these centers to address the social, cultural, health, and political advocacy needs of LGBTQ community members across the country. CenterLink plays a vital role in addressing the challenges centers face by helping them to improve their organizational and service delivery capacity, access public resources, and engage their regional communities in grassroots social justice movements.
Below you will find a locator for a LGBT Center nearest you.
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877-565-8860 / Canada 877-300-6366
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1-888-843-4564
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1 (800) 604 5841
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212-714-1141
Abuse resources
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1(800)656-4673
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1 (800) 799 –7233
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1-800-656-4673
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1 (800) 662 –4357
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1-800-422-4453
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Substance Abuse
Harassment
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text INFO or SUPPORT to 23368
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855-897-5910
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Call or text 988