Resources
If you are having a medical or mental health emergency please call 911 or proceed to your nearest emergency room. The following links are provided as an additional resource for you and your loved ones.
Crisis Text Line – FREE, 24/7 Crisis Counseling
www.crisistextline.org
Text HOME To 741741
Veteran Crisis Line
www.veteranscrisisline.net
1-800-273-8255 or you can text us at 838255
Child Abuse
Department of Children and Family Services
1-800-25-ABUSE (252-2873)
Domestic Violence
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233
Human Trafficking
National Human Trafficking Hotline
1-888-373-7888
National Suicide Prevention
Suicide Hotline
1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)
Sexual Assault
National Sexual Assault Hotline
1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
Another great resource or guide to have in hand is the book below written by a fellow colleague:
Distress Tolerance & Mindfulness Tools:
A Brief Guide to Stay Present and Grounded
By: Pamela Fullerton
We are not born with coping or mindfulness skills. Instead, we learn them over time. These skills are essential during all stages of our life. They offer many benefits including to help us get through difficult situations, to stay focused and enjoy being present in the moment, and so much more. This book will discuss practical information about mental health awareness and provide strategies and skills to improve distress tolerance and mindfulness.